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Landscape Design and Installation in St. Charles County, MO

St. Charles County encompasses diverse communities from historic St. Charles to rapidly growing Wentzville, each with unique landscape opportunities. Properties throughout the county often lack the professional design and plantings needed to showcase homes and create truly functional outdoor environments. Done Right Landscapes brings landscape design and installation expertise to St. Charles County homeowners, creating landscapes that thrive in Missouri’s challenging climate.

Design That Reflects Your Vision

Understanding Your Outdoor Priorities

St. Charles County homeowners have varied landscape goals. Some want low-maintenance gardens that provide curb appeal without consuming free time. Others envision outdoor entertaining spaces surrounded by lush plantings. We begin every project by learning what matters most to you and how your family uses outdoor areas.

Evaluating Your Property’s Characteristics

County properties range from flat suburban lots to rolling terrain with significant elevation changes. Soil conditions vary from heavy clay to rocky substrate depending on location. Established neighborhoods feature mature trees creating shade challenges, while newer developments often deal with compacted soil from construction.

We assess drainage patterns, sun exposure throughout the day, existing vegetation, and soil composition. This analysis determines which plants will establish successfully and in optimal positioning across your property.

Getting Installation Right From the Start

The difference between landscapes that flourish and those that struggle comes down to installation quality. Our approach focuses on creating the right conditions before any plants go in the ground.

Preparing Your Site Properly

St. Charles County’s clay-heavy soil needs improvement to support healthy root systems. We work organic materials into planting areas to open up dense soil structure and improve water movement. This preparation gives the roots room to expand and access nutrients.

Bed preparation includes installing edging to create definition and prevent turf from creeping into planted areas. We apply mulch at depths that protect plants without creating problems. Too little mulch fails to conserve moisture. Too much can hold excess water against plant crowns, causing rot.

Following Proven Planting Methods

Each plant we install receives the attention it needs for successful establishment. Holes receive sizing based on root ball dimensions rather than arbitrary measurements. Before planting, we examine roots and remove any that circle the ball, as these can eventually strangle plants as they grow.

Planting depth matters more than most homeowners realize. We position plants so structural roots sit at grade level rather than buried beneath soil or mulch. Backfill technique eliminates gaps around roots while avoiding compaction that restricts growth. The final step involves thorough watering that reaches the entire root zone rather than just wetting the surface.

Purpose-Driven Garden Spaces in St. Charles County, MO

Native Plant Gardens

Native species support local ecosystems while requiring less maintenance than traditional landscapes. Plants such as butterfly weed, purple coneflower, and bee balm attract pollinators and beneficial insects and thrive on natural rainfall once established.

Culinary and Kitchen Gardens

Herb gardens near kitchen doors provide fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, and cilantro for cooking. Vegetable beds allow families to grow tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens just steps from home. These productive spaces combine functionality with attractive design.

Stormwater Management

Rain gardens capture runoff in planted depressions that filter water naturally. These features solve drainage problems while creating habitat and adding beauty to areas that might otherwise remain problematic after storms.

Trusted Throughout St. Charles County

Nearly two decades of serving the area have given us a comprehensive understanding of what creates successful landscapes. We combine plant expertise, design skill, and proper installation techniques on every project. Inc. 5000 recognition reflects growth built on consistently delivering quality work.

Ready to transform your St. Charles County property? Contact Done Right Landscapes to schedule a consultation with our landscape design team.

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