Grant and Power Landscaping

Home Improvement Professionals , Landscape Contractors
16 Reviews
Review me
Grant and Power Landscaping
16 Reviews

Wheaton Residence

After this Wheaton homeowner had their entire landscape installed, it was clear that a professional maintenance service would be needed to keep it looking great. The homeowner wanted their landscape to be maintained neat and tidy, without shearing all the shrubs. Educating the customer on proper pruning and maintenance techniques has been the key to keeping the property looking spectacular while still satisfying the homeowner. As a home in an older neighborhood with many mature trees located around it, it is time consuming in the early summer months to keep up with all the maple seedlings that pop up in beds. Also, taking the time to treat each individual plant with the proper care is important. Plants need pruning and deadheading at different times of the year in order to perform at their best. The homeowner takes great pride in the property as does the crew that maintains it. It can now be seen as a beautifully maintained, not just installed landscape.

Winner of the 2013 ILCA Gold Award and 2012 PLANET Grand Award
Country: United States
An overall natural appearance was the desired look of the property by the homeowner. Maintenance on the property is done keeping this in mind; natural but neat and tidy.
Wheaton Residence
In a garden this expansive and diverse there are a variety of plants that require different pruning and maintenance techniques. Our experienced crew is always willing to rise to the challenge and takes great pride in the outcome.
Wheaton Residence
The walkways are maintained to be attractive and weed free. Keeping perennials trimmed allows the plants to soften the edge of the walk but not overtake the walking space.
Wheaton Residence
A sharp spade edge delineates the planting beds from the lawn providing a crisp finished look. New mulch is added at the start of the season to keep beds looking fresh.
Wheaton Residence
A variety of perennials along the public walk need dead heading and pruning at different times. This promotes continuous blooming and constant color while keeping plants from encroaching on the walk.
Wheaton Residence
In a small yard layering is important to help beds feel larger. Here limbing up the small ornamental trees behind the fireplace helps create layers in a narrow bed while still maintaining a natural screen.
Wheaton Residence
Groundcover is routinely trimmed back away from the natural stone steppers to keep pathways open for the homeowners and their two small dogs.
Wheaton Residence
These chokeberry have been pruned to be more visually appealing than their native form. In general pruning on this property is thought of as gentle trimming, not shearing, to keep with the desired natural look.
Wheaton Residence
Weeding this property is a challenge. With many mature trees, seedlings can be found in all beds. Pulling them by hand in the summer is a large task for the crew. This large patch of groundcover is especially prone to seedlings and weeds.
Wheaton Residence
As the landscape matures, plants need to be relocated and replaced in order to keep the original vision in mind and accommodate the always evolving space. As a full service company we are happy to add plants and help to redesign areas.
Wheaton Residence
Low voltage lighting plays a major role in this landscape. Path lights, well and down lights are maintained and focused regularly. Here the path lights help define the entry, warmly welcoming family and friends.
Wheaton Residence II
An expansive front lawn is balanced with structured beds and plantings.
Wheaton Residence II
The natural stone walkways are kept weed free using polymeric sand. The eye is continually being lead to the back through inviting plant selection and repetition. Paths are kept clean using leaf blowers and hand pruning as necessary.
Wheaton Residence II
The lawn space in back seamlessly blends into surrounding landscapes. Seasonal color is emphasized throughout the borders by massing various perennials and shrubs. The crew must be well versed in the care of many different plant species.
Wheaton Residence II
A small vignette offers a space to sit and enjoy the gardens from a different perspective. This area is kept natural but functional through extra attention to weeding and pruning around the flagstone steppers.
Wheaton Residence II
The water feature near the patio ushers in calm, while the lighting adds beauty and function. The feature and its lights are maintained and cleaned frequently. A variety of light types is used to create a usable space any time of night. The once neglected feature now adds significantly to the...
Wheaton Residence II
Curves rule the rolling landscape in the back yard. Edges are spaded, beds hand weeded, and plants pruned or deadheaded on a regular basis throughout the season.
Wheaton Residence II
Lighting is utilized throughout the rear landscape accenting larger structural trees, enhancing the warmth of the surroundings and adding an element of security.
Wheaton Residence II
In the back landscape, turf is cross mowed and collected weekly in order to create a clean, expansive and usable lawn space. All turf spaces are fertilized four times annually and monitored regularly for signs of stress or weed infestation.
Wheaton Residence II
A variety of plants and textures are chosen for interest while keeping with the limited color palette desired by the client. A plants’ ability to thrive under large established trees is crucial, and extra care is needed to keep young seedlings at bay.
Wheaton Residence II
A variety of plants and textures are chosen for interest while keeping with the limited color palette desired by the client. A plants’ ability to thrive under large established trees is crucial, and extra care is needed to keep young seedlings at bay.
Wheaton Residence II