Frequently Asked Questions
How can A&L Landscaping help with plant heat stress in my Montclair yard?
We tackle heat stress with a multi-pronged approach. First, our irrigation repair and maintenance services ensure your system delivers water efficiently and deeply to roots. Second, our expert shrub and tree care, including proper pruning, helps plants retain moisture. Finally, through thoughtful landscape design and installation, we can incorporate shade structures and select drought-tolerant native plants that are naturally more resilient to our local climate.
What landscaping solutions do you offer for poor drainage in Montclair homes?
Poor drainage can lead to root rot and erosion. Our landscape construction and installation team specializes in correcting drainage issues. We can regrade areas, install French drains or dry creek beds, and use permeable materials in hardscaping to redirect water flow. As part of our greenscape construction, we also plant water-loving species in strategic basins to manage runoff naturally and protect your property's foundation and plant health.
Can you help save my shrubs that are struggling with disease or pests?
Absolutely. Our shrub care services include specific disease and insect management. We first diagnose the issue—common in stressed plants from heat or water problems—and then apply targeted, environmentally responsible treatments. Often, improving overall plant health through proper pruning, transplanting to a better location, or enhancing soil conditions as part of our landscape maintenance plan is the best long-term solution for recovery and prevention.
Key Services
- Landscape construction or installation
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Tree pruning or trimming
- Shrub transplanting
- Greenscape design
- Shrub removal
Business Overview
A&L Landscaping is a Montclair-based, full-service landscaping company dedicated to enhancing and protecting your outdoor space. We understand the common local challenges of plant heat stress and poor landscape drainage, which can damage your investment and curb appeal. Our team addresses these issues head-on with expert irrigation repair to ensure efficient watering during dry spells, strategic landscape construction to improve soil drainage, and tailored shrub and tree care to build plant resilience. From initial design and installation to ongoing maintenance and disease management, we provide comprehensive solutions to create a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable landscape that thrives in the Montclair climate.



















