Stephen Hanlon Landscaping - Cape Elizabeth's Best Landscaping

Our design process starts with a thorough site analysis to identify low spots, soil composition, and water flow patterns specific to your property. We then create a custom grading plan as part of the overall design to direct water away from your home's foundation and prevent the pooling that damages lawns. This proactive approach in the design phase is key to solving poor grading before installation begins.

Absolutely. We design with the complete system in mind. For irrigation, this means planning for properly zoned systems with modern, reliable controllers and weather sensors. We strategically place components for easy access and maintenance. This integrated design approach helps prevent the common timer and system failures that leave Cape Elizabeth lawns under or over-watered.

We focus on three key local factors: our coastal soil conditions, which influence drainage and plant health; seasonal wind and salt exposure; and our specific frost cycle. Our designs use appropriate native and hardy plant materials, specify proper soil amendments, and include grading for salt-tolerant hardscapes. Considering these elements from the start creates a landscape built to thrive in our local environment for years to come.