Planting Bed Design & Installation Services in Erie, PA
Stubenhofer Landscaping brings decades of hands-on experience to planting bed design and installation throughout Erie, PA. Our team takes pride in crafting beautiful, functional outdoor spaces that complement both the natural environment and your home’s unique character. With deep knowledge of local soil conditions, native plant species, proper water management, and sun exposure throughout the seasons, we ensure every planting bed is tailored for long-term success and curb appeal.
A well-designed planting bed is more than just a place to grow flowers and shrubs, it’s a strategic landscape feature that balances aesthetics, function, and ease of maintenance. At Stubenhofer Landscaping, we select plants not just for immediate visual impact, but for how they will mature over time and elevate the appearance of your home or business. Our choices ensure they grow in harmony with their surroundings, avoiding issues like overgrown pathways, obstructed windows, or unmanageable upkeep.
We understand that attention to detail is critical, which is why we take the time to design every planting bed with your vision and lifestyle in mind. Whether you're looking to frame your home with color, create privacy with greenery, or simply boost your property’s value, our custom planting beds are built to deliver lasting beauty. For a truly cohesive landscape, Stubenhofer can also integrate your planting beds with other features such as natural stone or timber retaining walls, walkways, decks, fencing, and outdoor lighting. The result is a seamless outdoor environment that enhances both everyday living and the overall value of your home.
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All of the existing plants in the foundation beds around the house were removed. Timber edging, timber retaining walls and fieldstone retaining walls were also removed. The timber and fieldstone retaining walls were replaced with Versa-Lok retaining walls. New planting beds were designed, installed and planted. Some of the larger removed fieldstones were incorporated in the new planting.
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All of the existing plants in the foundation beds around the house were removed. Timber edging, timber retaining walls and fieldstone retaining walls were also removed. The timber and fieldstone retaining walls were replaced with Versa-Lok retaining walls. New planting beds were designed, installed and planted. Some of the larger removed fieldstones were incorporated in the new planting.
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This homeowner had an area at the back of their property that was very difficult to maintain. The solution to the problem was to install oversized stone on the sloped areas, a bark bed with plants on the flat area and timber steps in the lower slope.
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This homeowner had an area at the back of their property that was very difficult to maintain. The solution to the problem was to install oversized stone on the sloped areas, a bark bed with plants on the flat area and timber steps in the lower slope.
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A ground cover bed at a commercial property was removed, regraded and turned into a low maintenance decorative gravel bed with a low hedge along the street sidewalk. The existing shrubs were pruned and shaped.
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Ground cover (English Ivy) , brush removal and replanting. We also installed oversized stone to help with drainage at the base of slope.
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Planting Bed Design
The following five photographs show our planting bed designs at one of Erie's most popular tourist attractions.
Brick Walks and Patio
Treated timber planter and a new lawn by the hydroseeding process.
Terraced Versa-Loc Retaining Walls
Installed with an oriental style planting and a water feature.
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Existing plants were removed and new plants with more color were planted.
New Commercial Landscape Design...
incorporating a nautical theme. The design includes ornamental grasses, gravel mulch and a decking board entrance walk.
Brick Walks and Patio
This lake front landscape design incorporated paving brick walks and a patio, a water garden and extensive trenching for drain pipes and underground electric lines and a hydroseeded lawn.
Brick Patio and Deck
A private paving brick patio and deck were constructed around the side and back of the house. The deck and patio have five entrance areas. Catch basins were incorporated in the paving brick patio. A waterfall was constructed by the patio area. The waterfall is shown in the water gardens section.
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Redesigned planting bed utilizing new and existing plants with landscaping modifications.
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Redesigned backyard and deck project included extensive drainage work in addition to the visible changes. Many of the perrenials were split and transplanted from beds on the site.
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The existing planting included numerous low perennials that were difficult to maintain and the back yard retained moisture and was difficult to mow in the spring. The design included larger screening plants to provide more privacy on the rear deck and stone mulched areas to eliminate mowing,
