Morris County & Nearby New Jersey Counties
Landscape Design
We design the yard with you, then our own crew builds it: planting beds, shrubs, trees and the finishing work that ties a property together. For homes and businesses, April through October.
Design and install, one crew
We walk the property with you, talk through how you use the yard and what you want it to look like, and lay out a plan. Then the same company does the work. You don't have to hand a drawing to a second contractor and hope it comes out right.
Homes and business grounds
We design front yards, back yards and side yards for homeowners, and entrances, beds and grounds for businesses. The goal is the same either way: a property that looks finished and is easy to keep up.
Real projects, not one shrub
Our landscape design work is for projects, like a new front bed, a redone back yard or a business entrance. If you only need one or two shrubs swapped out, call us and we will tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
Plants that belong in New Jersey
In January 2026 New Jersey passed the Invasive Species Management Act. Starting January 1, 2030, plants on the state's list, including Japanese barberry, burning bush, Norway maple, Callery pear, English ivy and European privet, can't be sold without a state permit. We keep them out of new designs.
Finished with mulch, edges and trimmed shrubs
A new design looks best with clean bed edges, fresh mulch and shaped shrubs. We do all three, so the job is finished the day we leave. You can also book these on their own. See Mulching for bed mulching with weeding and edging.
Old trees and stumps out first
We are a tree company too, so an old tree, an overgrown shrub row or a stump in the way of the new design can come out first. You don't need to hire a second company before the project starts.
What's included
- A walk of the property and a talk about what you want
- A planting and bed layout
- Installation by our own crew
- Bed preparation and edging
- Mulch, supplied by us
- Shrub and hedge shaping
- Cleanup and haul-away of debris
- Work from April through October
Ask us to list exactly what your design includes when you get your estimate.
Why Tico's
What you get with us
Design and build together
The people who plan the yard are the people who do the work, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the planting.
Homes and businesses
Residential yards and commercial grounds, in every county we serve.
April through October
We do landscape design work during the growing season, when plants can settle in.
Family-owned since 2003
Tico's started as a lawn care company in Morris County in 2003. Yards are where we began.
In New Jersey
Before we dig in New Jersey
Call 811 first
New Jersey requires a call to New Jersey One Call, at 811, at least three full business days before digging, so buried gas, electric and water lines can be marked. That covers planting trees and shrubs. We make sure lines are marked before the shovels come out.
Invasive plants on the way out
New Jersey's Invasive Species Management Act, passed January 8, 2026, bans propagating listed invasive plants from January 1, 2027 and selling them from January 1, 2030, according to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. If your yard already has burning bush or barberry, we can work replacements into the design.
How it works
A simple process
Tell us what you want
Call or use the short form, and describe the yard or grounds.
We walk the property
We look at sun, slope and how you use the space, and talk through ideas.
You get the plan and price
You see the layout and one price before any work starts.
We build it
Our crew plants, edges, mulches and cleans up.
More help
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Service areas
Counties we serve
Towns
Towns we serve
Serving Morris, Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Somerset and Middlesex counties, plus Springfield in Union County, New Jersey.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- Do you only design, or do you also do the work?
- Both. We design the landscape with you and our own crew installs it, so it is one company from start to finish.
- When do you do landscape design work?
- April through October, during the growing season. Call in late winter or early spring to get on the schedule.
- Is there a minimum job size?
- There is no set minimum, but landscape design is for real projects, like a new bed, a redone yard or a business entrance. Swapping one or two shrubs usually isn't a fit. Call and describe the job, and we will tell you honestly.
- Do you work on business properties?
- Yes. We design and install landscaping for homes and businesses in every county we serve.
- Will you plant burning bush or Japanese barberry?
- No. Both are on New Jersey's invasive plant list, and from January 1, 2030 they can't be sold in the state without a permit. We choose plants that won't spread into nearby woods.
- Do you supply the mulch and plants?
- We supply the mulch. Ask us at your estimate how plants are priced for your design.
- Can you remove old shrubs, trees and stumps before the new design?
- Yes. We take out what is in the way, including trees and stumps, then build the new design.
What customers say
What customers say about their yards
5.0 — 39 reviews
“Absolutely thrilled with the work from Howard and his crew! They transformed my yard into a stunning oasis with meticulous attention to detail. Professional, punctual, and super easy to work with. My lawn has never looked better, and I’ve gotten tons of compliments from neighbors. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space!”
“We’ve been working with Tico’s Landscaping for years, and they always do an excellent job. Oscar even went above and beyond when he noticed a gas smell in our backyard, it turned out to be a real leak that was fixed in time thanks to his attentiveness. We truly appreciate their professionalism and care, and we highly recommend Tico’s for all your gardening and landscaping needs.”
“Great service, great guys did everything as planned and even accommodated some last minute request. Restyled the house look for the better :)”
“I hired Tico landscaping this year for my lawn. They were consistently dedicated to doing a great job. They were also very prompt and efficient. I am completely satisfied and would highly recommend them to anyone.”
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