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...having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art
anyone could ever want.

Andy Warhol

Property owners who care about making land improvements that are real, effective, and lasting are who we serve.

We're inspired by the wonder and possibilities of plants, landscape architecture, and nature! It is our hope that through our ability to educate, guide your landscape decisions, and provide high quality installations, we inspire our clients to enjoy and appreciate all that their properties have to offer.

 

Our Clients

Do you want to improve your land and property, but aren't sure where to start?

 

Are you having trouble finding a qualified landscape contractor

to address your property needs?

Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexities of your landscape

and its components, systems, materials, etc.?

The Grade Outdoors is here for you.

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Homeowners

Homeowners are interested in learning all that they can about their property so that they can make informed decisions about the landscapes they want to create and proactively address issues that could damage their property or home. They are passionate about their properties and know that the more knowledge they have about their land, the better they can preserve and enhance landscape value and enjoy their properties for years to come. 

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Sellers

Home sellers want to be prepared to sell their property.  They want to know the aspects of their property that make theirs unique as well as the potential issues that need to be addressed before going on the market. Sellers understand that proper landscape staging leads to faster and higher offers.

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Prospective Buyers

Prospective buyers want to understand the entire package that comes with buying a home- not just the dwelling itself. These buyers want to come to the table armed with as much knowledge as they can about the property they are buying to negotiate the best and fairest price. They want to understand if any deficiencies exist, the right people to call to correct them, and the responsibilities of taking ownership.

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Commercial Owners

Commercial property owners have a vested interest in keeping their grounds healthy, safe, and functional. Cost savings, public image, tenant and employee morale, and rents are all improved through outdoor enhancements and proper maintenance.  Our services help steer commercial owners toward landscape success.

Is this you?​

  • I'm interested in knowing all about the exterior / grounds of a property before I purchase

  • DIYer ready to tackle a project, but want some professional guidance

  • Unsure about the right course of action based on different or contradictory landscape job proposals

  • Looking for design help, but don't have the budget or need for an architectural landscape plan

  • Trying to reduce chemical usage, but not sure what strategies to substitute

  • No one can seem to fix my landscape problem, not sure who can

  • There's too much to think about! I wish we had a better landscape maintenance plan or checklist 

Service Areas

We are based in Morris County, New Jersey and are centrally located to many towns throughout the counties of Morris, Somerset, Union, and Essex.

We also serve the greater NJ area as needs arise.

Below is a list of some of the towns where you'll find us.

Morris County

Boonton
Butler

Chatham

Chester

Convent Station
Denville

East Hanover
Florham Park

Hanover
Harding

Jefferson
Kinnelon

Lincoln Park
Long Hill Twp

Madison
Mendham

Mine Hill

Montville
Morris Plains
Morristown

Mount Arlington
Mount Olive

Mountain Lakes
Parsippany

Randolph
Riverdale

Rockaway

Roxbury
Victory Gardens

Washington Twp
Wharton

Whippany

Essex County

Belleville
Bloomfield
Caldwell
Cedar Grove
East Orange
Essex Fells
Fairfield
Glen Ridge
Irvington
Livingston
Maplewood
Millburn
Montclair
Newark
Nutley
Orange
Roseland
Short Hills
South Orange
Verona
West Orange

Union County

Berkeley Heights
Clark
Cranford
Elizabeth
Fanwood
Garwood
Hillside
Kenilworth
Linden
Mountainside
New Providence
Plainfield
Rahway
Roselle
Roselle Park
Scotch Plains
Springfield
Summit
Union Twp.
Westfield
Winfield

Somerset
County

Belle Mead
Bernardsville
Blackwells Mills
Blawenburg
Bound Brook
Bradley Gardens
Clyde
East Franklin
East Millstone
East Rocky Hill
Far Hills
Finderne
Franklin Center
Franklin Park
Green Knoll
Griggstown
Harlingen
Kingston
Manville
Martinsville
Middlebush
Millstone
North Plainfield
Peapack and Gladstone
Pleasant Plains
Raritan
Rocky Hill
Six Mile Run
Skillman
Somerset
Somerville
South Bound Brook
Ten Mile Run
Voorhees
Watchung
Weston
Zarephath

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Consulting Services

Identify, evaluate, and report. Everything we do is rooted in a careful examination of your grounds and its components. Inspections, site anaylsis, diagnostics, and more.

Landscape Design

Need help with an overall vision? We put it all together with careful site considerations, understanding owner preferences and intended use, and artful creativity.

Property Services

We offer landscape services that are hard to find or the kinds of things your typical landscaper doesn't handle.  Hand pruning, detail-oriented projects, property staging, and more!

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