When you move into a newly built home, the yard often feels empty, flat, and unfinished. Construction equipment compacts the soil, builders leave minimal landscaping, and the property lacks the mature plantings that make a house feel like a home. That's why professional tree and shrub installation is one of the most important steps in transforming new construction into a polished, inviting, and functional landscape.
Trees and shrubs don’t just add beauty—they provide shade, privacy, soil stability, curb appeal, and long-term value. The earlier they’re installed, the sooner they grow, establish, and enhance your property. Driftwood Landscape specializes in designing and installing plantings that complement your home’s architecture while laying the foundation for a healthy, thriving yard.
In this blog, we’ll explore why planting early matters, which shrubs and trees are best for Michigan, and how thoughtful placement elevates your entire property.
Hardscaping is important, but plantings are what truly bring a landscape to life.
New homes often lack character because:
Trees and shrubs frame the home, soften harsh lines, and create a welcoming first impression.
Trees and shrubs take time to establish strong root systems. Planting early means:
The first year after installation is crucial.
Strategically placed trees:
A single shade tree can dramatically improve outdoor living.
Shrubs are the backbone of front yard design. They:
Without shrubs, a landscape feels incomplete.
Construction heavily compacts soil. Trees and shrubs help:
They bring life back to damaged soil.
Many new developments lack mature landscaping. Well-placed shrubs and trees can:
Privacy grows naturally over time.
Driftwood Landscape installs hardy, proven plants that thrive in Michigan’s climate.
Fast-growing and great for shade.
Beautiful spring blooms and smooth form.
Elegant, textured bark perfect for modern homes.
Evergreen structure for privacy and winter interest.
Stunning spring flowers and compact size.
Perfect for neat, clean foundation lines.
Large blooms for summer curb appeal.
Low-maintenance with seasonal color.
Provides vertical height and privacy.
Adds dramatic foliage contrast.
Great four-season interest.
These selections offer structure, color, and long-term reliability.
Planting isn’t just about choosing plants—it’s about strategic placement.
Install shrubs that complement:
No two homes are the same—each design is custom.
Strategic placement helps:
Placement matters as much as plant choice.
New construction soil is often:
Driftwood improves soil with:
This ensures healthy root development.
Defined landscape beds:
Curved beds often soften the home’s appearance.
Your landscape matures year after year—starting sooner accelerates the process.
Planting in the first year allows trees and shrubs to:
Delaying planting slows down your landscape’s growth timeline by years.
Avoid these pitfalls:
Driftwood provides expert guidance so your landscape flourishes long-term.
Driftwood Landscape installs premium trees and shrubs that bring life, beauty, and structure to new homes.
