Residential Landscaping in the Upstate

From design to installation, Shade Tree Landscaping builds outdoor spaces that hold up — with grading and drainage done right the first time.

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Why Choose Us

Grading Done Right

Our grading is designed to move water away from your home, preventing the pooling and foundation issues that come from a rushed job.

10+ Years of Local Experience

We've worked properties throughout and know how the soil, slope, and seasons here behave.

Residential & Commercial Capability

From single-family yards to custom home builder partnerships and commercial properties, we scale to the job.

Residential Landscaping Built for How Water (and Life) Actually Moves

A beautiful yard is only half the job. If the grading underneath it is off, you’ll be dealing with soggy lawns, foundation damage, and standing water against your house within a year or two. Shade Tree Landscaping has spent over 10 years designing and installing full-property landscapes across Greer, Greenville, Simpsonville, and the surrounding Upstate — and every project starts with getting the ground right before anything gets planted.

 

Whether you’re landscaping a brand-new build, refreshing an established property, or planning a complete yard overhaul, we combine proper grading, healthy soil, and thoughtful design so your landscape looks good and performs well for years, not just for one season.

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What’s Included

Full-Property Landscape Design & Installation

Complete yard transformations planned around your property's layout, sun exposure, and drainage needs.

Grading & Drainage Correction

Precision grading so water flows away from your home instead of pooling against it.

Ongoing Maintenance

Once your landscape is installed, we offer maintenance plans to keep it healthy and looking its best year-round.

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Our Process

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01

On-Site Visit & Assessment

We walk the property in person to evaluate grading, soil, drainage, and design opportunities before recommending anything.

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Custom Quote

You’ll receive a clear, itemized quote based on exactly what your property needs.

03

Installation

Our crew handles grading, soil prep, planting, sod, and mulching with the same attention to detail on every job.

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Optional Ongoing Maintenance

Once your landscape is installed, we offer maintenance plans to keep it healthy and looking its best year-round.

Why Professional Landscaping Matters

Landscaping isn’t just about how your yard looks from the street — it’s one of the biggest factors in protecting your home’s foundation, your lawn’s long-term health, and your property value. Poor grading sends water straight toward your foundation, where it can cause cracking, basement moisture, and costly repairs down the road. Compacted, unmodified soil struggles to support healthy grass or plantings no matter how much you water or fertilize it.

Ready for a Landscape That's Built to Last?