Garden Planning & Plant Selection

Ground Preparation

Preparing the earth with precision for resilient, expressive landscapes

Ground preparation forms the backbone of successful garden installations—setting the stage for healthy root systems, seamless plant integration, and aesthetic clarity. At Sow to Glow, we tailor this phase to site conditions and project goals, ensuring soil performance matches design intent.

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Service Features

  • Soil Testing & Analysis: Evaluating pH, texture, and nutrient balance to match plant needs

  • Tilling & Aeration: Loosening compacted soil and enhancing air and water penetration

  • Amendment Blending: Incorporating compost, sand, or organic matter to optimize fertility and structure

  • Grading & Drainage Planning: Shaping ground contours for water flow, erosion control, and irrigation alignment

  • Weed & Debris Clearance: Removing surface obstructions and organic buildup for clean planting zones

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Ground Leveling

Creating uniform ground surfaces for design clarity and structural readiness

Leveling ensures that garden zones, planting beds, and turf layouts begin on a stable and well-proportioned foundation. Whether prepping new installations or correcting existing gradients, this step supports aesthetic symmetry, water flow optimization, and spatial usability across all site types.

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Benefits

  • Enhances soil absorption and reduces erosion risk

  • Prepares optimal conditions for turf laying, planting, and structural installations

  • Reinforces Sow to Glow’s landscape rhythm—functional, flowing, and flawlessly proportioned

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What We Do

  • Grade Correction: Adjusting surface elevations to support drainage and landscape balance

  • Surface Smoothing: Raking, compacting, and filling to eliminate dips, ridges, and uneven textures

  • Site Mapping: Leveling aligned with planting zones, hardscape boundaries, and irrigation plans

  • Functional Integration: Supports walkways, turf transitions, and patio base preparation

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Establishing green surfaces with tailored turf solutions and root-friendly installation

Grass and lawn planting brings order, vibrance, and texture to outdoor spaces. Whether revitalizing sparse areas or designing new lawns from scratch, this service focuses on selecting appropriate turf types, preparing ground conditions, and installing with attention to irrigation, slope, and usage needs.

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Raised Fire Pit

A raised fire pit sits atop the ground level, often designed as a freestanding feature or built into a platform or pedestal.

Key traits:

  • Offers greater visual prominence—perfect for focal points and branding emphasis

  • Easier to install and relocate or modify compared to sunken versions

  • Can be designed as a bowl, table-style, or enclosed structure using stone, metal, or concrete

  • Enhances safety in spaces with high water tables or uneven terrain

  • Ideal for pairing with built-in seating, planters, or lighting elements

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Flower Selection and Planting

Curating resilient greenery and floral accents through purposeful placement

This service focuses on crafting vibrant plant compositions that suit environmental conditions, aesthetic goals, and spatial layouts. From flowering species and textural foliage to architectural shrubs, Sow to Glow selects plant varieties for their performance, visual impact, and role within the overall garden rhythm.

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Service Features

  • Plant Selection: Annuals, perennials, shrubs, and accent species chosen for sunlight exposure, soil compatibility, and seasonal flow

  • Color & Form Planning: Layering of heights, textures, and hues to reinforce spatial depth and design continuity

  • Arrangement & Spacing: Strategic placement for airflow, root health, and long-term landscape balance

  • Soil & Mulch Prep: Light cultivation, compost blending, and top dressing to boost root establishment

  • Purposeful Planting: Inclusion of pollinator-friendly, edible, or thematic plants to enhance ecological and brand storytelling

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