- 15 B Mill Pond Rd, Conway, AR 72034
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- Family & Woman-Owned
Softscape & Planting
Planting Beds · Shrubs & Trees · Sod · Mulch & Edging
Softscape is the living part of your landscape: the plants, trees, sod, mulch and soil. Olive Branch Landscape Management installs softscape for homes and businesses in Conway, Faulkner County and the Little Rock metro, including Greenbrier, Vilonia, Mayflower, Maumelle and Sherwood. In Faulkner County and across Central Arkansas, most plants that die in the first year die from heavy clay, poor drainage or the wrong plant in the wrong spot. We amend the soil, build beds that drain and pick plants for each spot’s sun and shade, then install them as part of your landscape design or on their own. Call (501) 513-7573 for a free estimate.
Here’s what we do on every bed so your plants make it through their first summer and keep growing.
We clear weeds and old roots, loosen the clay and mix in compost so roots can spread and water can soak in.
Beds are crowned or raised slightly so water runs off instead of sitting around the roots after a storm.
We match every plant to its sun, shade and mature size so nothing gets scorched, drowned or outgrows the window.
We finish with 2 to 3 inches of mulch, clean steel or stone edging and a watering plan or drip line for the first season.
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Softscape is everything living or loose in the yard: plants, trees, sod, soil and mulch. Hardscape is the built part: patios, walls, walkways and edging. The best landscapes balance both. Hardscape gives the yard structure and usable space, and softscape gives it color, shade, privacy and life. Because we install both, the plants, beds and patio are planned to work together.
Fall, from October through early December, is the best time to plant trees and shrubs here. The soil is still warm, so roots grow all winter before summer heat. Spring is best for perennials, annual color and warm season sod like Bermuda and Zoysia. We can install year-round and adjust watering to the season.
Foundation beds, island beds and borders built, amended and planted.
Evergreens, flowering shrubs, ornamental and shade trees planted at the right depth.
Bermuda and Zoysia sod laid on graded, prepared soil for new and existing lawns.
Fresh mulch or pine straw installs and seasonal refreshes.
Steel, stone and brick edging that keeps beds and lawn separated.
Pulling out overgrown or dead plants and replanting with a plan.
These are typical installed ranges for softscape work in Central Arkansas.
| Project | Typical installed cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| New planting bed (prep, plants, mulch) | $10 to $25 per sq ft | Plant size and density |
| Shrubs installed | $40 to $120 each | Container size and variety |
| Trees installed | $250 to $900 each | 15 to 30 gallon, species |
| Sod installed | $1.25 to $2.50 per sq ft | Bermuda or Zoysia, grading |
| Mulch installed | $65 to $110 per cubic yard | Mulch type, access |
Removals, soil amendment, grading and irrigation all affect the price. Ranges are installed prices for Central Arkansas and may change with plant and material costs. Your estimate is free and itemized.
Plants are an investment that should grow in value. We prep the soil, pick plants that suit Central Arkansas and stick around to keep them healthy if you want ongoing care.
Free estimates · One crew · Start to finish
We look at sun, shade, soil and drainage and talk about the look you want.
We pick the plants and materials and give you an itemized price.
We clear, amend, plant, edge and mulch every bed.
We walk the beds with you and explain how to water through the first season.
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We plant across Faulkner County and Central Arkansas. In older Conway neighborhoods, that’s replacing overgrown foundation shrubs with plants that stay in scale. In new Greenbrier, Vilonia and Centennial Valley builds, it’s adding beds, trees and sod to bare lots. In Maumelle, west Little Rock and Sherwood, it’s shade-tolerant planting under mature trees and on slopes.
Olive Branch Landscape Management
15 B Mill Pond Rd, Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-7573
Softscape is the living and soft part of a landscape: plants, shrubs, trees, sod, flowers, soil and mulch. Hardscape is the built part, like patios, walls and walkways.
Most new beds in Central Arkansas cost $10 to $25 per square foot installed, including bed prep, plants and mulch. Shrubs run $40 to $120 each and trees $250 to $900 each. We give you an itemized estimate after a free visit.
Fall is best, from October to early December. Warm soil and cool air let roots grow all winter. Spring works for perennials and sod.
Hollies, loropetalum, boxwood, distylium, abelia, encore azaleas in part shade and dwarf yaupon all handle our heat and clay well when the bed is amended and drains.
Hardwood mulch looks neat and breaks down slowly, adding nutrients. Pine straw is cheaper, stays put on slopes and suits acid-loving plants like azaleas. We use both depending on the bed.
Yes. We grade, prep and lay Bermuda or Zoysia sod. See turf care for keeping it green after install.
Most new shrubs need a deep soak 2 to 3 times a week through their first summer, more during 100 degree stretches. New sod needs daily water for the first 2 weeks. Drip irrigation takes the guesswork out.
Yes. We work within about 30 miles of our Conway office, including Greenbrier, Vilonia, Mayflower, Morrilton, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Sherwood and Little Rock. See our service areas.
Tell us about the beds, trees or lawn you want. We’ll visit, recommend plants that fit and give you an itemized estimate.
