Project brief

New Construction Landscape Installation

The landscape design for the Church at the Fields was driven by a vision of openness and invitation — a setting that complements the church’s striking new architecture featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and stone-and-brick columns. Our goal was to create a low-maintenance yet high-impact environment that emphasizes quality over quantity in plant selection.

Against the building, we used Nellie R. Stevens hollies to frame the brick columns, paired with Sunshine Ligustrums and Giant Liriope to create soft, flowing texture throughout the beds. Centered between these groupings are 40-inch cast stone planter bowls filled with Dianella, Creeping Jenny, and vibrant seasonal color. Each bowl was elevated on 1,500-pound limestone blocks, with sprinkler lines core-drilled through the stone to provide concealed irrigation. The main entrance is flanked with specimen quality Emperor Japanese Maples.

Along the sidewalks, we installed 3,500 lb limestone blocks to create natural seating areas atop compacted decomposed granite bases. The two islands were finished with artificial turf and additional limestone seating, creating cohesive gathering spaces throughout the property.

What you don’t see in the photos is the extensive work beneath the surface — from grading and drainage installation to sprinkler system enhancements and soil replacement. Our crews removed several 18-wheelers of dense clay and replaced it with more than 100 yards of clean topsoil and bedding mix to ensure long-term plant health. This project was the result of over a year of planning and collaboration with the church staff and members — and we’re proud to see it come to life.

The results

Project summary…

The Church at the Fields landscape project created a welcoming, low-maintenance environment that harmonizes with the building’s modern architecture through carefully chosen plantings like Nellie R. Stevens hollies, Japanese maples, and decorative stone bowls elevated on massive limestone blocks with hidden irrigation. The design incorporated 3,500-pound limestone seating elements and artificial turf islands to establish inviting gathering spaces throughout the property. Extensive underground infrastructure work—including drainage systems, irrigation upgrades, and replacing truckloads of clay with over 100 cubic yards of quality soil—formed the unseen foundation for this year-long collaborative effort.