A well-planned property brings landscape design, planting, hardscaping, drainage, lighting, and ongoing care together rather than treating each as a separate project. Ken Steenstra Landscaping provides comprehensive landscape services for residential and commercial properties throughout Northwest Bergen County. Whether you are planning a new landscape, improving an existing property, or maintaining the outdoor spaces you already have, our team can coordinate the services needed to create a functional, attractive, and lasting result.
Landscape Design
Good landscape design starts with understanding the property and how the outdoor space needs to function. We develop landscape plans that consider existing conditions, planting areas, hardscaping, circulation, drainage, and the relationship between different features. Designs can incorporate trees, shrubs, patios, walkways, retaining walls, lighting, and other elements depending on the project. By planning these components together, we can create a landscape that complements the property while providing a practical foundation for installation and future improvements.
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Landscape Installation
Our landscape installation services turn a completed plan into a finished outdoor environment. Projects may include trees, shrubs, planting beds, lawns, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other landscape features. We coordinate softscape and hardscape elements so elevations, access, drainage, and surrounding features are considered during construction. Whether installing a new landscape or renovating an established property, our team focuses on proper preparation, material selection, and careful installation to create outdoor spaces designed for long-term use.
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Landscape Construction
Landscape construction covers the structural work required to build and reshape outdoor spaces. Our team constructs patios, walkways, retaining walls, masonry features, outdoor living areas, and other improvements while coordinating them with planting, grading, drainage, and site conditions. Projects can range from individual upgrades to larger transformations involving several interconnected features. Careful planning and construction sequencing help ensure that each component works with the surrounding landscape rather than functioning as an isolated addition to the property.
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Landscape Maintenance
Regular landscape maintenance helps established properties remain healthy, orderly, and attractive throughout the changing seasons. We maintain residential and commercial landscapes with services that can include mowing, shrub trimming, mulching, flower planting, aeration, seeding, fertilization, topsoil application, and seasonal cleanups. Maintenance programs can be tailored to the needs of the property, from routine lawn and planting care to broader upkeep of the landscape. Our crews provide ongoing attention to help protect the appearance and condition of outdoor areas.
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Fiberglass Pools
A fiberglass pool can become the centerpiece of a larger backyard and outdoor living plan. We install fiberglass pools in a range of sizes and configurations, including options with built-in seating, tanning ledges, lighting, and other features. Our team can also coordinate the surrounding landscape, including pool decking, pavers, plantings, and other hardscape elements. Planning the pool and surrounding areas together helps create a more cohesive backyard where swimming, relaxing, entertaining, and circulation are considered as parts of the same outdoor environment.
Read more about Fiberglass Pools »
Lawn Maintenance
Healthy lawns require consistent care throughout the growing season. Our lawn maintenance services are available for residential and commercial properties and can include mowing, aeration, fertilization, weed control, pest management, and other seasonal treatments. We tailor lawn care to the condition and requirements of the turf rather than applying the same approach to every property. Regular maintenance helps support stronger growth, improve appearance, and keep lawn areas manageable while complementing the planting beds, hardscaping, and other features throughout the landscape.
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Sod Lawns
Sod installation provides a practical way to establish a new lawn or replace areas of turf that have become thin, damaged, or difficult to restore. We prepare the site before installation and select sod suited to the property's conditions and intended use. Our team can install complete lawns, replace problem sections, or extend existing turf into newly landscaped areas. Proper soil preparation and careful installation give new sod a stronger foundation for establishment while creating an immediate, uniform improvement to the property's appearance.
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Hardscaping
Hardscaping gives an outdoor space structure and creates durable areas for walking, gathering, entertaining, and managing changes in elevation. We design and build patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, and other hardscape features using materials selected to complement the property and surrounding landscape. Layout, drainage, traffic flow, grades, and connections between different areas are considered before construction begins. This coordinated approach helps create hardscapes that look integrated with the landscape while providing practical spaces built for regular outdoor use.
Read more about Hardscaping »
Pavers
Pavers offer considerable flexibility for patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, and other outdoor surfaces. We install concrete, brick, and natural stone pavers in a variety of sizes, colors, textures, and patterns to suit both traditional and contemporary properties. Product selection is only one part of a successful paver project; preparation, grading, base construction, layout, and edge conditions also affect long-term performance. Our team plans each installation around its intended use and its relationship to the surrounding landscape and structures.
Read more about Pavers »
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls can provide both structural support and definition within a landscape. They may be used to manage slopes, create usable areas, support patios and planting beds, or establish transitions between different elevations. Ken Steenstra Landscaping is a certified Concrete Masonry Institute Retaining Wall installer with experience constructing decorative and structural walls. Depending on the project, walls can also be coordinated with steps, stoops, landings, planting areas, and nearby hardscaping to create a practical and visually cohesive landscape.
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Low-voltage Lighting
Low voltage landscape lighting can improve nighttime visibility while highlighting the features that give a property its character. We plan and install lighting for walkways, patios, planting areas, architectural features, outdoor living spaces, and other parts of the landscape. Fixture placement is considered carefully so lighting supports safety and usability without overwhelming the setting. LED and other low voltage options provide an efficient way to illuminate outdoor areas while extending the visual impact and usefulness of the landscape after sunset.
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Shrub Plantings
Shrubs can provide structure, screening, seasonal interest, color, and transitions between lawns, hardscaping, and other planting areas. Our shrub planting services include selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, preparing the soil, and installing them with appropriate spacing for future growth. We work with annuals, perennials, shrubs, and other plant material for both residential and commercial landscapes. Planting plans can be developed as individual improvements or coordinated with broader landscape design and installation projects for a more unified result.
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Outdoor Living
Outdoor living spaces extend the usable areas of a property beyond the walls of the home. We design and build spaces that can incorporate patios, walkways, fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating areas, lighting, plantings, and water features. Rather than treating each feature separately, we consider how people will move through and use the overall space. Material choices, placement, circulation, and connections to the home and landscape are coordinated to create comfortable outdoor areas suited to relaxing, dining, entertaining, and everyday use.
Read more about Outdoor Living »
Fences
Fencing can provide privacy, security, separation, and a defined edge within residential and commercial landscapes. We install fencing based on the property's layout, functional requirements, desired appearance, and budget. Options can range from decorative residential fencing to solutions intended to secure or define larger properties. When fencing is part of a broader landscape project, its placement can also be coordinated with planting beds, lawns, walkways, patios, and other features so it feels integrated into the overall design rather than added as an afterthought.
Read more about Fences »
Drainage
Effective drainage helps protect lawns, plantings, hardscaping, and other areas from problems caused by excess or poorly directed water. We design and install landscape drainage solutions based on the property's grades, runoff patterns, and existing landscape conditions. Drainage may be incorporated into a new installation or used to address issues within an established property. By considering how water moves across the site, we can develop solutions that direct excess water appropriately while supporting the long-term performance of surrounding landscape features.
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Excavation
Many landscape and hardscape projects begin below the finished surface. Our excavation services provide the site preparation required for new landscape features, structural work, grading, and other improvements. We have the equipment needed to handle excavation for both smaller upgrades and larger landscape construction projects. The work is coordinated with the requirements of the installation that follows, helping establish appropriate depths, elevations, and working areas. Proper excavation creates the foundation needed for the next stages of landscape construction to proceed efficiently.
Read More about Excavation »
Grading
Grading establishes the elevations and slopes that influence drainage, accessibility, and how different landscape features connect. Before reshaping a site, we consider existing terrain, water movement, proposed improvements, and the intended use of the space. Grading may be required before installing lawns, planting beds, patios, walkways, retaining walls, or other landscape elements. By establishing appropriate slopes and transitions early in the project, we create a stronger foundation for the features that follow and help the completed landscape function more effectively.
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Pergolas & Gazebos
Pergolas and gazebos can add shade, definition, and architectural interest to patios, gardens, and other gathering areas. We design and install structures based on the property's layout, the intended use of the space, and the surrounding landscape. Placement is considered in relation to patios, walkways, planting areas, and views so the structure feels like a natural part of the overall setting. Durable materials and thoughtful construction help create an outdoor feature that supports both everyday relaxation and larger gatherings.
Read More about Pergolas & Gazebos »
Masonry
Masonry brings permanent structure, texture, and craftsmanship to the landscape. We construct features such as walkways, steps, retaining walls, planters, and other outdoor elements using natural stone, brick, concrete, boulders, rocks, and stone veneer. Material and design choices are coordinated with the architecture of the property and nearby landscape features. Masonry can be incorporated into a new landscape or used to upgrade an existing outdoor area, adding durable details that help connect different parts of the property.
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Plan Your Landscape Project
Whether you are planning a complete landscape transformation, adding new hardscaping, improving drainage, installing plantings, or updating an existing outdoor space, Ken Steenstra Landscaping can help bring the different parts of the project together.
Contact our team at 201-857-8700 or via our online form to discuss your property, priorities, and the landscape services you need, and let us start planning an outdoor space designed around the way you want to use it.
Good landscape design starts with understanding the property and how the outdoor space needs to function. We develop landscape plans that consider existing conditions, planting areas, hardscaping, circulation, drainage, and the relationship between different features. Designs can incorporate trees, shrubs, patios, walkways, retaining walls, lighting, and other elements depending on the project. By planning these components together, we can create a landscape that complements the property while providing a practical foundation for installation and future improvements.
Read more about Landscape Design »
Our landscape installation services turn a completed plan into a finished outdoor environment. Projects may include trees, shrubs, planting beds, lawns, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other landscape features. We coordinate softscape and hardscape elements so elevations, access, drainage, and surrounding features are considered during construction. Whether installing a new landscape or renovating an established property, our team focuses on proper preparation, material selection, and careful installation to create outdoor spaces designed for long-term use.
Read more about Landscape Installation »
Landscape construction covers the structural work required to build and reshape outdoor spaces. Our team constructs patios, walkways, retaining walls, masonry features, outdoor living areas, and other improvements while coordinating them with planting, grading, drainage, and site conditions. Projects can range from individual upgrades to larger transformations involving several interconnected features. Careful planning and construction sequencing help ensure that each component works with the surrounding landscape rather than functioning as an isolated addition to the property.
Read more about Landscape Construction »
Regular landscape maintenance helps established properties remain healthy, orderly, and attractive throughout the changing seasons. We maintain residential and commercial landscapes with services that can include mowing, shrub trimming, mulching, flower planting, aeration, seeding, fertilization, topsoil application, and seasonal cleanups. Maintenance programs can be tailored to the needs of the property, from routine lawn and planting care to broader upkeep of the landscape. Our crews provide ongoing attention to help protect the appearance and condition of outdoor areas.
Read more about Landscape Maintenance »
A fiberglass pool can become the centerpiece of a larger backyard and outdoor living plan. We install fiberglass pools in a range of sizes and configurations, including options with built-in seating, tanning ledges, lighting, and other features. Our team can also coordinate the surrounding landscape, including pool decking, pavers, plantings, and other hardscape elements. Planning the pool and surrounding areas together helps create a more cohesive backyard where swimming, relaxing, entertaining, and circulation are considered as parts of the same outdoor environment.
Read more about Fiberglass Pools »
Healthy lawns require consistent care throughout the growing season. Our lawn maintenance services are available for residential and commercial properties and can include mowing, aeration, fertilization, weed control, pest management, and other seasonal treatments. We tailor lawn care to the condition and requirements of the turf rather than applying the same approach to every property. Regular maintenance helps support stronger growth, improve appearance, and keep lawn areas manageable while complementing the planting beds, hardscaping, and other features throughout the landscape.
Read More about Lawn Maintenance »
Sod installation provides a practical way to establish a new lawn or replace areas of turf that have become thin, damaged, or difficult to restore. We prepare the site before installation and select sod suited to the property's conditions and intended use. Our team can install complete lawns, replace problem sections, or extend existing turf into newly landscaped areas. Proper soil preparation and careful installation give new sod a stronger foundation for establishment while creating an immediate, uniform improvement to the property's appearance.
Read More about Sod Lawns »
Hardscaping gives an outdoor space structure and creates durable areas for walking, gathering, entertaining, and managing changes in elevation. We design and build patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, and other hardscape features using materials selected to complement the property and surrounding landscape. Layout, drainage, traffic flow, grades, and connections between different areas are considered before construction begins. This coordinated approach helps create hardscapes that look integrated with the landscape while providing practical spaces built for regular outdoor use.
Read more about Hardscaping »
Pavers offer considerable flexibility for patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, and other outdoor surfaces. We install concrete, brick, and natural stone pavers in a variety of sizes, colors, textures, and patterns to suit both traditional and contemporary properties. Product selection is only one part of a successful paver project; preparation, grading, base construction, layout, and edge conditions also affect long-term performance. Our team plans each installation around its intended use and its relationship to the surrounding landscape and structures.
Read more about Pavers »
Retaining walls can provide both structural support and definition within a landscape. They may be used to manage slopes, create usable areas, support patios and planting beds, or establish transitions between different elevations. Ken Steenstra Landscaping is a certified Concrete Masonry Institute Retaining Wall installer with experience constructing decorative and structural walls. Depending on the project, walls can also be coordinated with steps, stoops, landings, planting areas, and nearby hardscaping to create a practical and visually cohesive landscape.
Read more about Retaining Walls »
Low voltage landscape lighting can improve nighttime visibility while highlighting the features that give a property its character. We plan and install lighting for walkways, patios, planting areas, architectural features, outdoor living spaces, and other parts of the landscape. Fixture placement is considered carefully so lighting supports safety and usability without overwhelming the setting. LED and other low voltage options provide an efficient way to illuminate outdoor areas while extending the visual impact and usefulness of the landscape after sunset.
Read More about Low-voltage Lighting »
Shrubs can provide structure, screening, seasonal interest, color, and transitions between lawns, hardscaping, and other planting areas. Our shrub planting services include selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, preparing the soil, and installing them with appropriate spacing for future growth. We work with annuals, perennials, shrubs, and other plant material for both residential and commercial landscapes. Planting plans can be developed as individual improvements or coordinated with broader landscape design and installation projects for a more unified result.
Read More about Shrub Plantings »
Outdoor living spaces extend the usable areas of a property beyond the walls of the home. We design and build spaces that can incorporate patios, walkways, fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating areas, lighting, plantings, and water features. Rather than treating each feature separately, we consider how people will move through and use the overall space. Material choices, placement, circulation, and connections to the home and landscape are coordinated to create comfortable outdoor areas suited to relaxing, dining, entertaining, and everyday use.
Read more about Outdoor Living »
Fencing can provide privacy, security, separation, and a defined edge within residential and commercial landscapes. We install fencing based on the property's layout, functional requirements, desired appearance, and budget. Options can range from decorative residential fencing to solutions intended to secure or define larger properties. When fencing is part of a broader landscape project, its placement can also be coordinated with planting beds, lawns, walkways, patios, and other features so it feels integrated into the overall design rather than added as an afterthought.
Read more about Fences »
Effective drainage helps protect lawns, plantings, hardscaping, and other areas from problems caused by excess or poorly directed water. We design and install landscape drainage solutions based on the property's grades, runoff patterns, and existing landscape conditions. Drainage may be incorporated into a new installation or used to address issues within an established property. By considering how water moves across the site, we can develop solutions that direct excess water appropriately while supporting the long-term performance of surrounding landscape features.
Read More about Drainage »
Many landscape and hardscape projects begin below the finished surface. Our excavation services provide the site preparation required for new landscape features, structural work, grading, and other improvements. We have the equipment needed to handle excavation for both smaller upgrades and larger landscape construction projects. The work is coordinated with the requirements of the installation that follows, helping establish appropriate depths, elevations, and working areas. Proper excavation creates the foundation needed for the next stages of landscape construction to proceed efficiently.
Read More about Excavation »
Grading establishes the elevations and slopes that influence drainage, accessibility, and how different landscape features connect. Before reshaping a site, we consider existing terrain, water movement, proposed improvements, and the intended use of the space. Grading may be required before installing lawns, planting beds, patios, walkways, retaining walls, or other landscape elements. By establishing appropriate slopes and transitions early in the project, we create a stronger foundation for the features that follow and help the completed landscape function more effectively.
Read More about Grading »
Pergolas and gazebos can add shade, definition, and architectural interest to patios, gardens, and other gathering areas. We design and install structures based on the property's layout, the intended use of the space, and the surrounding landscape. Placement is considered in relation to patios, walkways, planting areas, and views so the structure feels like a natural part of the overall setting. Durable materials and thoughtful construction help create an outdoor feature that supports both everyday relaxation and larger gatherings.
Read More about Pergolas & Gazebos »
Masonry brings permanent structure, texture, and craftsmanship to the landscape. We construct features such as walkways, steps, retaining walls, planters, and other outdoor elements using natural stone, brick, concrete, boulders, rocks, and stone veneer. Material and design choices are coordinated with the architecture of the property and nearby landscape features. Masonry can be incorporated into a new landscape or used to upgrade an existing outdoor area, adding durable details that help connect different parts of the property.
Read More about Masonry »