Landscaping Services in Downingtown, PA

Landscape design, hardscaping, planting and seasonal care for Downingtown's historic borough homes and the growing neighborhoods around it.

Downingtown Landscaping Experts

Your Landscape Partner in Downingtown

Downingtown is one of Chester County's oldest communities, a historic borough on the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek with a main street along Lancaster Avenue and a housing mix that runs from 19th-century homes near the center of town to newer developments in the surrounding townships.

That range is what makes landscaping here rewarding. A borough property needs a design that makes the most of limited space and respects the home's character. A newer home on a larger suburban lot often starts with builder-grade plantings and an unfinished backyard. We design, build and care for both.

Pickel Landscape Group has been creating and maintaining Chester County landscapes since 2007. Downingtown is part of our growing northern Chester County service area, and we bring the same crews, standards and award-winning work that have made us a Best of Chester County winner.

Estate home with landscaped lawn and planting beds

Birch tree and catmint planting along a driveway

Since 2007

Years Local

100%

Client Retention

Local Conditions

Landscaping Considerations in Downingtown

Water & Drainage

With the Brandywine running through the borough and many properties sloping toward it, managing stormwater matters. Grading, downspout routing and targeted drainage solutions protect foundations, patios and planting beds from runoff.

Mature Trees & Established Lots

Older properties often have mature trees, deep shade and compacted soil. We choose shade-appropriate plants and plan hardscape around existing root zones so new work doesn't put trees you want to keep at risk.

New-Construction Yards

Newer homes in the townships around Downingtown often have thin topsoil and minimal plantings. Soil improvement, foundation plantings and a planned backyard layout turn a builder-grade lot into a finished landscape.

Our Services in Downingtown

Landscape Design

Custom plans with 3D visualizations, whether you're reworking a historic borough property or finishing a new-construction yard.

Patios & Walkways

Bluestone, paver and natural stone patios, walkways and retaining walls, built on properly prepared bases by our ICPI-certified team. Well suited to sloped lots.

Landscape Lighting

Low-voltage LED lighting for pathways, entries and outdoor living areas.

Tree & Shrub Planting

Trees, shrubs and perennials selected for southeastern Pennsylvania's climate and your property's sun, shade and soil.

Drainage Solutions

Fixes for wet yards, pooling water and runoff, from regrading to installed drainage systems.

Shrub & Perennial Pruning

Species-specific pruning timed for healthy growth and flowering.

Landscape Maintenance

Ongoing care for homes and HOA communities, from the team that built your landscape.

Services Available

Why Choose Pickel Landscape Group?

Creating Chester County landscapes since 2007
Best of Chester County award winner (2020, 2021, 2025)
Licensed, insured, and ICPI certified
Custom designs with 3D visualizations
100% client retention rate
One team from design and installation through maintenance

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Nearby Communities

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Every community we serve gets local expertise tailored to it.

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Crossroads of Chester County's Route 30 and Route 100 corridors

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Comprehensive landscaping across the county

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Landenberg

Our home base in southern Chester County

Downingtown Landscaping FAQs

Yes. Downingtown and the surrounding townships that share a Downingtown address, including East Caln, Caln, West Bradford, Uwchlan and East Brandywine, are part of our northern Chester County service area. We provide landscape design, patios and walkways, lighting, planting, drainage, pruning and maintenance.

Design/build projects typically range from $5,000 to $35,000, and drainage solutions from $1,000 to $8,000, depending on scope. Our cost calculator gives a starting estimate, and we provide a detailed proposal after visiting your property.

Fall is one of the best times to plant in southeastern Pennsylvania. Cooler air and warm soil help roots establish before winter. It's also the right time to start planning spring projects so your design is ready before the busy season.

Yes. We assess where water is coming from and where it needs to go, then design a solution, from regrading and downspout routing to installed drainage systems.

Yes. We maintain HOA common grounds of 2+ acres and work with boards and property managers on consistent, dependable care.

How It Works

Our Process

A proven approach from consultation to completion.

Consultation

We visit your property, discuss your vision, assess site conditions, and establish a preliminary budget.

Design & Planning

Our team creates a custom plan with 3D visualizations so you can see your new landscape before we begin.

Installation

Experienced crews bring your design to life with premium materials, clean work sites, and regular updates.

Final Walkthrough

We inspect every detail, ensure your satisfaction, and provide care instructions for long-term success.

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