New planting beds
Bed lines are laid out on the ground first, then sod is stripped and the soil is loosened and shaped. Curves are kept wide enough for a mower to follow.
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Landscape Installation in Edgerton, WI
RAH Solutions LLC installs new landscapes in Edgerton and nearby towns: beds cut and graded, shrubs, trees and perennials planted, edging set, and mulch or stone to finish. Estimates are free and given on site.
Last updated: October 2026
RAH Solutions LLC is a licensed and insured, family-owned landscaper based in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Started by Robert Harried in 2023, it serves Rock and Dane County homes and businesses.
What does landscape installation from RAH Solutions include?
Short answer
RAH Solutions LLC builds new planting areas from bare ground or from an overgrown bed. A typical installation covers removal of old plants and sod, grading, bed edging, shrubs, trees and perennials chosen for zone 5b, and a mulch or decorative stone finish. Estimates are free and written after an on-site look.
People searching for landscape installation near me in Edgerton usually have one of three yards. A newer house has a strip of builder shrubs and nothing else. An older house has foundation plants that outgrew the windows years ago. Or a rural lot has plenty of lawn and no beds to break it up. RAH Solutions handles all three with its own crew and equipment.
The order of work matters. Soil is shaped before anything is planted, so water moves away from the house and does not sit in the new bed. Edging goes in next, which fixes the line between bed and lawn. Plants follow, and the finish layer goes down last. If the project also calls for a patio, a path or a low wall, the hardscaping page covers that part.
New beds often go in alongside new turf. If the lawn around the bed is thin or torn up from construction, sod installation can be priced in the same estimate so the yard is finished in one visit.
What we install
Which landscape projects does RAH Solutions install?
RAH Solutions LLC installs the parts of a landscape that sit between the lawn and the house, from one new bed to a full front yard.
Shrubs and perennials
Foundation shrubs, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials, spaced for their mature size so the bed fills in without crowding the siding.
Trees
Shade, ornamental and evergreen trees set in a wide hole with the root flare at grade, then watered in and mulched in a flat ring that stays off the trunk.
Garden edging
A firm edge keeps mulch in the bed and grass out of it. The bed in the photo at the top of this page was finished with metal edging along the lawn.
Mulch and decorative stone
Shredded wood mulch for planted beds, or decorative stone and gravel where a longer-lasting cover makes more sense, such as along a foundation or a driveway.
Renovating old beds
Overgrown shrubs, weeds and worn-out edging are removed, the soil is reshaped, and the bed is replanted. Plants worth keeping are worked around or moved.
Rock and Dane County yards
How do southern Wisconsin soil and winters affect a new landscape?
Soil that drains slowly and winters that freeze and thaw decide which plants live. RAH Solutions LLC plans every installation around four local conditions.
- Slow-draining soil
Much of the area is silt loam over a heavier clay subsoil. Water lingers, so beds are graded to shed it and plants that dislike wet roots are kept out of low spots.
- Zone 5b cold
Most of Rock and Dane counties sit in USDA hardiness zone 5b. Every shrub, tree and perennial on the plant list has to be rated for that winter.
- Freeze and thaw
Repeated freezing and thawing can lift shallow-rooted plants out of the ground. A mulch layer evens out soil temperature and holds new perennials in place.
- Compacted subdivision lots
On newer lots the soil was often driven over during construction. It is loosened across the whole bed before planting, not only inside each planting hole.
Which plants should go in a zone 5b bed?
RAH Solutions matches each plant to three things: zone 5b hardiness, the hours of sun the bed gets, and how wet the soil stays. A plant that is right on all three needs far less care than one that is right on only one.
Mature size comes next. A shrub that will grow six feet wide does not belong under a window or two feet from the siding. Choosing for full-grown size means less shrub trimming later.
The process
How does a landscape installation with RAH Solutions work?
RAH Solutions LLC follows the same four steps on a single bed and on a full yard.
Look at the property
Robert walks the yard with you, checks sun, slope, drainage and soil, and measures the areas to be planted.
Written estimate
You receive a written estimate that lists the beds, the plants, the edging and the mulch or stone finish.
Prepare and plant
Old plants and sod are removed, the bed is graded and edged, and shrubs, trees and perennials are set and watered in.
Finish and walk the job
Mulch or stone goes down, the lawn and hard surfaces are cleaned up, and Robert walks the finished beds with you.
Recent bed work
What does RAH Solutions bed work look like?
These are RAH Solutions job photos: a bed finished with mulch and metal edging, and a shade bed with the edging laid out for install.
FAQ
What do people ask about landscape installation in Edgerton?
Describe the yard on a call to (608) 501-5123 and Robert will tell you what to expect. The spring cleanup checklist is a good first read if the beds are overgrown.
When is the best time to plant in southern Wisconsin?
Spring and early fall are the easiest seasons for new shrubs, trees and perennials, because the soil is workable and the weather is cool. Container plants can go in through summer if they are watered. Planting stops when the ground freezes.
Do I need a design before RAH Solutions gives an estimate?
No. Most projects start with a walk around the yard. Robert looks at sun, slope and drainage, asks how you use the space, and writes an estimate that lists the beds, plants and finish. If you already have a plan or a plant list, bring it.
How much watering do new plants need?
Plan on watering through the whole first growing season. New shrubs and trees have a small root ball and dry out faster than the soil around them. Water slowly at the base, check the soil with a finger first, and keep going into fall until the ground freezes.
Should a new bed be finished with mulch or stone?
Wood mulch suits most planting beds because it holds moisture and breaks down into the soil. Decorative stone lasts longer and fits beds along foundations or in spots where mulch washes out. The mulching page explains depth and materials.
Can RAH Solutions fix drainage before planting?
Yes. Low spots, downspouts that empty into a bed and soil that slopes toward the house are handled first, because few plants survive standing water. Larger regrading and buried downspout lines are covered under excavating services.
More from RAH Solutions
Other Services You May Need
Mulching Services
Beds edged, weeded and covered with fresh mulch.
- Beds weeded and edged first
- Mulch spread to even depth
- Kept off trunks and siding
Garden Maintenance
Weeding, pruning and seasonal upkeep for planting beds.
- Beds weeded on a schedule
- Perennials cut back in season
- Edges kept clean
Sod Installation
Graded, prepared soil and new sod for a lawn you can see right away.
- Old turf and debris removed
- Soil graded and prepared
- Sod laid tight and rolled
Landscape installation near you
Free estimates
Get a written price for your landscape project
Tell RAH Solutions what the yard, lot or driveway needs. Robert looks at the property in person and sends a written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
or call (608) 501-5123