Drost Landscape

What's this? A Transformation Tuesday? Swipe to see the "before"! This little island was in need of a serious refresh--nothing some thoughtful planting and hardscaping can't fix! Small trees, structural shrubs, and perennials create an eye-catching combination, dressing up this driveway turnaround and making a great first impression.

It's a Water Feature Wednesday! Keep swiping to keep zooming out on this waterfall. No man is an island, but this water feature is. Located between the main road and the driveway, this water feature elevates not just this house, but the whole street. Rather than just another swath of lawn, this small space hosts plenty of flowers, decorative grasses, and ornamental trees along with the impressive water feature. Stepping stones, strategically placed, turn this into an interactive feature, adding playfulness to the space. Photos by Chris Major.

Breaking news: Team Drost is hiring. 😎 As of today, we have open positions up on our website! We're looking for team members across a wide variety of disciplines, from masonry and planting to irrigation and mowing. If you can't imagine working behind a desk and want to spend your time outdoors, building or caring for beautiful spaces, the green industry is the place for you. Head to https://lnkd.in/gb3CVtNP to learn more about the positions we have available and apply today!

It's just a phase 🌛 Sometimes a landscape project is done all at once, and sometimes it's completed in stages over time. This landscape falls in the second category, with different pieces coming together at different times. In this post, we're taking a walk down memory lane with the pool, which was built at the same time as the home. Now, it's surrounded by thick plantings and a flagstone path that leads from the nearby patio to the front of the home. Are you ready to move forward with the next phase of your landscaping project? Contact our team today to get started!

Day -> Night 🎶 When the light goes down in the landscape 🎶 it's time for the landscape lighting to shine. Not only does landscape lighting elevate the look of a space, it also increases safety as you move through the space, illuminating paths and potential obstacles or tripping hazards.

Friendly reminder that Northern Michigan also looks like this. Despite the mountains of snow and frigid temperatures, we know summer is going to be here eventually. And if you're not planning ahead for moments like these, the whole thing might just pass you by. So as you dream of warmer days, here are some things to think about: - Who do you want to spend time outside with? Your kids? Your parents? Your friends? Think about the kinds of spaces they enjoy being in, or the things they like to do. This will help you create an outdoor living space that brings people together. - What do you like to do in your free time? Your hobbies can help you craft a space you can't wait to come home to. For example, if you love to cook, it's time to upgrade your outdoor kitchen. If you love to read, a comfortable patio would be perfect for you! - What 'big ideas' are important to you? Safety? Comfort? Privacy? Fun? With careful planning and expert guidance, your landscape can help you bring these 'big ideas' closer to home. By planning and preparing, you can start getting ready for the summer you really want right now. If you're ready to take it to the next step, our team is ready to help. Contact us today to get started!

We got you some flowers... Hope you like them... 🥰 Just a little flower fun for, you know, *checks calendar* no reason. We hope you're having a nice week, and we appreciate you being here in this little corner of the internet with us. 💚

Patios + outdoor kitchens 4ever 💚 If you live in Northern Michigan, you're probably a person who enjoys spending time outside. Maybe you like hosting barbeques or garden tea parties--or maybe you're more of an eat-a-whole-bowl-of-chips-and-guac-by-myself kind of person. Look, we're not here to judge, and that's kind of beside the point anyway. The point is, if you're reading this, you probably like to be outside, and you probably like to eat outside, and you probably don't like making countless trips in and out of the house for more chips because you really were hungrier than you thought. Enter: An outdoor kitchen designed to meet your unique needs. Counterspace and built-in storage make prep a breeze, while a kitchen sink makes for easy cleanup. Cook surfaces like grills, griddles, and even pizza ovens give you endless dinner options, and a refrigerator keeps the drinks cold until you're ready to dig into that guacamole. Hm...anybody else hungry?

Mondays are for choices--pick your path! 1, 2, or 3? Let us know in a comment below. Wherever you're wandering, a garden path will get you there. Up the stairs, around the bend, out of the house, back to the house--here, there, everywhere! With endless variety in material and plant choices, it's easy to create a path that gets you where you need to go...in style. 😎 If you need to increase the usability of your outdoor space, our team can get you there. Contact us today to get started!

Texture appreciation post, because even supporting actors need a shoutout. It can be easy to think that a landscape's visual appeal relies on color, but texture can play a huge role in the overall look and feel of a space. Here, the view is mostly green--but variations in texture create a ton of interest, even more pronounced when you're actually in the space, watching the leaves sway in the breeze, everything catching the light in its own unique way. Maybe it's true in movies and landscaping, that without those good supporting characters, the stars of the show wouldn't shine nearly as bright. ✨