Landscaping Services

Landscaping Experts in Millington and Memphis

Modern Shovel LLC is your premier choice for large-scale landscaping services that will transform your outdoor spaces into stunning and functional landscapes. Our experienced team combines creativity, expertise, and state-of-the-art equipment to design and execute landscaping projects of any magnitude. Whether it's creating lush gardens, installing intricate hardscapes, or constructing water features, we are committed to delivering breathtaking results for residential and commercial properties throughout Millington, Memphis, Tipton County, and the surrounding West Tennessee area.

Modern Shovel, LLC emerges as the leading choice for landscaping services, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovative practices, and customer-centric approach. Boasting a team of skilled professionals, our company ensures superior craftsmanship and transforms outdoor spaces into stunning landscapes. Our use of cutting-edge technology and sustainable methods aligns with contemporary values, providing eco-friendly solutions that enhance your property's beauty and value for years to come.

Comprehensive Landscaping Services

Our landscaping services encompass every aspect of outdoor property improvement. We approach each project holistically, considering how grading, drainage, hardscaping, plantings, and other elements work together to create a cohesive, functional outdoor space. Whether you need a complete property makeover or targeted improvements to specific areas, we have the skills and equipment to bring your vision to life.

Our Landscaping Capabilities

• Hardscape installation - Patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and outdoor living spaces
• Softscape installation - Planting beds, shrubs, ornamental trees, and perennial gardens
• Sod and lawn installation - Complete lawn establishment with premium sod varieties
• Grading and drainage - Reshaping terrain for proper water flow and usable outdoor space
• Mulch and ground cover - Decorative and functional ground cover installations
• Water features - Ponds, fountains, and decorative water elements
• Outdoor lighting - Landscape lighting design and installation for safety and ambiance
• Erosion control landscaping - Combining plants and hardscape to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion

Top 5 Benefits of Professional Landscaping

1. Increased Property Value

Professional landscaping is consistently ranked as one of the highest-return home improvements. A well-designed landscape creates immediate curb appeal that attracts buyers and commands higher prices. In the Memphis and Millington real estate market, properties with professional landscaping sell faster and at higher prices than comparable homes with neglected outdoor spaces. Whether you plan to sell soon or stay for decades, landscaping is an investment that pays dividends.

2. Functional Outdoor Living Space

Great landscaping extends your living space beyond your walls. Patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and well-designed garden areas create spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Tennessee's mild climate. Our designs consider how you actually use your outdoor space and create functional areas that support your lifestyle - from children's play areas to quiet garden retreats to full outdoor entertaining spaces.

3. Environmental Benefits

Thoughtful landscaping provides significant environmental benefits including improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, lower surface temperatures, habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and carbon sequestration. Native plantings and sustainable design practices reduce water consumption and maintenance requirements while supporting local ecosystems. Our team incorporates these principles into every design, creating landscapes that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible.

4. Reduced Maintenance Over Time

A professionally designed landscape actually reduces long-term maintenance compared to a poorly planned one. By selecting the right plants for each location, installing proper drainage, and using quality hardscape materials, we create landscapes that look great with reasonable ongoing care. Properly chosen plants thrive in their environment without constant watering, fertilizing, and replacing. Quality hardscape resists settling, cracking, and weed growth for years.

5. Professional Design Expertise

Landscaping involves complex decisions about grading, drainage, plant selection, hardscape materials, and spatial design. Our team brings years of experience in the Memphis climate and soil conditions, helping you avoid costly mistakes and achieve results that look professional from day one. We understand which plants thrive in West Tennessee, how to manage the clay soils common in the area, and how to create designs that look good in every season.