JHL Landscaping
Landscape designer · one of 10 JHL locations
About JHL Landscaping
JHL Landscape Design is a design-build landscape company in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving Chester County, Delaware County, and the Main Line. We design the plan and our own crews build it, from first sketch to final planting. Our work covers custom landscape design with 3D renderings, phased master plans, planting and garden design, tree and shrub installation, hardscape including patios, walkways, steps, and retaining walls, outdoor living spaces with fire and water features, and drainage and grading for wet yards and erosion. Plans are built for local conditions: Chester County clay soils, Zone 6b to 7a plant selection, freeze-thaw base work, and deer pressure. Pennsylvania HIC PA035784.
Credentials and proof points
- 20+ Years Experience" / "Serving Chester County since 2004
- TJ Warner in industry since 2004; purchased original JHL Landscaping operation in 2009
- PA HIC License #PA035784
- ICPI Certified (company and installation team)
- Licensed & Insured
- HBA Member (Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties)
- Client testimonials (Charles, Katie, Jennifer Lachance-Poirrier, Barrett Snyder, Carolyn Bingham, Nancy Travers, Taylor Houghton)
- Uses PA bluestone, fieldstone, and paver brands EP Henry, Techo-Bloc, Belgard
- Subbase: typically 8–12 inches compacted aggregate for primary paving
- TONE & STYLE: Professional, confident, expertise-driven; consultative and educational (explains "why" behind standards); warm/family-business framing in About/Team pages; direct-response CTAs ("Get a Free Estimate," "Schedule a Design Consultation"); no hype or superlative marketing language—claims are framed as verifiable standards, not slogans.
- SERVICE AREA: West Chester (HQ, 701 S Franklin St), plus Chester County & Main Line region including West Goshen Township, Westtown Township, East Bradford Township, Thornton, Willistown, Exton, Pocopson Township, Pennsbury Township, Newlin Township, Willistown Township, East Whiteland Township, Downingtown, Paoli, Aston Township, Upper Uwchlan Township, Coatesville, Berwyn, plus Delaware County; also mentions Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Malvern, Cheyney, Thorndale, Newtown Square, Springfield, Havertown, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Gladwyne, Haverford, Narberth, Villanova, Devon, Wynnewood.
Services
- Landscape DesignCustom residential landscape design for West Chester and Chester County homes. Every project starts with a 3D rendering you approve before installation, and our own crews build the plan we design.
- 3D Landscape Design & RenderingSee your finished landscape before we break ground. We produce a photorealistic 3D rendering of your plantings, hardscape, and lighting so you can refine every detail before committing.
- Landscape Master PlanA phased, whole-property blueprint that lets you build your landscape over time without redoing work. Ideal for larger Chester County and Main Line properties.
- Estate Landscape DesignDesign-build landscaping for Main Line and large Chester County estates: motor courts, allee plantings, garden rooms, and phased master plans executed by our own crews.
- New-Construction Landscape DesignDesign the full outdoor space on a new build, coordinated with your builder so grading, drainage, and hardscape are resolved before they are locked in.
- Landscape Renovation & MakeoverRedesign a tired or overgrown landscape. We keep the good bones, remove what is failing, and rebuild it into a cohesive, lower-maintenance plan.
- Front Yard Landscape DesignCurb-appeal-focused front yard design and installation: foundation plantings, walkways, and lighting scaled to your home and neighborhood.
- Backyard DesignTurn your backyard into a private retreat with patios, plantings, fire features, and outdoor living designed and built as one cohesive space.
- Planting & Garden DesignCustom planting plans for four-season interest in Chester County clay soils and the Zone 6b-7a climate, with deer-smart plant selection.
- Native & Low-Maintenance GardenNative, pollinator, and drought-tolerant garden design that needs less water and upkeep while supporting local habitat.
- Full-Service LandscapingOne design-build team for your whole property: design, plantings, hardscape, drainage, lighting, and ongoing care. Design-led and ICPI-certified.
- Plant & Tree InstallationProfessional installation of trees, shrubs, perennials, and garden beds, planted with the right technique for clay soil so they establish and thrive.
- Tree & Shrub PlantingSite-right tree and shrub selection and installation: foundation, screening, and specimen plantings installed for long-term health.
- Garden Bed InstallationNew planting beds built right: layout, edging, amended soil, plantings, and mulch suited to Chester County conditions.
- Sod & New Lawn InstallationGraded, prepped, and installed sod or seeded lawns that take hold in clay soils. Proper soil prep is what makes a new lawn last.
- Hardscape Design & InstallationICPI-certified hardscape: patios, walkways, steps, and walls in bluestone, pavers, and natural stone on a base engineered for freeze-thaw.
- Patio Design & InstallationCustom patio design and installation in bluestone, EP Henry, and Techo-Bloc pavers, with proper base prep and drainage for Chester County clay.
- Walkway, Pathway & Driveway DesignFront walks, garden paths, and driveways on an ICPI-certified base: bluestone, pavers, Belgian block, and permeable options.
- Retaining Wall Design & InstallationEngineered retaining walls for grade changes and drainage, in natural stone and segmental block built for your site soil and load.
- Outdoor Living Space DesignIntegrated outdoor rooms: patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, and seating designed and built as one cohesive space.
- Outdoor Kitchen DesignBuilt-in outdoor kitchens designed for entertaining and PA winters: layout, stone and ipe cabinetry, countertops, and appliance planning.
- Fire Pit & Fire Feature DesignFire pits and outdoor fireplaces that extend your outdoor season. Gas or wood, in stone or brick, integrated with your patio and seating.
- Water Feature DesignPondless waterfalls, naturalistic streams, koi ponds, and fountains designed and built for low-maintenance enjoyment.
- Pool Landscape DesignPool surrounds, coping, decking, and privacy plantings designed as a cohesive, estate-quality environment.
- Privacy & Screening DesignLayered evergreen screens and living buffers for year-round privacy and noise reduction, with deer-resistant, disease-resilient plant choices.
- Landscape Lighting DesignArchitectural low-voltage landscape lighting that highlights your home and plantings and extends usable hours into the evening.
- Landscape MaintenanceDesign-quality ongoing care for the landscapes we build: seasonal care, pruning to design intent, bed maintenance, and plant-health checks.
- Drainage & GradingEngineered drainage and grading for Chester County heavy clay soils. We diagnose the water source and move it away from your home and yard.
- French Drain InstallationProperly built French drains with correct depth, pitch, gravel, and outlet that actually move water in clay soil and will not fail.
- Yard Drainage & Standing WaterFix soggy lawns, low spots, and standing water with swales, catch basins, dry wells, and regrading.
Areas served
Chester County
West ChesterWest Goshen TownshipWesttown TownshipEast Bradford TownshipWillistownExtonPocopson TownshipAckworthPennsbury TownshipNewlin TownshipWillistown TownshipWoodwards CornerEast Whiteland TownshipDowningtownRomansvillePaoliBerwynUpper Uwchlan TownshipCoatesvilleEagleLongwoodEast Pikeland TownshipWilliams CornerWilmerWallace Township