Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Solutions for NJ Homes
Established in 1976, Limbach's Landscaping has built a reputation as Northern and Central New Jersey's premier design and build firm. Our commitment to personalized luxury outdoor experiences is rooted in over four decades of expertise, combining specialized horticultural curation with quality masonry and stonework. We approach each project as an ongoing commitment to our clients, ensuring their properties evolve into elegant environments suited for year-round outdoor entertainment. Our process begins with in-person garden visits to understand unique landscapes and lifestyles, followed by meticulous planning and skilled craftsmanship that utilizes premium materials and artisans. Since 2015, Pete and Emily Houghton have continued this legacy, merging Pete's 19+ years of horticultural experience with Emily's artistic background to create extraordinary outdoor spaces. We specialize in personalized landscape design, sensual gardens featuring indigenous plants, and custom outdoor kitchens that reflect our clients' visions.Our dedication to detail extends beyond conventional practices, offering tailored solutions that transform properties into functional works of art. With a focus on lasting satisfaction, we ensure every project exceeds expectations through continuous collaboration and refinement. Our portfolio showcases completed projects like Dickson's Mill and Anwick Hall, demonstrating our ability to adapt to diverse client needs while maintaining exceptional standards. As a family-owned business, we prioritize attentive customer service, patient adjustments during projects, and a deep understanding of how clients use their outdoor spaces. This philosophy has earned us testimonials highlighting our ability to translate client needs into beautiful, functional landscapes that stand the test of time.
Services
Landscape Design
Horticultural Curation
Masonry & Stonework
Outdoor Kitchens
Patio Makeovers
Water Features
Pool Installations
Garden Maintenance
Outdoor Entertainment Spaces
Custom Garden Visits
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of landscape design expertise in Northern NJ
- Personalized approach with in-person garden consultations
- Skilled craftsmanship using premium materials and artisans
- Specialized horticultural curation with indigenous plants
- Family-owned with 19+ years of horticultural leadership
What people say
Understand our needs
Patient with adjustments
Beautiful landscapes
Functional outdoor spaces
Exceed expectations
Services
Landscape Design
Our personalized landscape design service creates tailored outdoor environments through professional planning and complete development. We focus on your lifestyle needs, combining horticultural expertise with architectural elements to craft spaces that blend beauty and functionality. Our process includes in-person consultations to ensure every detail reflects your vision and property's unique characteristics.
Outdoor Kitchens
Transform your backyard with our premium outdoor kitchen installations featuring quality materials and functional layouts. We design culinary spaces that extend living areas outdoors, incorporating durable countertops, weather-resistant appliances, and seamless transitions between cooking and entertainment zones for optimal year-round use.
Masonry & Stonework
Our skilled masonry services utilize premium stone materials to create enduring hardscape features. From patios to retaining walls, we combine traditional techniques with modern design principles to produce structurally sound elements that enhance property aesthetics while maintaining natural beauty and durability.
Garden Maintenance
We provide comprehensive garden maintenance programs tailored to Northern NJ's climate conditions. Our services include seasonal plantings, pruning, and soil management using indigenous species to ensure vibrant, low-maintenance gardens that thrive throughout the year while preserving ecological balance.
Water Features
Enhance your landscape with custom water features designed to create tranquil outdoor environments. We install ponds, fountains, and waterfalls using natural materials that integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes, incorporating energy-efficient systems for sustainable, year-round operation.
People
Pete Houghton
Co-Owner & Landscape Expert
With 19+ years in horticulture, Pete Houghton leads field operations at Limbach's. A Morristown native and Rutgers graduate, he combines technical expertise with hands-on experience to ensure quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction across all projects.
Emily Houghton
Co-Owner & Office Manager
Emily Houghton manages office operations at Limbach's, bringing organizational expertise and a passion for gardening. A Madison native and Colorado State University graduate, she ensures smooth project coordination while maintaining the company's commitment to personalized service.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in Northern and Central New Jersey, including Morris County and surrounding communities.
How do you handle design changes during projects?
We work collaboratively with clients, making patient adjustments throughout the process to ensure complete satisfaction.
What makes your landscaping different?
Our approach combines personalized design, in-person consultations, and premium materials for unique, enduring outdoor spaces.
Do you offer maintenance services?
Yes, we provide seasonal garden maintenance programs using indigenous plants for year-round beauty.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by scope, but we prioritize efficient execution while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Reviews (4)
Angeli D.
Jul 08, 2021
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We contracted with Limbach's Landscaping in the Summer of 2019 for a 800sqft patio project because of their 30+ year reputation. We were aware of the change in ownership but undertood the original team was doing the physical work. I wish I did more research on the new owner. Pete was never clear about costs or process. He showed up with a truck of pavers before we committed to a style. He brought on a landscape architect without giving her our budget so we paid for designs that we would never have gone with. He seemed to have another bigger project going on at the same time so would
Brandon Maneely
Mar 26, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
I cant get in contact terrible customer service wouldnt recommend
I cant get in contact terrible customer service wouldnt recommend
Lisa F.
Mar 17, 2019
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We have extensively used Limbach's Landscaping to do all things landscaping related from major projects (complete redesign and installation of complex hardscape and plant material) to more minor projects (patio re-sanding, mulching and transplanting). In each and every instance, THERE IS NONE BETTER THAN LIMBACH'S!! Pete and his crew are unsurpassed in their attention to detail and communication. Pete does a spactacular job in listening to what the client wants to accomplish. He is flexible, conscientious when it come to managing budgets and knowledgeable about all aspects of delivering
David L.
Oct 23, 2016
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Pete and the Limbach's team are the best major landscaping projects. First, Pete took significant time to understand our needs and how we use our yard, including considerations for entertaining, kids and our dog. Then he came with a great plan, adapted it to our specific requests and worked through multiple revisions without issue. He came up with a fantastic layout, great plant options and tree selection, and he called in other experts where needed (e.g., carpenter for deck adjustments, tree specialist). He also followed up multiple times to make the small corrections necessary in any
