Mendham, NJ sits in the rolling hills of western Morris County — one of New Jersey’s most distinctively rural residential communities. Large-lot properties, equestrian estates along Tempe Wick Road and Mine Brook Road, and the rocky clay-heavy soils of western Morris County define the landscaping environment here. Mendham also runs colder than most of the county — its higher elevation and western exposure push first frost earlier in fall and delay spring green-up by two to three weeks compared to eastern Morris County towns.
Lakeland Landscaping has been serving Mendham since 1975. We bring custom landscape design, expert construction, and reliable maintenance to Mendham homeowners who understand that outdoor spaces here require someone who knows Mendham’s terrain, soil, and deer pressure specifically — not a standard Morris County approach applied to a different kind of community.
Whether you are designing a new landscape from scratch, renovating an overgrown Mendham estate, or managing a property with equestrian facilities, we are the landscaping company that has been doing this work in Mendham Borough and Mendham Township for over five decades.
From design to maintenance, we deliver full-service landscaping built for Mendham’s large lots, equestrian properties, and western Morris County soil and climate. Each project is customized to your property’s specific terrain, deer pressure conditions, and seasonal requirements.
Mendham’s position at a major Morris County crossroads means the township has a wide diversity of property types, and each comes with specific landscape challenges.
Mendham properties often have clay-heavy, rocky soil that drains poorly, causing root rot in wet periods and drought stress in dry ones. Proper soil testing and preparation are essential for healthy plant growth.
Sloped and elevated terrain is also common, bringing wind exposure and erosion challenges. Effective designs include grading, retaining walls, and terracing to create stable, usable outdoor spaces.
High wildlife pressure, especially from deer, rabbits, and other small animals, can damage plantings. Using deer-resistant plants and protective strategies helps landscapes thrive.
Mendham homeowners frequently invest in custom outdoor living spaces that take advantage of the town’s natural setting, elevated patios with views, terraced garden areas, outdoor kitchens and fire pits built into hillside lots, and stone work that complements the area’s natural character.
We design and build outdoor living spaces as outdoor living space contractors who understand how to integrate structure into challenging terrain. Stone patios, natural flagstone walkways, timber or stone retaining walls, and custom garden designs are all part of what we do regularly in Mendham.
Patio installation in Mendham often involves working with significant grade changes, which means proper base preparation, retaining structures, and drainage planning are built into every project, not added as an afterthought.
Terrain & Soil Evaluation: We visit your Mendham property and assess slope, soil composition, rock presence, drainage flow patterns, wildlife pressure indicators, and sun/shade conditions. This information directly shapes your landscape design.
Custom Landscape Design: We create a site-specific landscape design that accounts for Mendham’s terrain. For sloped properties, we include retaining wall design and grading plans. For exposed hilltop sites, we select wind-tolerant species.
Permits: We manage all required permits for construction and hardscape work in Mendham Borough and Mendham Township.
Material Selection Suited to Mendham: We select paving materials, stone, and plants that are appropriate for western Morris County’s growing conditions and that complement the character of Mendham homes and properties.
Construction & Installation: Our experienced crews handle all hardscape installation, landscape construction, and planting, working carefully on Mendham’s challenging terrain.
Completion & Maintenance Planning: We complete every project with a full cleanup, a maintenance briefing, and the option to enroll in our annual VIP maintenance program.
Mendham’s higher elevation and western Morris County location mean a shorter growing season and harder winters than most of the county. Our VIP maintenance programs for Mendham are built around that reality — adjusted for earlier first frosts, later spring green-up, and the persistent deer pressure that defines every planting decision here.
Mendham maintenance programs include:
Make your outdoor space work for you
Let us help you explore landscaping options and create a beautiful, functional outdoor space tailored to your property.
Choosing a landscaper for a Mendham property means choosing someone who understands western Morris County’s clay-rocky soil, the shorter growing season at Mendham’s elevation, and the deer pressure that makes plant selection a calculated decision — not just an aesthetic one.
Lakeland has worked across Mendham Borough and Mendham Township since 1975. Dan Skarbnik Jr., our University of Delaware Landscape Horticulture graduate, leads every project. All work is executed by our own in-house crews with no subcontracting on any Mendham project.
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Design and install specialty gardens, poolside, foundation, specimen and ornamental plantings as well as outdoor living and entertaining spaces. Review and assess your current landscape and provide complete landscape maintenance.
Phone: 973.361.3315
Business Hours:
8am-6:30pm M-F
9am-2pm Sat
NJ HIC# 13VH00716100
We also serve nearby areas across Morris County
Yes. Large-lot properties — including equestrian estates, formal garden frameworks, and multi-acre maintained grounds — are the most common project type we work on in Mendham. We have designed and maintained estate-scale properties in Mendham Borough and Mendham Township since 1975.
Yes. Mendham is one of Morris County’s last communities with active equestrian estates. Landscape design near paddocks requires specific planning — fencing integration, runoff management from high-traffic areas, and perimeter planting that works with equestrian use. We have direct experience with this in Mendham.
Deer pressure is extremely high throughout Mendham’s woodland corridors. We design with deer-resistant species as the foundation of every planting plan — inkberry, switchgrass, Virginia sweetspire, coneflower, native ferns, and boxwood. We also apply seasonal deer-repellent treatments and install deer guards on newly planted specimens through the first winter.
They are two separate municipalities with separate permit requirements. Work requiring a permit in Mendham Borough may have a different process in Mendham Township. We identify which municipality your property falls in during consultation and manage all applicable requirements before any work begins.
Since 1975 — fifty years. Mendham has been part of our western Morris County service area from the start. Dan Skarbnik Sr. founded Lakeland serving this region, and Dan Skarbnik Jr. continues that work today across both Mendham Borough and Mendham Township.
Yes. Mendham’s higher elevation and western exposure produce earlier first snows and more accumulation than eastern Morris County. We provide residential and commercial snow and ice management in Mendham scheduled around Mendham’s specific weather patterns.
