Washington Township spans two distinct landscapes: Schooley’s Mountain, a rocky plateau rising over 600 feet with steep slopes and shallow soil, and Long Valley below it — flat, fertile farmland that has supported agriculture since German settlers arrived in the 1700s. Nearly 5,000 acres of preserved farmland make Washington Township one of Morris County’s last places where rural character genuinely shapes how properties are landscaped. Properties on the mountain face shallow bedrock and drainage challenges; properties in the valley deal with rich soil, higher water tables near the South Branch Raritan and Musconetcong watersheds, and a setting that calls for landscaping that complements rather than competes with the surrounding farmland.
Lakeland Landscaping has provided complete design, construction, planting, and maintenance services throughout Washington Township and Long Valley since 1975. We understand what properties on Schooley’s Mountain and in the valley below actually require — not a one-size-fits-all suburban approach.
Whether you need a full landscape upgrade, new features, or ongoing maintenance, Lakeland Landscaping delivers creative solutions, expert craftsmanship, and dependable service.
We deliver tailored landscaping services across Washington Township and Long Valley, addressing Schooley’s Mountain’s rocky terrain, the valley’s farmland-adjacent properties, and the rural residential character that defines this part of Morris County.
Schooley’s Mountain’s shallow, rocky soil and Long Valley’s higher water table near the South Branch Raritan create maintenance demands that differ across Washington Township depending on where your property sits. Our VIP programs account for both conditions.
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In Washington Township & Long Valley, we transform homes, properties, and commercial spaces into functional, vibrant outdoor environments, providing expert care from beginning to end.
We leave your landscape pristine and provide guidance so it thrives long-term — whether a Schooley’s Mountain property or a Long Valley home bordering preserved farmland.
Washington Township’s two landscapes create different challenges. Schooley’s Mountain properties face shallow bedrock, steep slope erosion, and shallow soil depth that restricts root growth and drainage. Long Valley properties near the South Branch Raritan and Musconetcong watersheds deal with higher water tables, richer but sometimes waterlogged soil, and seasonal wetland buffer considerations near these protected river corridors.
Lakeland Landscaping solves these problems with tailored solutions like advanced drainage systems, precise grading, soil aeration, and erosion control to restore healthy land conditions.
We also manage weeds, invasive plants, and pests while providing seasonal care to protect against winter freeze–thaw and salt damage, ensuring durable, low-maintenance, and attractive landscapes year-round.
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 Washington Township property means choosing someone who understands the difference between Schooley’s Mountain’s rocky terrain and Long Valley’s farmland-adjacent soil — not a single approach applied to both.
Lakeland has handled everything in-house across Washington Township and Long Valley since 1975. Dan Skarbnik Jr., our University of Delaware Landscape Horticulture graduate, leads every design. Our team builds landscapes suited to whichever side of the township your property sits on.
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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. Schooley’s Mountain’s shallow, rocky soil and steep slopes require different planning than valley properties — proper drainage routing, erosion control, and plant selection suited to thin topsoil over bedrock. We’ve worked on both sides of Washington Township since 1975.
Often yes. Properties near the South Branch Raritan, Musconetcong, or Lamington River corridors may have wetland buffer considerations that affect grading, planting, and construction near the waterway. We assess this during site evaluation and advise on requirements before work begins.
Yes. Washington Township has nearly 5,000 acres of preserved farmland, and many residential properties border these protected areas. We design landscapes that respect this rural setting — naturalistic transitions, farmland-appropriate plant selection, and screening that works with the agricultural character rather than against it.
Yes. Our VIP maintenance programs account for whether your property sits on Schooley’s Mountain’s rocky terrain or in Long Valley’s richer farmland soil — these require different seasonal approaches, and we plan accordingly.
Since 1975 — fifty years. Washington Township and Long Valley have been part of our western Morris County service area from the start. Dan Skarbnik Jr. continues that work today across both the mountain and valley sides of the township.
Yes. We provide snow and ice management for residential and commercial properties across Washington Township and Long Valley, including the steeper grades and longer driveways common on Schooley’s Mountain properties.
