Business Details
18 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Northern New Jersey
Back to Nature is an award-winning landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm based in Northern New Jersey. We specialize in creating ecologically inspired landscapes that reconnect clients to natural beauty and local food systems. Our full-service approach includes in-house landscape architects, construction managers, masons, horticulturists, and artisans who collaborate to deliver personalized outdoor spaces. With over 15 years of experience, we serve properties across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, prioritizing sustainability and client relationships. Our team combines traditional hand-drawn sketches with cutting-edge 3D modeling to ensure every project reflects the client's unique vision.We manage all phases from design to maintenance, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. Our edible gardens and culinary experiences integrate organic food production into landscapes, offering cooking classes and harvesting lessons. The firm also operates a retail Garden Center focused on organic living, providing plants, design services, and curated gifts. Our commitment to ecological stewardship is demonstrated through LEED-certified projects and partnerships with architects, realtors, and home builders. We emphasize transparency, open communication, and long-term client satisfaction in every project.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Construction
Edible Gardens
Landscape Maintenance
Garden Center
Custom Pools
Masonry Work
Seasonal Decor
Floral Design
Native Plant Sales
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service design/build and maintenance under one roof.
- Our team includes certified landscape architects and LEED-accredited professionals.
- We integrate edible gardens and culinary experiences into outdoor spaces.
- Our 15+ years of experience focus on ecologically responsible landscaping solutions.
- We operate a retail Garden Center with curated organic living products.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture team creates customized outdoor spaces using hand-drawn sketches and 3D modeling. We focus on ecological integration and client-specific needs. Services include site analysis, master planning, and sustainable design implementation for residential properties.
Landscape Construction
We handle complete landscape construction from grading to water features. Our team manages all project phases with precision craftsmanship. Services include hardscaping, pool installation, and outdoor living amenity integration for new developments.
Edible Gardens
Specialized edible landscape design incorporates fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and pollinator habitats. We provide organic maintenance and offer culinary workshops. Services include chicken coop installation and sustainable food system integration for residential properties.
Landscape Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance services preserve landscape beauty year-round. We offer seasonal cleanups, irrigation management, and event preparation. Our team provides tailored care plans for both small gardens and large estates across three states.
Garden Center
Our retail Garden Center offers native plants, mature trees, and exotic specimens. We provide design consultations and seasonal container arrangements. The store features organic gardening supplies, floral arrangements, and curated home decor items.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide landscaping services throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer full-service design/build capabilities with one coordinated team.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine ecological principles with edible landscape integration and culinary experiences.
Are maintenance services available year-round?
Yes, we offer comprehensive seasonal maintenance programs for all property sizes.
Do you have a retail location?
Our Garden Center in Basking Ridge offers plants, design services, and curated gifts.
Reviews (7)
Cindy McWilliams
Apr 12, 2022
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Wanted to share photo of gorgeous lilac bloom. After Superstorm Sandy, Back to Nature gave away 100's of free trees. We brought home a foot tall baby lilac that has grown to be over 10 ft and is covered with gorgeous perfumed blooms! Each year we are reminded of the generosity of Back to Nature and appreciate all they do to give back to our community and make it more beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hc I.
Dec 13, 2021
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Love their shop any time of year but especially at the holidays - they have everything you need and it's all well constructed. You cannot find prettier wreaths anywhere else, and they have so many more beautiful gift items. I will never go anywhere else!
M. Elizabeth
May 17, 2021
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Customer service is unmatched. Think Nordstrom's meets Disney meets your friendly neighborhood garden store. Every time I've entered this place the staff have gone above and beyond to make sure my needs are met, including putting me on a list to alert me when the plant I wanted would be in stock. Store is clean and beautiful, plants are of high quality and sold in excellent soil. They're tremendously helpful and are always available to help you repot a plant; even if you didn't buy it there. Would give 6 stars if I could.
Ridgeguy
Jun 20, 2020
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Very rude & pretentious atmosphere! When you ask questions they act like they are doing YOU a favor! I sensed a very "liberal organic vibe" which makes sense since THEY are the ones that are intolerant & judgmental of others! They really need to get over themselves! I wish I had read the reviews before wasting my time. There are other local garden centers that have a better selection, a better location, & better customer service. Any positive reviews on this place must be fake! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!
Calea Stiles-Schatz
Dec 06, 2019
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Such a beautiful place, great products (love their local honey, soaps, oils+), and helpful staff. If you bring in a picture of your front/backyard the staff can help you plan your garden!
Khurshid Junus
May 27, 2019
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Look no further than this nursery for all your plant needs. I was looking for a gardenia potted tree and almost none of the nurseries had it. To make long story short, I found a beautiful gardenia tree here with 12 buds on it for a really good price. Staff members are also very friendly. I will be back for sure!
Elizabeth Gramer
Jan 24, 2019
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I have gone here for a few years now and their only downside is that they are a bit pricey. However, for the summer they usually have STUNNING hanging baskets and for a gardener with a shade garden, they usually have a very nice supply of shade tolerant perennials. Over the years I bought several beautiful clematis plants (that are thriving) as well as delightful, delicate epimidium plants doing well too. My photos only show the place in late April, BEFORE it fills up with more annuals and hanging plants.
