A thoughtfully designed outdoor space should complement your home, reflect your personal style, and make the most of your property. From inviting gardens and stone patios to complete backyard transformations, the right design brings beauty and function together.
Calgo Gardens provides landscape and hardscape design in Toms River, NJ, along with professional garden maintenance and specialty planting services. Family-run since 1978 and based in Freehold, our team creates outdoor spaces tailored to each property’s natural characteristics and the way homeowners want to enjoy them.
Whether you are refreshing an established garden or planning a complete property renovation, Calgo Gardens offers residential landscaping and outdoor improvement services throughout Toms River and surrounding Ocean County communities.
Our landscape design services bring together plant selection, garden layouts, and functional improvements to create cohesive outdoor environments.
Projects may include:
Every design accounts for sunlight, soil conditions, plant maturity, and seasonal interest to support a landscape that continues to develop beautifully over time.
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Well-planned hardscape features add structure and create comfortable spaces for gathering, entertaining, and enjoying your property.
Our hardscape design and installation services include:
Hardscape layouts and materials are selected with attention to the property’s architecture, drainage, and site conditions.
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Established landscapes benefit from professional care that maintains plant health, seasonal appearance, and the original design.
Calgo Gardens offers personalized gardening and landscape maintenance services, including:
Maintenance programs are tailored to the needs of each property, whether caring for mature gardens or recently installed plantings.
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Custom planters and specialty gardens introduce color, texture, and character to patios, entryways, and established landscapes.
Our specialty gardening services include:
These services can complement a larger landscape project or provide a focused improvement to an existing outdoor space.
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Landscape and hardscape projects in Toms River require consideration of local soil, drainage, and weather conditions. Properties closer to Barnegat Bay may experience greater wind and salt exposure, while inland neighborhoods can present different planting and drainage challenges.
Calgo Gardens evaluates these conditions when planning outdoor improvements. Plant selections are based on factors such as sunlight, soil composition, and mature growth, while patios and walkways require appropriate consideration of grading, drainage, and material durability.
This site-specific approach helps create outdoor spaces that remain attractive and functional through New Jersey’s changing seasons.
Every project begins with understanding your property and what you want to achieve.
On-Site Consultation
We discuss your goals and evaluate existing landscape features, sunlight, drainage, and available space.
Design Development
Our team creates a layout incorporating appropriate planting, hardscape features, and materials.
Planning & Refinement
Design details and selections are finalized before installation begins.
Professional Installation
Our landscape and hardscape teams bring the approved plan to life.
Final Walkthrough
We review the completed project and discuss relevant care and maintenance recommendations.
The process is adapted to the scope of each project, from individual garden improvements to complete outdoor transformations.
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Since 1978, Calgo Gardens has been designing, building, and maintaining landscapes throughout New Jersey. Our family-run business combines horticultural expertise, creative landscape design, and skilled hardscape installation to bring outdoor projects together from concept through completion.
Located in Freehold, our seven-acre nursery and garden destination allows clients to explore plants, textures, and seasonal displays that can inspire their landscape designs.
Our Harmony by Design philosophy emphasizes the relationship between nature, architecture, and outdoor living, creating spaces that feel intentional and personal.
Properties near Barnegat Bay may experience salt exposure, coastal winds, and sandy soils. Depending on the site, salt-tolerant shrubs, ornamental grasses, and certain native plants can be appropriate choices. Plant selections should also account for sunlight, drainage, and available growing space.
Yes. Coastal properties may require additional consideration of soil stability, grading, drainage, and applicable local development requirements, particularly in designated flood-prone areas. These factors should be evaluated before selecting materials and finalizing an installation plan.
Landscape planning can incorporate grading adjustments, drainage improvements, and plant selections suited to wetter areas. The appropriate approach depends on the source and severity of the drainage problem, making an on-site evaluation an important first step.
Yes. Carefully positioned trees, layered shrubs, and varied plant heights can provide screening while maintaining desirable sightlines. The design should account for the property’s layout, mature plant growth, and exposure to coastal conditions.
Whether you are planning a custom patio, redesigning your gardens, or looking for professional landscape care, Calgo Gardens can help create an outdoor space that complements your home and the way you want to enjoy it.
Call 732-919-7770 or complete our design questionnaire to discuss your Toms River outdoor project.
Calgo Gardens | 462 Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
