Master-planned landscape architecture project in Mercer County NJ. Drone view of completed estate property at golden hour.
ARCHITECTURE · MASTER PLANNING · PHASED BUILDOUTS

Not Just Contractors. Designers Of The Grounds We Build.

The crew that draws the plan also builds it. No hand-off, no telephone-game between designer and installer.

15+
Years On The Ground
60
Seasons Run
12
Mercer Towns
4.9
Avg. Rating
The Work

Inside Landscape Design.

Property Master Plans

Multi-acre estates, phased buildouts, full-property choreography.

Planting Design

Zone 6b/7a-tuned plant palettes, deer-resistant where needed, four-season interest.

Hardscape Design

Patio, walkway, and retaining wall layout integrated with the planting plan.

Drainage + Grading Design

Engineered fixes for Mercer Countys clay soil. Drawn before a single shovel hits.

Lighting + Irrigation Design

Low-voltage lighting plans and drip irrigation layouts integrated with planting design.

Site Analysis + 3D Visualization

See the project before it is built. Sun studies, drainage modeling, materials samples.

Why New Dawn

The landscape design difference, in four lines.

The same owners who design it are on-site for the build

Plans are real construction documents, not concept renderings

Princeton.gov registered + Sustainable Princeton certified

Zone 6b/7a expertise. Local plant palettes, not big-box plant lists

Gallery

Landscape Design gallery.

Princeton Junction New-Build Install. landscape design project in Princeton Junction, NJ.
Princeton Junction, NJ · 2025
Princeton Junction New-Build Install
Princeton Perennial Border And Privacy Hedge. landscape design project in Princeton, NJ.
Princeton, NJ · 2024
Princeton Perennial Border And Privacy Hedge
Princeton Formal Garden With Topiary. landscape design project in Princeton, NJ.
Princeton, NJ · 2024
Princeton Formal Garden With Topiary
Built On Reviews. Run By The Owners.
4.9★
Average Rating
80+
Verified Reviews
15+
Years Operating
12
Mercer Towns
24/7
Snow Operations
“From a 40-home HOA to a single backyard, the same two owners walk every property. That has been the standard since day one.”
Jovanni & Oswaldo · Co-Founders
Scope We Cover
Private EstatesSingle-Family HomesTownhomesHOA CommunitiesApartment ComplexesCorporate CampusesRetail CentersIndustrial WarehousesMunicipal Adjacent
FAQ

The questions you would actually ask.

Do you draw plans or just install what someone else designed?

Both. We draw the plans and build them. If you already have plans from another designer, we can install them. Most clients prefer one team end-to-end so there is no telephone-game between design and build.

How long does a master plan take?

Two to six weeks from first site walk to finished plan, depending on property size and how much engineering (drainage, grading, structures) the property needs. We share progress drafts so you are not waiting in the dark.

What does landscape architecture cost in NJ?

Master plans typically run between three and twelve thousand dollars depending on acreage and complexity. The plan fee is credited against the build if you go forward with us.

Can you work with my architect or builder?

Yes. We coordinate with home architects, builders, pool contractors, and arborists regularly. We come to the table with plans, not opinions.

Do you handle approvals like Princeton or Sustainable Princeton?

Yes. We are listed on both the Princeton.gov registered landscapers and Sustainable Princeton lists, and we navigate township approvals when a project requires them.

Other Services

We also handle the rest of the property.