Avoiding the Expensive Mistake

An informative session on how to make smart planting decisions before the season begins.

Decision-making and avoiding regret

Join local landscape designer Jay Correa of Get Down & Garden for an informative session on how to make smart planting decisions before the season begins. In this class, you’ll learn how to avoid the most common and costly landscape mistakes — from improper spacing and poor plant selection to choosing trees and shrubs that won’t thrive long-term

What We’ll Cover:

How to start with a plan so your landscape feels cohesive — not improvised

Why mature plant size matters more than how it looks in the pot

How to choose the right trees and shrubs to avoid costly removals later

Proper spacing techniques that reduce long-term maintenance

When to invest in structural plants — and where you can safely save

How to work with your property’s sun, soil, and drainage instead of fighting them

The most common planting mistakes homeowners make (and how to prevent them)

Smart decision-making strategies that create a landscape you’ll love for years

Having trouble with the Zoom link? Chat with us in the app, email team@betterspaces.com, or join directly: https://betterspacesprod.page.link/BetterSpacesClasses

Instructor Bio:

Jay Correa is a landscape designer and horticultural professional based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Alongside his hands-on work at a local nursery, Jay designs residential gardens throughout Bergen County with a focus on creativity, sustainability, and year-round interest. Through his Get Down & Garden social media presence, he shares practical plant knowledge, design inspiration, and maintenance tips that help his followers grow with confidence and care.