Signature Service
The Mello Roots Landscape Score™
A thorough, plain-language assessment of your property's trees and landscape health — scored, documented, and delivered with a clear action plan.
Your landscape, honestly evaluated.
Most homeowners have no idea what's actually happening with their trees and shrubs. They rely on a landscaping crew that's focused on mowing and blowing — not on the long-term health of the plants in their care.
The Mello Roots Landscape Score™ changes that. It's a comprehensive, documented assessment of your entire property — delivered in plain language, with a score, photos, and a prioritized action plan your team can actually use.
What you receive
Personal Property Walkthrough
Chris visits your property and walks every inch of it with you — or on your behalf. He examines every tree, shrub, and planting bed, asking the questions most people never think to ask.
Written Assessment Report
A detailed, plain-language report with photos documenting every finding. No jargon, no vague recommendations — just clear, honest observations about what's thriving and what needs attention.
Your Landscape Score
A single composite score (0–100) that gives you an at-a-glance picture of your property's overall health. Broken down by category: tree health, soil quality, pest and disease risk, and design suitability.
Prioritized Action Plan
A ranked list of recommended actions — from urgent interventions to long-term improvements — formatted so your landscaping crew can follow it without needing to interpret anything.
Ongoing Reference Document
Your report becomes a living reference for your property. Use it when hiring new landscapers, planning renovations, or making decisions about your outdoor space for years to come.
How the score works
Four categories. One clear number. A complete picture of your property.
Thriving
Sample score — Newport Beach property
90–100
Exceptional
75–89
Thriving
55–74
Needs Attention
0–54
At Risk
Structural integrity, vitality, signs of stress, disease, or pest activity across all woody plants on the property.
Nutrient levels, compaction, drainage, and pH — the foundation everything else depends on.
Current infestations, early warning signs, and environmental conditions that increase vulnerability.
Whether the right plants are in the right places — species selection, spacing, sun exposure, and long-term fit for the coastal California climate.
Who it's for
New homeowners
Just moved in? Know exactly what you're working with before you invest in your landscape.
Homeowners with mature trees
Older trees carry more risk and more value. Know their true condition.
Anyone frustrated with their landscaper
Give your crew a clear, expert-authored roadmap — and stop guessing whether things are being done right.
Pre-renovation planning
Before any major landscape project, know what to protect, what to remove, and what to work around.
The report gave our gardener a clear roadmap. The difference in six months has been remarkable.
Sarah M.
Newport Beach homeowner
Common questions
Ready to know what's really going on out there?
Schedule your Landscape Score assessment today. Chris will take care of the rest.