Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Landscape Design in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Landscaping, Lighting and Greenery

Landscape Design

Complete landscape design that ties patios, plantings, paths and lighting into one plan that fits your yard and your routines.

A good landscape starts on paper. The design decides where the patio sits, how paths flow, where the shade falls and which plants belong in sun, shade, wet or dry spots. Nashville yards have clay soil, hills and hot summers, and a design that respects those facts looks better and needs less rework. A plan also lets you build in phases without losing the big picture.

Your designer walks the property, listens to how you live and studies sun, soil, slopes, views and water. A concept plan shows beds, surfaces, structures, paths and planting zones, and you review it and adjust before anything is built. The final plan includes plant lists, materials and a phasing option. The scope notes drainage, lighting and irrigation so they are not forgotten. Seasons are part of the design. We plan for what the yard looks like in winter, when evergreens and bark matter, as well as in spring and summer, so the landscape has interest all year. Photos of yards you like are a great way to share your taste.

Site study

Sun, shade, soil, slope and water patterns shape the design before any lines are drawn.

Layered planting

Trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers are layered for structure, seasonal color and low upkeep.

Paths and rooms

Walks, patios and lawn are arranged so the yard feels like connected outdoor rooms.

Plan for phases

A master plan can be built over several seasons, with each phase looking complete.

What is included

  • Site walk and goals
  • Sun, soil and water study
  • Concept plan
  • Revisions
  • Plant lists and materials
  • Phase plan
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a back yard with the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lightsBefore: a back yard with a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shadeBeforeAfter
A bare, muddy back yard turned into an outdoor living room. From a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shade to the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lights.
Why it works

What you get with Landscape Design

Walk the property

Goals and conditions noted.

Study sun, soil and water

Site analyzed.

Draw a concept

Layout shared.

Refine together

Changes made.

Finalize plans and plant lists

Documents prepared.

Plan the build

Phases and schedule agreed.

Try it now

Patio and Outdoor Living Budget Planner

Pick a patio, deck, kitchen, fire pit, wall or lighting job, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe your yard

    You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and measure

    A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.

  3. 03

    Design and approve

    You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.

  4. 04

    Mark utilities and prepare the base

    Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.

  5. 05

    Build and finish

    Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.

Questions

Landscape Design FAQ

What does a landscape design include?

A plan of beds, surfaces, paths and structures, plant choices and notes on lighting, irrigation and drainage.

Can you design around existing trees?

Yes, we protect healthy trees and design with their shade and roots in mind.

Can I build the plan in phases?

Yes, and each phase is planned to look finished on its own.

How do you choose plants?

We match plants to light, soil, water and the look you want, favoring hardy and native options.

Do you work with my existing patio?

Yes, we can design around it or plan to update it.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Landscape Design.

Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 431-3789 to talk now.

Tell us about your yard

One designer will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

Prefer to talk? Call (615) 431-3789. We never sell your information.

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