Landscape Design and Planning in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Landscape Design and Planting

Landscape Design and Planning

A clear plan for your yard: layout, planting, hardscape and lighting sketched on paper so you can see the result and build it in phases.

A good landscape starts on paper. Without a plan, yards grow by accident: a tree here, a bed there, a patio that never quite fits. A design connects the pieces. It places walks where people actually walk, puts shade where it is needed, hides what should be hidden and frames what deserves to be seen. For Nashville homes, where lots can be small, sloped or heavily wooded, a plan also keeps drainage, utilities and neighbors in mind from the start.

We begin with a site walk and a conversation about how you live outdoors. We measure the space, note sun and shade and look at drainage, soil and views. Then we sketch the layout, choose plants and materials and show you how the pieces fit. The plan can be built all at once or in phases, so you can start with the front yard and add a patio next year. You get a written scope and a plant list, whether you hire us to build it or not.

Listen first

We ask how you want to use the yard before we draw a single line.

Measure and map

Sun, shade, slope and drainage are recorded so the plan fits the land.

Sketch the solution

Layouts, plant lists and materials are shown on paper for review.

Build in phases

The plan is organized so you can build now and add later.

What is included

  • Site walk and goals conversation
  • Measurements and site notes
  • Layout sketch and plant list
  • Material and style options
  • Phased build plan
  • Written scope and next steps
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a backyard with a stone patio with seating, curved garden beds, a green lawn and shrubs along the fenceBefore: a backyard with a plain backyard with a patchy lawn and a wooden fenceBeforeAfter
Plain backyard turned into an outdoor room. From a plain backyard with a patchy lawn and a wooden fence to a stone patio with seating, curved garden beds, a green lawn and shrubs along the fence.
Why it works

What you get with Design and Planning

A clear layout

See it before you build.

Plant list

Right plants, right places.

Measured plans

Fits the real space.

Phased steps

Spread the cost.

Drainage considered

Water has a path.

Written scope

Yours to keep.

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Which Landscaping Service Do I Need? Quiz

Answer five questions about your yard, your lawn and your goals to see whether you need design, lawn care, hardscape, drainage or tree work.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about your yard and what you want, new landscaping, a lawn fix or a patio, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and measure

    We walk the property, measure the areas and check sun, shade, soil, drainage and access, noting existing plants and anything worth keeping.

  3. 03

    Plan and explain

    We explain your options for plants, materials and layout, sketch the design and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.

  4. 04

    Prepare the site

    We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house and lawn, remove what must go and rebuild the soil and base.

  5. 05

    Plant and build

    We install plants, sod, stone and lighting with the crew on site from the first delivery to the last load of mulch, keeping the site tidy as we go.

  6. 06

    Care and follow-up

    We walk you through watering and care, leave a simple guide, clean up and set a reminder for your first-season check.

Questions

Design and Planning FAQ

Do I need a design before building?

It is not required, but a plan saves money by avoiding changes and rework.

Can I use the design with another contractor?

Yes. You receive a written scope and plant list you can use anywhere.

Do you provide drawings?

We provide clear sketches and plant lists that show layout and materials.

Can the plan be built in phases?

Yes. We organize the work so each phase stands on its own.

How long does design take?

Many plans are ready within a week or two after the site visit.

Next step

Get your free Design and Planning estimate.

Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

Tell us about your project

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

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