Landscape Design & Installation in Chattanooga, TN

We price plans by scope. Yard size, detail level, and any permits or engineering all matter.

Most folks start with an on-site consult. After that, we give a clear, written scope with a flat design fee. Need 3D views or phasing? We add those as line items so you see the cost before you say yes.

Make a short list: must-haves, nice-to-haves.

In our area, we suggest funding these first: grading, drainage, solid base work.

That’s the stuff that stops mud after spring rains and keeps patios from shifting. We can phase everything else so it fits your number.

Clean edges, a stable front walk, and healthy planting beds boost curb appeal fast. In the back, a durable patio with lighting gets used a lot. Shade trees help with summer heat.

Smart drainage protects the house and lawn. Simple and tidy usually wins over fussy.

We’re landscape designers and builders. Designers plan outdoor spaces, planting, patios, lighting, and more. Landscape architects have a professional license and handle bigger or technical work that may need stamped drawings. If your project needs an architect, we bring one in and coordinate the team.

A designer plans the layout. A landscaper installs and maintains it. We do design-build, so the same team that draws your plan can grade, build, plant, and finish.

Since we handle excavation and drainage in-house, scheduling is smoother and details don’t get lost.

Look for:

- A portfolio that feels like your style

- Clear drawings and a simple process

- Local know-how about slopes, clay soil, and heavy rain

- Straight pricing and clean contracts
- Meet us, tell us how you use the space, and see if we listen. Fit matters.

Great questions:

- What’s the process and timeline?

- What drawings do I get? (plan, plant list, 3D, phasing)

- How will you handle drainage and grading on my lot?

- Can we build in stages?

- Which materials hit my budget and upkeep level?

- Who handles permits or engineering if needed?

- How do revisions work?

Phase the project. We’ll fix grading and drainage first, then hardscape, then planting, then lighting. Use simple shapes and standard paver sizes. Pick plants that thrive in the Chattanooga area here so you’re not replacing them. Buy smaller plant sizes and let them grow in. Keep any good stone or plants you already have, we may be able to reuse them.

Low-cost ideas that still look clean:

- Fresh mulch beds with a sharp edge

- Seed or overseed where it makes sense

- Gravel or stepping-stone paths with proper edging

- A small mix of tough, heat-ready plants instead of many varieties

Neat lines and consistency make a budget yard feel finished.

If it solves real problems and fits your life, yes. A good plan cuts mud, moves water away from the house, adds shade, and gives you places to sit, cook, and play. You’ll use the yard more, and it helps resale too.