Landscape Designer Chattanooga, TN
MYW Landscape & Excavation
Transforming Outdoor Spaces Across Chattanooga
In the Chattanooga area, it’s not unusual for heavy spring rains to turn a backyard into a muddy mess. Fixing it often means regrading the yard, adding a stone walkway for easier access, and creating planting beds that can handle water runoff. It’s a clear example of how thoughtful landscape design can solve problems and make a space more enjoyable year-round.
That’s the kind of practical, creative approach behind residential and commercial landscape design in Chattanooga, TN, and surrounding communities like Hixson, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Dayton, Decatur, Jasper, and Walden. From the first design sketches to the final cleanup, the right team can handle everything — including the heavy equipment work that other landscapers outsource.
✓ Custom designs ✓ Quality Materials ✓ Expert Installation
✓ Ongoing Support
Our Landscape Designer Services
We offer comprehensive landscape design and excavation services to create your perfect space.
Backyard Landscaping
Backyards in the Chattanooga area can be as simple as a small patio and lawn or as detailed as a fully designed outdoor retreat. Good backyard landscaping balances beauty and function, making the space comfortable to use and easy to maintain. This might mean adding garden beds along a fence line, building a shaded seating area, or creating walkways that connect different parts of the yard.
The goal is to make the backyard a place you want to spend time, whether that’s for family gatherings, quiet mornings, or weekend cookouts.
Patios Landscaping
Defined walking areas not only make a yard easier to navigate, they add visual structure. Paver patios create inviting gathering spots, while stone or brick walkways connect different parts of the property.
Sometimes a modestly landscaped path through a garden can have more impact than a large, costly structure, it all comes down to how the space is used.
Retaining Walls
Slopes and uneven ground are common across the Chattanooga area, and retaining walls are one of the most effective ways to manage them. A well-built wall controls erosion, creates level planting areas, and can even double as seating in an outdoor space.
Stone, block, or timber options each bring their own look and function, depending on the style and needs of the yard.
Drainage Solutions & Grading
Heavy rains can quickly turn low-lying areas into standing water. Proper grading and drainage systems, such as French drains, swales, or catch basins, direct water away from buildings and into safe runoff zones.
Even small changes to a property’s slope can make a big difference in preventing water damage and keeping outdoor spaces usable.
Lawn Installation & Maintenance
A healthy lawn is the foundation of most landscapes. Whether it’s starting from bare soil or replacing worn-out turf, the right grass type for the Chattanooga climate keeps the yard looking good without constant upkeep.
Seasonal services like aeration, overseeding, and fertilizing help maintain a thick, green lawn year after year.
Garden & Plant Design
The right plants make a landscape feel alive and welcoming. That means choosing flowers, shrubs, and trees that work with the local climate, soil conditions, and available sunlight.
A good planting plan balances seasonal color, year-round interest, and maintenance needs so the garden looks good without constant replanting.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting extends the use of a yard past sunset and highlights the best features of the landscape. Path lights improve safety, spotlights accent trees or stonework, and subtle wall lighting adds a warm glow to seating areas.
Low-voltage LED systems are durable, energy-efficient, and designed to handle the Chattanooga area’s seasonal changes.
Outdoor Water Feature Design
From a small bubbling fountain to a full pond with aquatic plants, water features add sound and movement to a landscape. They can serve as a focal point, mask background noise, or simply create a relaxing atmosphere.
The best designs fit naturally into the surrounding landscape so they feel like they’ve always been there.
Custom Landscape Design
Every property in the Chattanooga area is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely delivers the best results. Custom landscape design starts with understanding how the space will be used, what the property needs, and how it can complement the home’s style. It may include a mix of planting beds, hardscaping, lighting, and water features arranged to create both function and visual appeal.
By tailoring each element, the final design fits the property naturally and works well in every season.
Land Clearing & Site Prep
Before any major landscaping or building project, the site has to be ready.
That can mean clearing trees, removing stumps, grading the ground, or preparing for drainage systems.
Having excavation capability in-house means the work is done efficiently and the site is ready for the next phase without delays.
Seasonal Cleanups & Maintenance
Each season in Chattanooga brings its own yard work.
Spring is about freshening beds and preparing for growth, summer often means trimming and weed control, fall focuses on leaf removal, and winter prep can protect sensitive plants from frost.
Seasonal maintenance keeps the property looking cared for year-round.
Planning & Budgeting Tips
Larger landscaping projects don’t have to happen all at once. Breaking a plan into phases — such as starting with grading and hardscaping, then adding planting beds and lighting later, spreads out costs and allows adjustments along the way.
Investing in proper site prep and quality materials early on helps the finished landscape last longer.
Why Choose MYW Landscape & Excavation
Complete services from design through construction and maintenance
Knowledge of Chattanooga-area terrain and seasonal challenges
Attention to detail in every step of the process
Whether the goal is a new outdoor living area, a functional retaining wall, or a complete yard makeover, MYW Landscape & Excavation brings the experience and equipment to handle it all.
Ready to start your landscape design in Chattanooga?
Contact MYW Landscape & Excavation today to schedule a consultation and begin planning a yard you’ll enjoy all year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our landscaping and design services.
How much do landscaping plans cost?
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.
What is a good landscaping budget?
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.
What landscaping adds the most value to a home?
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.
What’s the difference between a landscape designer and a landscape architect?
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.
What’s the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?
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.
How do I choose the right landscape designer?
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.
What should I ask a landscape designer?
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?
How can I save money on landscape design?
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.
What is the least expensive landscaping?
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.
Is landscaping worth the spend?
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.
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