Question 1

How much does landscape design cost in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Design fees typically range from $500 for a focused planting plan to $3,500+ for a full property master plan. Most clients apply the design fee toward installation when they hire us to build the project.

Question 2

What plants grow best in Maryland landscapes?

Accepted Answer

We favor proven Mid-Atlantic performers, Inkberry, Itea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Switchgrass, Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Eastern Redbud, and native ferns, chosen for clay soils, humidity, and deer pressure.

Question 3

Do you offer deer-resistant planting plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most of our suburban Maryland clients want deer-resistant designs. We lean on Boxwood, ornamental grasses, alliums, Russian sage, ferns, and other proven deer-resistant species.

Question 4

How long does the design process take?

Accepted Answer

Typically two to four weeks from the first property walk to a plan you can build from. Larger properties or multi-phase master plans take longer. We would rather spend the extra week getting the plan right than start digging against a sketch.

Question 5

Do you install the designs you draw?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The same crew that designs the space builds it, which means nothing is designed that we cannot execute, and there is no gap between plan and installation where details get lost.

Question 6

Can you work with an existing landscape?

Accepted Answer

Often the best projects are renovations rather than blank slates. Mature trees and established beds are assets worth keeping. We assess what is healthy and worth building around, and phase the work so the property looks intentional at every stage rather than torn up for a season.