Commercial Landscape Design
Site-specific design for offices, retail, campuses and communities: planting plans, circulation, lighting, irrigation and a phased path to build.
Good commercial landscape design is part marketing, part engineering and part long-term budgeting. The planting has to support the brand and make buildings easier to find, but it also has to survive parking lot heat, road salt, snow piles and mowers, and it has to be maintainable by a crew on a reasonable schedule. In Nashville, designs also have to respect clay soils, stormwater rules and the way sites grow over time, since a shrub that is perfect on opening day can be a pruning problem in five years. A design that ignores those realities costs money every season.
We begin by listening to the owner or manager about goals, budget and constraints, then walk the site to study sun, drainage, traffic, utilities and sightlines. The design phase produces a planting plan, hardscape and lighting notes, irrigation guidance and a phasing recommendation, with plant lists chosen for their mature size, maintenance needs and local performance. We can work with the property’s engineer or architect, present to a board or ownership group and then build the design ourselves, so the crew that installs it understands the thinking behind it.
Goals before plants
We start with what the property needs to say and do, then choose plants and features to match.
Mature size in mind
Plants are placed for what they will become, which keeps pruning and replacement low.
Designed to be maintained
Bed shapes, edges and plant choices make routine care faster and cleaner.
Phased delivery
Large plans are split into stages so work can follow the budget.
What is included
- Goals and budget conversation
- Site analysis of sun, drainage and traffic
- Planting plan and plant schedule
- Hardscape, lighting and irrigation notes
- Phasing and budget guidance
- Installation by the same team
See the transformation.
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BeforeAfterWhat you get with Landscape Design
Site-specific
Fits the property and brand.
Right plants
Mature size and site tolerance.
Easy upkeep
Designed for crews.
Phased plan
Stages that fit budgets.
Water-smart
Irrigation planned in.
Presentation ready
Clear for owners and boards.
Property types and guides for Landscape Design
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Property typeOffice Parks and CampusesTenants and visitors judge a business by its grounds. Learn what office parks and corporate campuses need for…Learn more 
Property typeMixed-Use and New DevelopmentNew projects need landscape installed on schedule and a maintenance plan ready on day one. See how developers…Learn more 
Topic guideNative PlantsNative plants cut watering and replacement while supporting pollinators. See which Middle Tennessee natives perform well in commercial…Learn more Commercial Landscaping Budget Planner
Pick a service, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range for your property.
Our process, start to finish.
- 01
Call and schedule
You tell us about the property and what you need, a new program, a contractor change or a project, and we set a walk that fits your day.
- 02
Walk and measure
We walk the grounds with the manager, owner or a board member, measure turf and beds and note trees, ponds, irrigation, drainage and problem areas.
- 03
Proposal and options
You receive an itemized written proposal with areas, tasks, frequencies, seasonal services and options, ready for a board or owner to review.
- 04
Onboarding
We document starting conditions with photos, map the property, set the schedule and contacts and complete any catch-up work in the first month.
- 05
Service and projects
Crews follow the schedule, projects are phased around your operations and visits are logged so you can see what was done.
- 06
Review and plan ahead
We review results with you each quarter, adjust the scope as needed and plan seasonal work and reserve projects for the year ahead.
Landscape Design FAQ
Can you work with our architect or engineer?
Yes. We coordinate with design teams on grading, drainage, utilities and plant schedules.
Do you provide drawings?
We provide planting plans and notes suited to the project, and we coordinate with the project engineer or architect when stamped drawings are required.
Can you build what you design?
Yes. Many clients prefer one team for design and installation.
How do you choose plants?
By site conditions, mature size, maintenance level and how well they perform in Middle Tennessee.
Can the design be phased?
Yes. We often split projects across seasons to match budgets.
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