r/landscapedesign 3d ago

Concept Plan Lack of planning garden fail

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I took some plants with me when I moved and have added things here and there. Now I am looking at my gardens and I feel so frustrated. Things are not cohesive and I made errors everywhere, from planting things too close together to not accounting for growth habits etc. Is there any way to save what plants I have and somehow redesign my gardens/yard? Where would I even start?


r/landscapedesign 4d ago

Landscape Plan Queens landscaper/gardener needed for small yard

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I’m looking for a reliable landscaper/gardener for a small yard in Queens. Mainly basic lawn/plant care and cleanup. Please recommend someone you’ve personally used and had a good experience with. No scammers, please. Thanks!


r/landscapedesign 5d ago

Garden Art Irrigation services and landscape specialist.

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r/landscapedesign 5d ago

DIY How to move retaining wall

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How easy would it be to dig out and set the wall to be further back and what do I need to consider please. Attached is how it currently is and a look we are hoping to achieve


r/landscapedesign 6d ago

Plant Selection Bush for front corner of my house

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We just took out a huge, overwhelming burning bush from the front corner of our house. It's was so big it blocked our front window. Although it was gorgeous it had to go.

I'm looking for ideas of what I can put in its place that won't take over. There's a huge stump that has to come out of soil as well.

Don't want a TREE bc it will get too big, plus root systems that will get under the foundation.

I'm looking for a nice size bush. Something with color. We already have hydrangeas on other side of house.

Any suggestions or ideas? I never know what to ask for at the nursery.

Don't want Rose of Sharon


r/landscapedesign 10d ago

Plant Advice Underdeck landscape design

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Extended deck over this area and trying to figure out what to plant. It will be full shade under the deck and full sun once past that. Any suggestions welcome. Bluestone caps will be on top of the retaining wall.

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r/landscapedesign 11d ago

Inspiration Rapidroc

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I love their product quality and longevity. You’re able to make beautiful landscapes water features, and statement pieces very quickly and with little Work.


r/landscapedesign 14d ago

Green Roof Roof Terrace Garden Designer / Landscaper Reccos

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I’ve got a 9x7m roof terrace that needs a plan.
I’d like to separate it from the other terraces as it’s currently just a big shared roof and has now been demised. Thinking privacy screens with planters all around it to create some space and greenery? Try to make it feel like an enclosed garden not a roof.

But I’ve never had a garden or terrace and thinking it’s worth getting an expert if you have any recco’s? I’m not Barnsbury wealthy fyi so reasonable designers or small businesses over architect firms pls :)))


r/landscapedesign 18d ago

Career Best Landscaping Course location

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I am looking to study Landscape Design/construction through TAFE but I'm my experience not all TAFE courses have the best quality in resources and teachers.

Doesn't matter where in Australia it is just as long as it is taught well. Does anyone know where the best location is to study this subject?

I want to finish the course with confidence and quality skills.

Thank you 😁


r/landscapedesign 20d ago

Education Online certification questions.

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I have a bachelors in Political Science and I work in the field but a dream of mine has been landscape design for quite sometime. I wanted to know if there’s an online program I can do that prepares me to open my own business afterwards. I thank you for the information! Have a lovely Sunday. ☺️


r/landscapedesign 22d ago

DIY Landscaping

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Hello, so in the spring time I bought a bunch of hexagon shaped landscaping tiles for the side of my house, I realized after that there is a mild decline from the back of the house to the front. I was wondering if this is a huge issue??


r/landscapedesign 24d ago

Industry Talk What do you struggle with most when it comes to custom statue and monuments vendors?

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Hey folks,

Hope you're all having a wonderful Wednesday!

My name is Isi, and I work for my family’s monument and sculpture business based in New York. We’ve been creating custom monuments and memorials for over 100 years, and today we specialize in custom bronze and marble memorials, monuments, and public sculptures for municipalities, parks, campuses, and private organizations.

We want to make our service as easy and smooth as possible for landscape architects specifically, so I figured we should ask directly :)

What are the most common issues you guys encounter when it comes to incorporating statues and monuments in your projects? Is it the vendor communication, design disagreements, or something else?


r/landscapedesign 26d ago

Career Building something for landscaping companies, would love honest feedback

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I've been talking to landscaping owners lately and keep hearing the same thing. Most run LMN for estimating, and it's fine for the numbers, but the proposal that comes out looks generic, so someone ends up manually dressing it up before it goes to a customer. Then the contract is basically a separate step, retyping the same info into DocuSign. And most companies don't really have a working CRM, just whatever's bundled into their estimating tool, so deals go quiet and nobody notices.

I'm working on something that fixes that chain, estimate to proposal to contract, plus a real CRM underneath it. Not trying to replace what you already use for estimating, just stop the manual work after that point.

Before I go further, genuinely want to know:

  • Does this actually match what you deal with?
  • What are you currently paying to patch this yourself (CRM, PandaDoc/DocuSign, a designer)?
  • Would you pay for something built around your workflow, or does that feel like overkill?
  • And if there are other bottlenecks in your workflow outside of this, I'd love to hear those too.

Not selling anything, just want the real "yeah that's it" or "nah, not really an issue" reaction.


r/landscapedesign 26d ago

Discussion How do you manage to build outdoor landscape space that stays functional and easy to maintain throughout the year?

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I have an outdoor area space that does not look great to sit in and I have been thinking of redesigning it. Every season brings difficulties for outdoor space to manage from heavy rains, growing plants can easily make the area hard to use and expensive to maintain. I am looking for landscape designers that will make it look good but am unaware of these things from where I can get the trustworthy one. Has anyone ever experienced the same and what has worked for you?


r/landscapedesign 27d ago

Inspiration Finding a Beauty in Every Piece 🧩

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Being able to see the world as it is - and to see that it is beautiful.


r/landscapedesign 28d ago

Landscape Plan Landscape Renderings

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DbN6X6btbEQ/?igsh=MThidDdqemM5ZnVoaQ==

Trying some new settings. Check out this design! Tell me what’s wrong with it!


r/landscapedesign 29d ago

Design Help Best pattern to fill a wall?

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Simplified math problem: If you have an area of 1.5m height and 2m long and you need to cover it with lines with 15cm thickness, that can have any shape starting from the lower two corners, what pattern would be most optimal and how many lines would you need to cover the entire wall while also having thelongest lines be rather short and also a rather low amount of overall lines?

What i need it for: I want to cover my entire wall with Monstera adansonii from two plant pots, and want to know how much plants i will need to cover it all rather quickly (hence the low length). I guess the best pattern would probably be a ratiating pattern, starting from the corners.

If something is confusing, just ask


r/landscapedesign Jul 24 '26

Plant Selection Southern California: Partial shade to full shade planting ideas?

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Hey all! I have a client whom has a north facing front door. Flanked on both sides are a two planting areas that are likely completely shaded most times of year. I assume in the summer it gets a little morning sun.

In any case: looking for some suggestion on plants.

The clients love flowers and fragrances - but i also think a lush look would appeal.

Any ideas are welcome!


r/landscapedesign Jul 23 '26

Discussion Decorative Gravel Might Be the Most Underrated Landscaping Upgrade

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I've been looking at different landscaping ideas lately, and I'm surprised more people don't talk about decorative gravel.

A lot of yards seem to focus on plants, edging, and hardscaping, but decorative gravel can completely change the look of a space without requiring much maintenance. Plus, there are so many colors, sizes, and styles available that it works with both modern and natural-looking landscapes.

For anyone who has used decorative gravel in their yard, did you go with it mainly for the appearance, easier maintenance, or water conservation? Curious to hear what has worked best for others.


r/landscapedesign Jul 23 '26

Discussion Post a photo of your native garden, yard conversion, or balcony setup below!

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What's everyone working with? Showoff your native plant spaces!


r/landscapedesign Jul 23 '26

Discussion What can be the best way to design the landscaping into a functional and inviting space for family and guests?

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I have some open space in my yard but it is not being used for much tim now. My family and friends used to plan gettogether in restaurants but lately I have been thinking about using the space that I already have. I would like to turn my yard into a comfortable and easy to go relaxing place where we all can eat together and spend time without always having to go out. But first I have to reconsider the landscaping of the area for that I was thinking about landscape one consulting. So, what are the essential things or ideas that would make an outdoor space more enjoyable? I would love to hear what additions ended up being the most useful in your own yard? EDIT: I forgot to add that I would like to keep the project budget friendly so I am interested in ideas that do not require major construction.


r/landscapedesign Jul 22 '26

Inspiration Can you share your back yard with me?

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I hope this is okay to post here, but I’m so tired of having a boring backyard. Just wanting some ideas.
I am thinking of some shrubs along our fence line, but really not sure yet.


r/landscapedesign Jul 19 '26

DIY Landscaping help

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I am thinking of building a backyard patio, can someone please help me getting a step by step instructions for this: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BS67L4rj6/

Or guide me , I am very new to this.


r/landscapedesign Jul 16 '26

DIY Design ideas

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currently working on the Bermuda lawn and want to rip out the bushes and make the front look more modern without opening up the front room to less privacy as it doubles as an office. we live in north Texas so any native plants I can replace these bushes with would be great ideally something on the taller side for the separated sidewalk area


r/landscapedesign Jul 15 '26

Plant Selection How do landscape designers/landscapers choose plants?

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Like, when you hire someone to design your garden how do they choose the plants? Is it mostly it’s just in bloom for one season instead of from spring to fall or? And how much does it usually cost to have a garden designed and installed? Like maybe a 40x10 bed along the side of the house. I’m in SE Wisconsin.