Custom Landscape Design in Cutler Bay, FL

The usual complaints about landscape design are that it never gets built as drawn, costs more than expected, or looks great for a season and then the plants die. We design the layout and install it ourselves, so the finished yard matches the plan, and we plan for South Florida heat, salt and rain from the start.

What you get

• On-site consultation and property assessment
• Design concept tailored to your style and budget
• Plant and material selection suited to South Florida
• Installation coordinated start to finish

A design consultation and plan typically take one to two weeks, and installation timelines depend on the size of the project. We give you a clear timeline before work starts.

Front yard, backyard or the whole property

Start with a budget, and build in phases

You do not have to do everything at once. A good plan lets you build the structure first, such as grading, walkways and trees, and add beds, plantings and finishing touches as budget allows. Tell us your range during the consultation, and we will design to it and show you where to stage the work.

Working with what you already have

Many of our design projects build around existing trees, beds or hardscape rather than clearing everything and starting from scratch. A mature tree is valuable shade that takes years to replace, and good bones in a yard are worth keeping. We will tell you what is worth saving and what is not.

Designing for Miami, not just for looks

• Water. Grading and drainage are part of how we plan every design, since a yard that is not graded correctly can be overwhelmed by the rainy season.
• Plants. We prioritize native and Florida-friendly plants where possible, because they hold up better and typically need less water and maintenance long-term.
• Storms. Where a tree goes matters. We think about how close trees sit to the house, and favor wind-firm species such as mahogany for large shade trees.
• Salt and sun. Plants nearer the bay get different choices than plants inland.

Hardscape, paths and outdoor living

A landscape plan is not only plants. We can include walkways, rock drainage areas and borders, and mulched beds, so you get one cohesive design that one crew builds.

Our approach to HOAs

If your community has landscape rules, tell us at the start. We can design to what is allowed, and provide the plant list and layout you may need for an HOA submission.

What affects the price

• The size of the property and the scope of the plan.
• The mix of plants, trees and hardscape.
• Site work like grading, clearing and drainage.
• Whether the work is built all at once or in phases.

The consultation and estimate are free and carry no obligation.

Common design mistakes in Miami yards

• Planting large trees too close to the house or the pool.
• Ignoring where water goes, which can turn a new bed into a pond.
• Choosing plants for how they look at the nursery instead of how they fit the spot.
• Keeping a big, thirsty lawn where nobody uses it.
• Skipping a watering plan for new plants.

We ask for your budget at the start and design to it. If a part of the plan pushes past it, we show you what can be phased or simplified, so there are no surprises when the estimate arrives.

Landscape design around Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay

We design for yards across Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, South Miami and Kendall. Lakefront and waterfront homes call for different plant lists than inland lots, and mature streets such as Old Cutler Road call for plans that work around existing canopy.

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