Landscape Design-Build
Landscape Design-Build for Outdoor Spaces That Feel Complete
Design Scapes helps West LA and South Bay homeowners plan planting, privacy, lighting, irrigation, and outdoor living flow so the yard feels beautiful, functional, and easier to enjoy.
Proposal is free; site visit is applied to your project.
More Than Adding Plants
A Plan That Makes the Whole Yard Feel More Usable and Connected
A strong landscape plan does more than add plants. It helps the whole yard feel more usable, more private, and more connected. Design Scapes approaches landscape design-build as part of the larger outdoor living experience, so planting, irrigation, lighting, privacy, and circulation work together instead of feeling pieced in later.
What Changes With a Thoughtful Plan
The Difference Between a Finished Yard and a Piecemeal One
Most landscape problems come from planning decisions made in isolation — plant by plant, feature by feature — without a clear picture of how the full yard should work.
Without a Plan
Exposed yards that still feel unfinished after expensive updates — because the planting, lighting, and hardscape were never connected into one coherent experience.
Without a Plan
Planting and lighting choices that do not fit the property or daily use — selected for looks at the nursery rather than for how the space actually gets lived in.
Without a Plan
Piecemeal upgrades that never create one cohesive experience — each improvement looks fine on its own but the yard never comes together as a finished space.
With a Coordinated Plan
More privacy, softness, and structure without clutter — greenery and screening placed to support how the yard is used, not just to fill in the edges.
With a Coordinated Plan
A climate-aware plan that performs well and looks intentional — planting chosen for the real conditions of coastal and hillside West LA and South Bay properties.
With a Coordinated Plan
A yard that supports outdoor living instead of just decorating the edges — where landscape and hardscape work together as one finished environment.
How It Works
The Landscape Design-Build Process
1
Consultation & Site Visit
Review how the space should function, privacy needs, planting goals, maintenance preferences, and site conditions including slope, exposure, and coastal factors.
2
Approve the Plan & Scope
Confirm planting direction, irrigation approach, lighting support, and how the landscape ties into patios, kitchens, pergolas, or other outdoor living elements.
3
We Build, You Enjoy
One crew, one project, with the finished work installed on time, on budget, and backed by scheduled warranty check-ups at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 9 months.
Hardscape Certified
ICPI certified: concrete pavers and outdoor living design.
Retaining Wall Experts
NCMA certified: retaining walls, drainage, and tiered designs.
Smart Irrigation
Rain Bird certified irrigation professional.
Deck Design Experts
NADRA certified: decks, patio covers, and outdoor structures.
What’s Covered
What Landscape Design-Build Includes
Design Scapes plans landscape as part of the larger outdoor living system — so every element from planting and privacy to irrigation and lighting connects to the hardscape and the way the yard gets used.
Planting plans for structure, texture, and seasonal color
Privacy screening that supports outdoor living comfort and reduces exposure
Irrigation planning and efficient watering zones for the plant palette and site
Lighting direction for paths, planting accents, and evening use
Drainage and soil considerations that protect long-term performance
Integration with patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and adjacent hardscape
Low-maintenance planning for homeowners who want beauty without constant upkeep
Related Services
Often Planned Alongside Landscape Design-Build
What Homeowners Say
From the Clients We've Worked With
★★★★★
“The yard finally feels private and finished. The planting just fits — it’s not fighting anything.”
Happy Homeowner — Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★
“Everything looks intentional. The lighting, the hedging, the patio — it all came together in a way we couldn’t quite picture before.”
Happy Homeowner — Manhattan Beach, CA
★★★★★
“Easy to maintain and it actually looks better over time. That was the whole goal and they delivered.”
Happy Homeowner — Brentwood, CA
Get Started
If you want a yard that feels more private, more complete, and easier to enjoy, the first step is a clear plan.
Proposal is free; site visit is applied to your project.
Common Questions
Landscape Design-Build FAQ
Questions about what’s included, how site conditions affect the plan, or how design fees work? We’ll walk through the specifics for your property.
What is included in a landscape design-build project?
Landscape design-build can include layout, planting direction, privacy strategies, irrigation planning, circulation, material transitions, and the softer layers that help the full yard feel complete.
Can you plan planting, privacy, irrigation, and hardscape relationships together?
Yes. Design Scapes plans the softscape and hardscape layers together so the final yard feels balanced and easier to live with.
Do you design around coastal, hillside, and site-specific conditions?
Yes. Planting, drainage, material transitions, and maintenance expectations are shaped around the real property conditions.
How do design fees work if the project moves into construction?
The fee structure is reviewed during proposal and scope alignment so homeowners understand what is included before moving forward.
What areas do you serve for landscape design-build work?
West LA and the South Bay, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach.
What is the next step if I want help planning the full landscape around my yard?
Schedule a Design Consultation so the team can review the property, priorities, site conditions, and clearest next step.