Landscape Design
& Planting
Starting at $4,500
Built to outlast the seasons.
Planting Plans That Complement Your Hardscape
Cohesive planting plans designed to complement your hardscape and thrive in the Carolina Piedmont climate. We believe that great outdoor spaces are defined by the relationship between built elements and living ones, and our designs bring both together in a way that feels intentional, not afterthought.
We specialize in native and adaptive plants that look great year-round with minimal maintenance. Our plant palette is curated for the Triangle's clay soils, humid summers, and occasional ice storms, selecting varieties that establish quickly and perform reliably season after season without excessive watering or chemical treatments.
Our process is full-service: site analysis, soil testing, comprehensive design, professional installation, and first-year care guidance. We do not hand you a drawing and wish you luck. We are on-site from the first soil sample through the final mulch ring, ensuring every plant is placed for optimal sun exposure, drainage, and visual impact.
From foundation beds and privacy screening to pollinator gardens, seasonal color rotations, and specimen tree placement, our designs address both aesthetics and function. We create landscapes that frame your home, define your outdoor rooms, and give you something beautiful to look at every day of the year.
Project Quick Facts
- Starting Price
- $4,500
- Typical Timeline
- 1 - 3 Weeks
- Plant Focus
- Native & Adaptive
- Soil Testing
- Included
- Service Area
- Raleigh-Durham Triangle
The Ironbark Difference
Every landscape design project includes these advantages as standard.
Native & Adaptive Plant Focus
We select plants that thrive naturally in the Carolina Piedmont climate, requiring less water, fewer chemicals, and minimal long-term care.
Year-Round Visual Interest
Strategic layering of bloom times, foliage textures, and evergreen structure ensures your landscape looks stunning in every season.
Low-Maintenance Designs
We design for your lifestyle. Every plan minimizes ongoing care with smart plant selection, proper spacing, and efficient irrigation layouts.
Professional Soil Analysis
We test and amend your soil before planting. Understanding your soil's pH, drainage, and nutrient profile is the foundation of healthy plants.
First-Year Care Guidance
We do not disappear after installation. You receive a detailed care calendar and seasonal guidance to ensure your new landscape thrives.
Pollinator-Friendly Options
Support local ecosystems with designs that attract butterflies, bees, and birds while creating a vibrant, dynamic landscape.
Landscape Design Projects
A selection of completed landscape design and planting projects throughout the Raleigh-Durham area.
Native Planting Design
Full-yard native plant installation with seasonal interest layers
Foundation Beds
Refreshed foundation plantings framing a custom stone patio
Seasonal Color Rotation
Year-round color program with spring, summer, and fall rotations
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Every landscape design project starts with a free on-site consultation. We will walk your property, discuss your vision, and develop a planting plan that brings it to life.
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