Frequently Asked Questions
Landscape design is the art and practice of planning outdoor spaces for both aesthetic beauty and functional purpose. It encompasses site analysis, spatial planning, planting design, hardscape layout, grading, drainage, irrigation, and lighting — all orchestrated to create a cohesive outdoor environment that enhances the way you live.
A licensed landscape architect brings technical expertise, creative vision, and professional accountability to your project. Studies consistently show that quality landscape design can increase property value by 10–15%. Beyond financial return, professional design ensures proper drainage, code compliance, structural safety, and a cohesive result that a piecemeal approach simply cannot achieve.
Softscape refers to the living elements of a landscape — trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, and turf. These elements change with the seasons and mature over time.
Hardscape refers to the built, non-living elements — patios, walkways, retaining walls, pergolas, fire pits, water features, and other structures. These provide the architectural framework.
Great design integrates both seamlessly, using hardscape to define spaces and softscape to bring them to life.
Our process follows four phases:
1. Consultation: We meet with you to understand your goals, lifestyle, and the site itself.
2. Design: We develop concept plans and 3D renderings that bring your vision into focus.
3. Refinement: We collaborate with you to refine every detail until the design feels exactly right.
4. Documentation: We produce construction documents that ensure the finished landscape matches the approved design.
While some homeowners enjoy hands-on garden work, professional landscape architecture addresses challenges that DIY approaches often miss: proper grading for drainage, structural engineering for retaining walls, code compliance, long-term plant health, and creating a unified design that increases property value. A professional design saves time, avoids costly mistakes, and produces results that look intentional rather than accumulated.
Color is one of the most powerful tools in landscape design. We use color theory to create harmony, contrast, and focal points throughout a landscape. Warm tones (reds, oranges, yellows) draw the eye and feel energizing. Cool tones (blues, purples, greens) recede and create calm. We plan seasonal color sequences so your landscape offers beauty through every month of the year.
Yes. We create detailed 3D renderings that allow you to experience your new landscape virtually before construction begins. You can see the design from every angle and in different lighting conditions. This visualization process helps refine the design, eliminates surprises, and gives you confidence in the final result.
We provide aftercare scheduling and maintenance guidance as part of our design service. This includes seasonal care instructions, pruning schedules, irrigation management recommendations, and guidance on keeping your landscape healthy and beautiful for years to come.
We are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and serve the greater Omaha metropolitan area including Lincoln and Gretna. We also maintain an active California license (LA CA #3522) and take on select projects in Texas, Montana, and other states. Contact us to discuss your location.