Landscape Design

Translating Your Landscape Vision into a Lowcountry Masterpiece

Exceptional landscapes begin with thoughtful planning. Our landscape design services focus on creating cohesive, buildable master plans that respect the natural beauty of the Lowcountry while meeting the strict requirements of coastal communities and review boards.

A Proven Design & Approval Process

From the first conversation to final installation, we guide you through a clear, professional process.

We begin with an on-site consultation to understand your goals, lifestyle, and long-term vision for the property. From there, we develop a comprehensive master plan that balances aesthetics, functionality, and constructability.

For properties within regulated communities, we manage the full ARB and HOA submittal process; a major pain point for many homeowners. We are experienced working with strict architectural review standards, ensuring plans are complete, compliant, and positioned for approval.

Detailed Site Analysis

Before any design work begins, we study the land itself. This includes evaluating topography, drainage patterns, sun exposure, and soil conditions. Special care is taken to preserve significant site features such as mature Live Oaks, while designing around elevation changes and natural water flow.

Native & Adaptive Plant Palettes

Successful Lowcountry landscapes depend on using the right plants. We design with species proven to thrive in Zones 8b and 9a, prioritizing materials that tolerate heat, humidity, salt spray, and deer pressure. This approach creates resilient landscapes with year-round structure, texture, and color.

Design with Confidence

Whether you’re planning a full estate landscape or a phased improvement over time, our master planning approach provides clarity and direction; translating your vision into a landscape that functions beautifully and earns approval where it matters most.

Questions?

Southern Legacy Landscape Group is here to help with residential and commercial landscaping projects in the Coastal Charleston region.