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Landscape Design by Armstrong

Your New Landscape Awaits

Make your outdoor space an extension of your home that reflects your lifestyle. Your local Armstrong landscape designer will help you balance visual appeal and functionality while leveraging their years of horticultural expertise. Your landscape design will blend seamlessly with your surroundings whether you seek a serene garden retreat, an inviting outdoor entertainment space, or a vibrant, nature-inspired sanctuary, we have the skills and passion to make it a reality. Rest assured, your Armstrong landscape designer will ensure you get the right plants, in the right conditions, all zoned by their water use.

You'll also receive a free landscape design rebate (value $549) with the purchase of $3,500 or more in plants and materials.

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Get Started


Unlock that dream garden potential and book today! Book online or call 800-820-4230.

 

At Home Landscape Design Services

Starting Your Landscape Design

Getting started on a custom Armstrong landscape design is easy. Simply book your landscape design service online or at your neighborhood Armstrong Garden Centers store. You'll be contacted from our landscaping team within 48-72 hours to discuss the service and set up a date and time for your at-home landscape design appointment.

What's Included?

A local Armstrong landscape designer will meet you at your home. They will walk your landscape with you discussing your preferences and lifestyle while assessing the existing garden conditions. They will create your custom hand-drawn landscape design diagram, plant list, and a product estimate off-site. The at-home landscape design appointment covers a front or backyard area up to 2,500 square feet. We can customize the program to fit your needs. We can coordinate installation or our designer can spot the plants for the installer for an hourly rate of $90 per hour.

Design Cost $549

The at-home landscape design service includes four hours of our local, expert landscape designer's time. The designer's time includes an initial at-home visit to your address within a 10-mile driving distance from any Armstrong Garden Center or Palm Desert, off-site drawing time, and post-install follow-up. If more than four hours are needed, our landscape designer will let you know and extra hours can be purchased at the rate of $90 per hour. CAD drawings, Color Plans, and Renderings are available upon request for an additional fee.

FREE Landscape Design

Turn your Armstrong landscape design into a reality. When you purchase $3,500 of plants and materials from your design, you'll receive a $549 Landscape Design Rebate credited to your invoice. Minimum purchase excludes landscape installation labor charges if applicable.

Ready to get started? Book online or call 800-820-4230.

Water District Rebates Are Happening
Our team can help you take advantage of the Metropolitan Water district Turf Replacement Program. Earn up to $2.00 per square foot on up to 5,000 square feet for the removal of existing turfgrass and the installation of drought-tolerant landscapes.

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Inspiration

Armstrong Garden Centers stores act as a showcase for you to see the plant material and potential outdoor accessories including patio furniture, grills, pottery, and more. This will help you visualize your landscape and customize to your needs.

Expertise

Our landscape designers are local, experienced horticultural and design professionals that understand our unique climate. Most designers are California Certified Nursery Professionals.

Installation

Whether you need a patio, walkway, or garden paradise, our top-rated, licensed and insured contractors are ready to get this job done.

Guarantee

FREE Lifetime Guarantee on Trees and Shrubs with proof of purchase. One-year installation guarantee on your installed trees and shrubs.

Rewards

Shop and Save with our Armstrong Advantage program and earn points for your plants and supplies.

Quality

We only offer the best! Armstrong grows a majority of its annuals and perennials. Most of our trees and shrubs are California-grown and chosen to perform perfectly in California gardens.

Flexibility

Interested in no-interest? There's no need to wait! No interest financing available if paid in full within 12 months.

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Armstrong front yard landscape design with brick wall
Armstrong Claremont landscape design with grass and a garden border with blooming flowers in yellow, pink and purple
Front yard landscape design with succulents and shrubs that incorporates a garden bench.
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Front yard landscape design installation with a mix of evergreen shrubs and flowers
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California-friendly landscape with waterwise succulents
Claremont landscape design with large lemon trees, iceberg roses and boxwood
Waterwise landscape design with a mixture of trees, shrubs and succulents
Landscape design that incorprates a fountain
Modern landscape design with low-maintenance grasses, conifers and succulents
Front yard landscape design with succulents for texture and color
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Waterwise landscape design with a pink and purple color pallette
Front yard landscape design with a mix of evergreen shrubs and blooming perennials
Landscape design with a focus on bright, blooming flowers including bougainvillea and iceberg roses
Curbside landscape design with foliage, flowers and succulents
Garden border with shrubs and blooming lavender
California-friendly landscape with yellow lantana, rosemary and salvia
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Brick walkway landscape
Front yard lanscape design with grass and low-maintence shrubs
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Landscape design with a focus on purple flowers

Our Landscape Design Process

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Book Appointment Online or In-Store

All good things start with a plan. Get ready for your landscape to be thoughtfully customized to your preferences and lifestyle. Book your landscape design appointment in one of three ways:

  • 1. Book Online
  • 2. At your neighborhood Armstrong Garden Centers
  • 3. Call 800-820-4230

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Appointment is Scheduled

Once you book your landscape design appointment, our landscape team will contact you in 1-2 business days. They will walk through our landscape design process and schedule the day and time of your at-home design appointment with a local Armstrong landscape designer.

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Landscape Design Appointment Day

It's the big day! An Armstrong landscape designer will meet you at your home. We will walk your landscape with you discussing your preferences and lifestyle. Our landscape designer will make notes on your desires, measure the yard, evaluate the existing condition so they have everything they need to create your custom landscape design.

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Your Custom Landscape Design

Within 3-4 weeks, our landscape designer will meet with you to present your hand-drawn black-and-white design concept, a plant list, a product estimate and provide you with an installation quote in case you need a certified installer to install your new garden paradise.

Enhanced drawing options are available upon request for an additional fee. Ask your designer for more details.

Armstrong hard-drawn landscape design, plant list and estimate

Make Your Landscape Design a Reality

Don't let your custom landscape design collect dust in a drawer; make it a reality. We have certified Armstrong installers that can do everything from planting and drainage to walkways and patios. When you purchase $3,500 of plants and materials from your design, you'll receive a $549 design rebate credited to your invoice.

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What Our Customers are Saying 

I've been shopping at Armstrong for many years, but I 'discovered' their landscape designers just this Spring, when I had them design and install drought-tolerant plants to... I've been shopping at Armstrong for many years, but I 'discovered' their landscape designers just this Spring, when I had them design and install drought-tolerant plants to replace our thirsty lawn. The results are fabulous!

The designer we used was very 'painterly', easy to work with, and knowledgeable about plants, ground covers, and, of course, design.
Carolyn, LA County
We love the landscape! Thank you again for your work in putting this together. My wife really likes it - happy wife, happy life! Looking forward to seeing everything get... We love the landscape! Thank you again for your work in putting this together. My wife really likes it - happy wife, happy life! Looking forward to seeing everything get established and grow in!
Steve, San Diego County

Thank you. We are so pleased with the work that Jeff and his crew did. Everything turned out perfect - rain and all!!!

Dave, Orange County
Thank you so much for your help yesterday at our landscape installation. Everything looks good; we look forward to having it mature and fill in. It has been a pleasure working... Thank you so much for your help yesterday at our landscape installation. Everything looks good; we look forward to having it mature and fill in. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate the time you have spent with us.
Jim & Debbie, San Diego County
I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the efforts by you and your staff to ensure we had the best experience and outcome, I don't think that we could be happier! The... I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the efforts by you and your staff to ensure we had the best experience and outcome, I don't think that we could be happier! The trees look great and the installers were exceptional especially given the heat.
Karen, Orange County
Can't express my gratitude to you for creating this visual delight!... I am so thrilled and so were my guests who came for dinner the night of the planting. Again, thank you... Can't express my gratitude to you for creating this visual delight!... I am so thrilled and so were my guests who came for dinner the night of the planting. Again, thank you for wonderful eye and product!
Suzanne, San Diego County

Our design expert will plan your garden paradise

Let Us Do The Work

Sit back and have a Certified Armstrong Installer make your landscape design a reality.

  • Our landscape installers are professional, licensed, and insured.
  • We offer an installation guarantee.
  • We offer proven performance - our Certified Landscape Installers have installed thousands of landscapes.
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Complete Landscape
Services

Replace Your Turf & Save

Eliminate your existing turf & save $2 or more with local rebates. Our expert designers can help you transform your landscape & take advantage of the rebates. Visit SoCal Water$mart to learn more about current residential rebate offers.

Additional Landscaping Services

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Personal Shopper

Get a personal, one-on-one in-store shopping experience with our local horticulturists that is tailored to your garden project needs.

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Garden Consultation

A local Armstrong horticulturist will come to your home and provide plant identification, gardening advice and recommendations.

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Planting Service

You pick out the plants and we'll plant them; we can even give you a bid to remove old plants so there is no fuss.

Let Us Customize Our Program To Fit Your Needs

Book your appointment by purchasing our service online, in-store, or by calling 800-820-4230.

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San Diego Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Julia has a passion for creating custom, personalized outdoor living environments in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Her extensive knowledge of California-friendly plants is part of a successful design. She has a Certificate in Landscape Design and Landscape Architecture. Meet with an expert like Julia and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: San Diego, La Jolla, Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, & neighboring areas

Julia Chimento
South Orange County Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Trish has worked in the landscape field for over 20 years. She is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University Pomona, with a BS in Landscape Architecture. She enjoys working directly with our customers and using her expertise to help them create the garden of their dreams. Meet with an expert like Trish and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Coto De Caza, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, & neighboring areas

Trish Neeson
San Diego Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Samantha's passion is to help clients create outdoor functional spaces, tranquil gardens, or private retreats. She is a native of Southern California, and Samantha's love for plants has driven her to achieve a Master Gardener certificate in two states. Meet with an expert like Samantha and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: San Diego, Coronado, Del Mar, Mission Valley, & neighboring areas

Samantha Sinowitz
Los Angeles Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Caitlin is a California Certified Nursery Professional and is knowledgeable in many aspects of the nursery business. Her goal is to help you create a space that is both beautiful and functional and can be enjoyed year-round. She will work closely with you to create your ideal garden. Meet with an expert like Caitlin and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, North Hollywood, Glendale, Encino, Studio City, Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, & neighboring areas

Caitlin Girkins, CCNP
Orange County Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Jeff has been in the landscape industry for over 18 years. He has worked for nurseries, a nonprofit tree-planting organization, and a plant healthcare company before Armstrong. He has an Associate's degree in Horticulture Science, is a certified arborist, a qualified pesticide applicator, and is a Certified California Nursery Professional. Meet with an expert like Jeff and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: La Habra, Norwalk, Cerritos, Lakewood, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, & neighboring areas

Jeff Miele, CCNP

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Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Ginny specializes in providing customers with beautiful, low-maintenance gardens. She can design anything from an English garden to a succulent garden. Ginny has been a designer with Armstrong since 2004. She has a strong background in horticulture and is a Certified CA Nursery Professional. Meet with an expert like Ginny and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Pasadena, Alta Dena, La Canada, San Marino, & neighboring areas

Ginny Moniz, CCNP
San Diego Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Yulia has a degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture. As an experienced designer, she loves working with both plants and people. Her mission is to help customers feel inspired by their landscape and transform ordinary outdoor spaces into private retreats. Meet with an expert like Yulia and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Rancho Penasquitos, Del Mar, Escondido, El Cajon, San Diego, Poway, & neighboring areas

Yulia Ward
Long Beach Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Christine, a California Certified Nursery Professional, excels at designing beautiful and functional spaces. Her goal is to provide you with a space that you will love and use for years to come. She will help lead you through every step of the process. Meet with an expert like Christine and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Torrance, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, & neighboring areas

Christine Frame, CCNP
Carlsbad Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Gary is a landscape designer with over 20 years of experience. He brings a well-established combination of creativity and customer service to all projects. Gary's attention to budgets, time schedules, and cost estimates are also crucial to ensuring customer satisfaction. Meet with an expert like Gary and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Carlsbad, San Marcos, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, & neighboring areas

Gary Chapman
Orange County Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Lynn is a professional designer with an Ornamental Horticulture Certificate from Orange Coast College and over 16 years of experience. She thrives on creating a beautiful and inviting outdoor living environment customized for you. Meet with an expert like Lynn and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Orange, & neighboring areas

Lynn Morse
San Diego Landscaper Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Tammy is a CA Certified Nursery Professional with a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture. She has designed landscapes for over 25 years. She is insightful of the customers' desires and will create the best solution for a unique garden transformation. Meet with an expert like Tammy and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Mission Valley, El Cajon, San Diego, & neighboring areas

Tammy Compton, CCNP
Julia Higgins

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Julia is a certified California native plant landscape designer and naturalist. With her expertise in flora and design, she will transform your exterior space into an artful environment to support your lifestyle. Meet with an expert like Julia and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Westchester, & neighboring areas

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Julia Higgins
Temecula Landscape Designer Shari Gift

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Shari is educated in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona, is a CA Certified Nursery Professional, and has an extensive history of landscape experience. She can offer solutions to your landscape problems while helping you achieve the garden of your dreams. Meet with an expert like Shari and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, & neighboring areas

Shari Gift, CCNP
Orange County Landscape Designer

Meet Your Local Landscape Designer

Karen has a degree in Horticulture, Landscape Design, and Sustainable Urban Landscape Design. She specializes in low water and California Native plants and enjoys adding plants that will bring birds and butterflies into the garden to engage your garden experience. Meet with an expert like Karen and book a landscape design today.

Landscape Design Service Areas: Tustin, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Irvine, Newport Beach, & neighboring areas

Karen Paliska