Top 2 Landscape Architects & Designers in Gainesville, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Thurston Garden Design
Landscape Architects & Designers
Serves Gainesville, Florida
Thurston Garden Design offers landscaping services and garden design, installation & maintenance to the greater Gainesville area. Tom has worked in the plant business since he was 15. He trained at the New York Botanical garden School of Horticulture.
Thurston Garden Design offers landscaping services and garden design, installation & maintenance to the greater Gainesville area. Tom has worked in the plant business since he was 15. He trained at the New York Botanical garden School of Horticulture.
Porch Pro Headshot Aquaphoria
Landscape Architects & Designers
Serves Gainesville, Florida
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Top questions to ask before hiring a landscape architect & designer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Gainesville Landscape Architects & Designers

Can I browse unscreened Landscape Architects & Designers in Gainesville?

We do our best to screen all of our landscape architects & designers. However, there are still some landscape architect & designer professionals in Gainesville that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Gainesville or FL. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering landscape design:

  • Specialty Landscape Design:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • BBB Rating: F
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Keeping It Clean Lawn Care:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Evergreen Landscape Design Inc.:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • BBB Rating: NR
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Landscape Design work in Gainesville require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re landscape architect & designer job is in Gainesville or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring landscape architects & designers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the landscape architect & designer performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the landscape design folks that everything is in order.

What should I check for once my Landscape Architect & Designer in Gainesville has finished working?

Every landscape design project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any landscape design company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with landscape design work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the landscape architect & designer to describe what they did. Whether your landscape design project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your landscape design project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the landscape architect & designer do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

Latest projects near Gainesville

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Gainesville 32607
Landscape Design
Start Date
Within a month
Landscape design work needed
screen enclosure over pool has accumulated leaves & some vines growing. Hasn't had it's regular maintenance. Screen guy will only replace screens, not clean. Pool guy won't do it. Lawn guys won either. Help!!
SQFT of design area
Under 1,000 sq ft
Who will install landscaping
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping
Gainesville 32606
Garden Design
Start Date
Within a year
Landscape design work needed
Design a large or complex garden
SQFT of garden
500-1,000 sq ft
Primary type of garden
Herb and vegetable garden
Garden design features
Pots and planters, Raised garden beds, Arbor, gazebo or pergola, Walkway, path or pavers, Pond, fountain or other water feature, Irrigation and sprinkler system, Rain water collection or rain barrel
Gainesville 32607
Landscape Design
Start Date
Within a year
Landscape design work needed
Design whole property landscaping
Drought-tolerant landscape design
No preference
Areas to be designed
Front yard, Side yard, Back yard, Hillside, Garden, The entire property
SQFT of design area
Over 10,000 sq ft
May require a landscape architect
Yes
Plants to include in design
Grass seeding or sod, Small trees, bushes or hedges, Large trees (over 5 feet tall), Flowers, Herb or vegetable garden
Include sprinkler or irrigation system
Yes
Flatwork or hardscape to include in design
Patio, Sidewalks and pathways, Deck, Terrace and retaining walls, Shed and other outdoor structures, Pond, fountain or other water feature
Who will install landscaping
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping