Professionally designed landscape with lush plantings and stone pathways

Design Studio

Landscape Design

Planting concepts, seasonal color, and outdoor living layouts — from concept to coordinated install

Serving Darien & Fairfield County, ConnecticutInsuredA Maywood Holdings Company

Full Service

What We Handle

Planting Concepts

Aesthetic planting layouts by area or full property, with right-plant/right-place recommendations.

  • Area or full-property layouts
  • Right-plant/right-place guidance
  • Four-season interest planning

Outdoor Living Layouts

Zones for seating, dining, play, and privacy; flow and sightline guidance.

  • Seating & dining zones
  • Play areas & privacy screening
  • Flow & sightline optimization

Seasonal Color Plans

Annual/perennial color refreshes and container recipes by season.

  • Annual & perennial selections
  • Container recipes by season
  • Color refresh coordination

Materials & Fixtures

Recommendations for pavers, gravel, edging, lighting, furniture, and fire features.

  • Pavers, gravel & edging
  • Lighting fixtures & furniture
  • Fire features (advisory)

Plant Lists & Budgets

Curated plant lists with counts, sizes, and estimated budgets for planning.

  • Curated plant selections
  • Counts & sizes specified
  • Budget estimates for sourcing

Coordination & Site Walks

Vendor introductions, bid coordination, and time-boxed site walks during install.

  • Vendor introductions
  • Bid coordination
  • Site walks during install

How It Works

Design Support for Maywood Clients

Included for Maywood Clients

  • Initial landscape consultation and assessment
  • Seasonal guidance and planning input
  • Access to trusted landscape professionals
  • Landscape crew introductions and ongoing communication
  • Continuity with your estate management team

Separately Scoped Project Work

  • Planting plans & redesigns
  • Landscape concepts
  • Site walks with design professionals
  • Vendor bidding & coordination
  • Seasonal installations
  • Hardscape & drainage coordination

Landscape projects and implementation coordination are scoped separately based on property needs and project complexity. All installation work is performed by licensed contractors.

Inspiration

Examples & Preferences

Project Examples

Common landscape design projects we handle.

  • Front entry refresh with four-season interest
  • Backyard patio zone plan with dining and lounge
  • Family play lawn re-shape with screening and path lighting

Site Preferences & Constraints

We assess your property's unique characteristics.

  • Sun/shade mapping and irrigation notes
  • Pet/kid zones and deer pressure
  • Maintenance level and budget range

Ready to transform your outdoor space?

Reach out to discuss your landscape vision and we'll connect you with the right design professionals.