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Residential Landscape Design in Huntersville, NC

Compare 17 residential landscape designers serving Huntersville, NC. Learn what the work involves, what to look for, and how our scoring helps you choose.

What residential landscape design involves

A residential landscape designer plans your yard before anyone digs. That usually means a site visit, a measured base plan, and a layout covering planting beds, patios, walkways, drainage, lighting, and screening. Many designers also hand off to an installer or run the build themselves. In Huntersville, much of the work deals with Piedmont red clay, summer heat, and lots near Lake Norman where grade and runoff matter.

What to look for

  • Scaled drawings, not just a sketch or plant list.
  • Plant choices suited to Zone 7b/8a clay soil and sun exposure.
  • A clear plan for drainage and irrigation.
  • Examples of finished local projects and a written scope with phases.
  • Whether design and installation are separate fees or bundled.

How our scoring helps

We list 17 businesses in this category. Our scores weigh public review quality, volume, and consistency so a handful of glowing posts does not outrank a steady record. See how we score for the details, then go straight to the ranked guide to Huntersville landscape designers to compare your shortlist.

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All residential landscape design in Huntersville, NC, ranked by score and relevance

We found 17 businesses offering residential landscape design in Huntersville, NC; 13 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is residential landscape design, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Light Your Nights
#1
88

Light Your Nights

5.0(79)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Reviewers keep praising the same things: quick visits, clear talk, and lighting that looks well planned. Several say the team walked them through options without pushing a sale. Customers name the team often, and many say they would call again for upgrades or new projects.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
A Cut Above Landscaping
#2
88

A Cut Above Landscaping

5.0(47)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers rely on this crew for dependable visits and clear updates. Customers often mention quick replies by phone and text. Many say the team shows up when promised and treats their property with care. Paragraph placeholder

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
Lake Norman Hardscapes
#3
86

Lake Norman Hardscapes

4.9(133)✓ Google-verified

Lake Norman Hardscapes earns strong praise for clear communication, fast work, and careful craftsmanship across 133 Google reviews rated 4.9. Clients often mention patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and stamped concrete. Several say the team came back to fix a later issue. One 1-star review cites a missed estimate and a sod quantity error.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
LTP Property Maintenance
#4
81

LTP Property Maintenance

4.9(70)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers rate LTP highly for professional, friendly crews and quick quotes. Customers praise clear communication and sod, grading, and drainage jobs. One reviewer reports a warranty dispute on maintenance work, a lone negative among mostly five-star feedback.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignPlanting & Garden Design
Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design
#5
78

Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design

4.7(14)✓ Google-verified

Most customers describe complete yard transformations delivered by a professional crew that listens carefully to their vision, executes with attention to detail, and stays responsive after the work is done. Reviews consistently praise Cameron, Ashley, and the team for fair pricing, quick turnarounds on lighting and landscape redesigns, and excellent communication throughout.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design

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Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.
#6
77

Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.

4.4(34)✓ Google-verified

The team consistently earns praise for quick turnarounds and transparent pricing. Customers describe him as straightforward: he shows up on time, listens to what needs fixing, and quotes fairly. Reviewers highlight same-day repairs, smartphone-controlled controller upgrades, and efficient sprinkler head replacements. One past customer reports an unfinished backflow installation and unresponsiveness, which stands as a notable exception in an otherwise strong track record. The majority of calls come for irrigation repair and maintenance, where the response times and fair rates appear to be the draw. Customers mention discovering the team through community Facebook recommendations. Landscape and drainage work appears less frequently in reviews, suggesting irrigation is the core strength.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
3Littlestarslandscapellc
#7
73 low data

3Littlestarslandscapellc

4.4(21)✓ Google-verified

Most reviews praise the team for fast quoting (often same-day), fair prices, and solid hardscape work. However, a handful of older complaints describe long project gaps and communication lapses that left jobs incomplete for months.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
Fox Seed Landscaping
#8
67 low data

Fox Seed Landscaping

5.0(3)

Fox Seed Landscaping earns consistent five-star reviews for professional, dependable work and flexibility-customers note they show up reliably without contract pressure.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignSustainable / Native Landscape Design
Lakeside Lawncare
#9
62 low data

Lakeside Lawncare

4.4(8)✓ Google-verified

One older review noted difficulty reaching them by phone, though recent reviews report quick responses.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
ESP Associates, Inc.
#10
59 low data

ESP Associates, Inc.

4.0(4)✓ Google-verified

ESP Associates has a 4.0 average across 4 reviews. The rating spread shows strong support, though limited review volume makes a full picture difficult to assess.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
Stone Crest Hardscapes
#11
73

Stone Crest Hardscapes

4.3(11)✓ Google-verified

Stone Crest consistently delivers polished hardscape work: patios, outdoor kitchens, irrigation, and landscape upgrades across Charlotte and Cornelius. Nine satisfied reviewers praise the owner's friendliness, the crew's professionalism, and attention to detail that turns yards into extensions of the home. Two recent reviews offer no specifics but warn the work is not worth the time or cost; the gap between 82% five-star and 18% very low ratings suggests either delivery inconsistency or mismatched expectations.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
Robert May Landscape Architecture
#12
30 low data

Robert May Landscape Architecture

No rating yet✓ Google-verified

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
ACM Collaborative
#13
26 low data

ACM Collaborative

No rating yet✓ Google-verified

Review evidence is limited. ACM Collaborative offers site design, garden design, outdoor environments, water features, and stream restoration from their Huntersville base.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design

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Common questions about residential landscape design

How much does residential landscape design cost?
Design-only fees for a typical home often run from a few hundred dollars for a simple planting plan to several thousand for a full master plan with hardscape and lighting. Some firms charge a percentage of the installation, commonly 10 to 15 percent, or credit the fee toward the build. Installation is a separate and larger cost.
How often do I need a landscape designer?
Usually once per major project: a new build, a renovation, or a patio or drainage fix. A good master plan lets you install in phases over several years without redesigning. Routine upkeep does not need a designer.
What should I expect from the process?
Expect an initial consult, a site survey, one or two concept drafts, revisions, and a final plan with plant list. This commonly takes a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the designer's schedule and the size of the yard.
How can I judge a designer's quality?
Ask for local project photos and references, check that plants suit clay soil and sun, and confirm they address drainage. Get the scope, deliverables, and fees in writing, and check licensing for any installation or irrigation work.

Last updated 2026-10-21