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 $2,500 or more in plants and materials.
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 $2,500 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 $2,500 of plants and materials from your design, you'll receive a $549 design rebate credited to your invoice.
What Our Customers are Saying
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.
Complete Landscape
Services
Additional Landscaping Services
Personal Shopper
Get a personal, one-on-one in-store shopping experience with our local horticulturists that is tailored to your garden project needs.
Garden Consultation
A local Armstrong horticulturist will come to your home and provide plant identification, gardening advice and recommendations.
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.
Need more Information?
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
Iceberg roses compliment the white rail fence in this design
Dramatic aloes and grasses compliment a lush row of acacia "cousin itts"
Hydrangeas and pittosporum silver sheens frame a handsome Armstrong fountain
Lomandra, lavendula and olea "little ollies" soften a dramatic flagstone pathway entry
A low water backyard with a raised vegetable garden for edibles
Bungalow featuring a turf replacement design
Iceberg roses, salvia and an arbutus marina (strawberry tree) highlight this design
A mixture of colors and textures featuring blooming geraniums and lantana
A drought tolerant lawn alternative with a self-contained water feature
Drought tolerant succulent garden.
Fall is in bloom!
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
A drought tolerant lawn alternative design
Terrace design with a view
A landscape designed for privacy
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
Flagstone walkway and grass and trees
Trellis design to disguise an unsightly fence.
Beautifully designed lawn border.
Lush front landscape makeover.
Lawn replacement design project.
Small garden refresh.
Meet Your Local Landscape Designer
Matt has a degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He has 30 years of experience as a designer in Southern California. From water-saving, drought tolerant gardens to lush, tropical landscapes, Matt can create a thoughtful design for your project. Meet with an expert like Matt and book a landscape design today or click here to learn more about our design service.
Whether you're interested in water-saving, drought-tolerant gardens or lush, tropical landscapes, Matt's expertise ensures a thoughtful and beautiful design tailored to your unique needs.
Landscape Design Service Areas: Torrance, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and surrounding areas.
A beautiful streetside flagstone walkway and terra cotta pots with a splash of color.
A beautiful streetside flagstone walkway and terra cotta pots with a splash of color featuring iceberg roses, blue salvia and yarrow
Bungalow front lawn replacement project framing a king palm
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
Front yard drought tolerant makeover including lawn removal.
Front yard drought tolerant makeover including lawn removal.
Drought tolerant turf rebate feature - dry stream bed.
Colorful drought tolerant plant palette.
Front lawn removal and drought tolerant landscaping.
Front landscape makeover.
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
Azalea filled pots create a beautiful and functional border between the driveway and the outdoor living area
Modern design with clean lines
Professional lighting design
Tree roses in large pots frame this beautiful design
Ground cover softens the concrete steps leading to the home in this design
Trellises and rock accents round out this border
Accent lighting dramatically highlights the blue pots in this San Diego front landscape design
A welcoming front entry
Outdoor living
Fountain feature
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
Deep red Anigozanthos add color to a lush lawn area
Back yard fire pit design surrounded by boulders, drought tolerant plants and olive tree focal point.
Blue salvias provide a beatiful contrast to the purple hues of the flax
Blooming potted plants accent the salvias surrounding this pathway
Blooming coleonema surround this bird bath water feature
Contrasting colors accent this curved entry walkway.
Meditation garden with bridge spanning a dry stream bed
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
A colorful English garden.
Fountain focal point
Garden bird bath with a view
Peaceful flagstone garden path
Colorful drought tolerant lawn replacement project
A colorful drought tolerant lawn replacement landscape project
Modern container garden design
Beautiful and functional curbside appeal
A colorful umbrella adds a nice design element to this front garden remake
Front landscape design by Karen Paliska
Meandering pathway surrounded by orange and golden brown hues
Colorful patio makeover
Beautiful, luxurious hardscape surrounded by lush greenery
A pair of Adirondack chairs help create a backyard sanctuary
Prolific blooming Anigozanthos line this DG pathway
Kurapia makes a practical and drought tolerant addition next to a driveway
Megan Marrero
Megan has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and a certification in Landscape Design. She is thoughtful and knowledgeable of all aspects of design and eager to create a practical and beautiful garden for you. Meet with an expert like Megan and book a landscape design today.
Landscape Design Service Areas: Claremont, Glendora, Monrovia, Pasadena, & neighboring areas
Additional portfolio pictures coming soon!
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
Elegant ranch style home and landscape.
Front landscape redesign with water saving artificial turf and a formal boxwood hedge
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
Beautiful garden design with a view
Iceberg roses and boxwood hedges frame the front walkway
Meet Your Local Landscape Designer
Arturo has been an Armstrong employee since 1996. He is a California Certified Nursery Professional and is familiar with all aspects of the nursery business. He loves interacting with customers and helping them to achieve their dream gardens. Meet with an expert like Arturo and book a landscape design today.
Landscape Design Service Areas: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, & neighboring areas
Drought tolerant front garden
Stately Carolina laurels frame this front bedroom window
Colorful blooming roses surround this olive tree in the front landscape
A drought tolerant garden highlighted with iceberg roses
A lighted decomposed granite walkway guides you through this drought tolerant front garden in Thousand Oaks, California
Circular rock patterns highlight this front lawn replacement design
An inviting curved walkway draws the eye through the landscape
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
Colorful back patio border
A colorful corner collection
Rock and DG scape
An inviting pathway through the garden
Drought tolerant slope
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
Beautiful secluded and private entryway featuring ajuga bordering the path
Incredible summer blooms along a drought tolerant grass lawn.
Drought tolerant corner with orange and yellow blooms.
Edible garden in a custom raised bed
A formal landscape bed featuring iceberg roses and Japanese boxwoods
a small garden with a stone path
A colorful lawn border of whites and pinks
A lovely boulder garden
A beautiful and colorful landscape bed flanks a drought tolerant lawn
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
Backyard sanctuary with shaded seating area and small lawn
Raised bed garden and shaded sitting area and lush green lawn highlight this outdoor living area
Drought tolerant landscaping featuring myoporum ground cover
A stately crepe myrtle by the front entry is complemented with drought tolerant plantings and gravel pathway
Meandering, lighted garden pathway provides purpose for this side yard
A secluded, peaceful corner featuring staked loropetalum "trees" in terra cotta pots
A blooming, colorful low maintenance rock garden
Meet Your Local Landscape Designer
Jennifer is a California native with a long history in California agriculture. She combines over 10 years of Armstrong consultation and design experience to bring you a landscape that is creative and also easy to manage.
Meet with an expert like Julia and book a landscape design today.
Landscape Design Service Areas: Tustin, Irvine, Anaheim Hills, & neighboring areas
A colorful plant palette of yellows and blues
This design features Myoporum ground cover as a drought tolerant lawn substitute
A peaceful fountain adds a nice touch to this entry garden
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
A lighted pathway and lush landscaping welcome you to the front door
Crepe myrtle trees provide beauty and privacy along the property line in this Coto de Caza landscape
The front lawn was replaced by a drought tolerant mix of plants surrounding a walkway to the front door
Lovely shaded corner
Landscape lighting dramatically highlights this featured back yard birch tree
A fountain highlights this outdoor living area