
Design Studio
Landscape Design
Planting concepts, seasonal color, and outdoor living layouts—from concept to coordinated install
Proudly Serving Darien, Rowayton & New Canaan
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
Membership Benefits
Landscape Design Benefits by Tier
| Benefit | Essential | Elite | Family Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope & Cadence | 1 area planting concept | Front & back concepts | Full-property consulting |
| Plans & Deliverables | Concept sketch + plant list | Concept + 2D plan + materials | Master concept + phased plan |
| Site Walks During Install | — | 1 site walk | Up to 3 walks + punchlist |
| Vendor & Bid Coordination | Recommendations list | Shortlist + intro emails | Bid coordination + alignment |
| Seasonal Color Program | 1 seasonal plan | 2 seasonal plans | 4 seasonal plans + containers |
| Hardscape/Drainage | Referred to licensed pros | Referred to licensed pros | Referred to licensed pros |
Maywood provides aesthetic landscape design consulting and coordination. Structural, engineering, or architectural elements (e.g., grading, drainage, retaining walls) are referred to licensed professionals.
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
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