Landscape Design Studio

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

BenefitEssentialEliteFamily Office
Scope & Cadence1 area planting conceptFront & back conceptsFull-property consulting
Plans & DeliverablesConcept sketch + plant listConcept + 2D plan + materialsMaster concept + phased plan
Site Walks During Install1 site walkUp to 3 walks + punchlist
Vendor & Bid CoordinationRecommendations listShortlist + intro emailsBid coordination + alignment
Seasonal Color Program1 seasonal plan2 seasonal plans4 seasonal plans + containers
Hardscape/DrainageReferred to licensed prosReferred to licensed prosReferred 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

Ready to transform your outdoor space?

Explore membership options or reach out to discuss your landscape vision.

CT DCP HIC.0703031 · Insured (GL & Contractors E&O)