Southern Vistas
“Told him containers I had, the sun conditions, and that I wanted easy to care for, year round plants and he helped me choose plants without high pressure sales tactics.”
Best Landscape Architects and Designers in Columbia, SC
24 companies listed · 10 in Columbia · 8 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Enviro Agscience
“I can't tell you enough it's good job for the most part”
Aquatic Lifestyles LLC
“After landscaping around the pond, it is my go to place for a relaxing time down by the pond to watch the fish go in and out among the water lilies and caves that Jay created.”
Amazing Lawn Care LLC
“Yard work included weed removal, weed barrier installation, trimming of shrubs and flowers (azaleas), removal of yard trash, installation of mulch and pine straw.”
Javier Ramos Landscaping LLC
“He had told us he would come back and seal it for us, or repair issues with ant stones but he never did, nor did he return messages asking him to contact us to get on his schedule.”
Sherer & Associates LLC
Listed for homeowners in and around Columbia, SC, these 24 companies draw plans for yards; the building is done by someone else. Portfolios, service descriptions and hours are taken from each company's own site, and the ratings beside them come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, SC
10 of the 24 companies we list are based in Columbia; the other 14 serve Columbia from towns including Lexington (18 mi), Irmo (5 mi) and White Rock (8 mi). 22 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 561 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (91%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "price", "communication" and "crew". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 offer financing or payment plans; 9 give free estimates and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the companies on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Do any listed landscape designers say they are licensed?
2 of the 24 listings show a license on their websites. That is the dividing line in this trade: a licensed landscape architect can stamp drawings for review, a designer cannot. The state register is public, so check the number rather than the logo on the website.
Keeler Landscape & Design
“After moving to lakefront property on Lake Wateree, John designed and installed a border hedge, new plants in beds and our courtyard”
Bare Roots Gardening
“Zac was great in designing and installing a waterfront garden of perennials and natives that gives us year-round color and texture as well as attracting pollinators.”
The Landplan Group South
Kenneth B. Simmons Associates
Pro Green Outdoors
“We have worked on: design and installation of shrubbery, sod installation, tree removal, property grading, paver walk-paths, landscape lighting, driveway installation, irrigation, and more.”
Elite Lawn & Landscape LLC
“David didn't know, but I called nearly 20 people yesterday trying to get help with this issue while we are in the Due Diligence period of our purchase and short on time.”
Patriot Landscaping
“They are the perfect one-stop-shop for just about everything from lawn and mulch bed maintenance, and new landscaping, to creative hardscapes for outdoor living areas.”
Southern Charm Landscape and Design LLC
“We had been searching for landscape assistance for some time and I'm so glad we waited to find someone like Southern Landscape and Design!”
Hay Hill Services
“Professional and very friendly”
McFadden Lawn Specialist
“I highly recommend Mc Fadden Lawn Service.”
Carolina Crepe Myrtle & Shade Tree LLC
“We are extremely happy with the job that John Estill and Carolina Crepe Myrle did in planting a gorgeous 19 foot Holly tree in our back yard.”
All American Landscape
“They installed a paver patio for us using Belgard product, with an adjoining walkway that beautifully finished our backyard.”
Lawngitude Lawn Care LLC
“I use them for about a year and he was excellent always on time my lawn has never been Greener his performance and demeanor is professional and the people he has working with him just all-around good guy knows how to speak with the customer and has a...”
Just Trees LLC
“Extremely professional - the owner was beyond courteous; they gave us a detailed breakdown of their process and had two very large trees removed from our yard and wonderful clean-up.”
Custom Sod & Irrigation
“Top-notch business run by the right kind of people”
S & P Landscaping
“In addition to fixing a severe drainage problem I had in my back yard, he treated my yard for fungus, fertilized and sprayed for weeds, adjusted my sprinklers and replaced the control box.”
Saluda Hill Landscapes
“They were consistently more responsive that the others, and during the initial assessment offered up design expertise/ideas that simplified the overall design and ended up saving us money.”
First Priority Landscaping Solutions
“Raymond and everyone who works for him are amazing and worked diligently to finish my yard because we were having guests and using the pool for the first time.”
Why these companies made our list
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