Kiefer Landscaping Inc
“I never leave without an abundance of wonderful things to add to my gardens.”
Best Landscape Architects and Designers in Durham, NC
21 companies listed · all 21 in Durham · 7 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Witherspoon Rose Culture
“Every single staff member I walked past asked if they could help me find what I was looking for.”
Martinez Brother's NC Landscaping Inc
“David and crew did a fantastic job on a new front walkway and mulch.”
Nazo Landscaping Inc
“Especially on a quiet day, if you are willing to ask for what you need, you can get some great personalized help.”
Bright Leaf Landscaping LLC
“The owner Jon is professional, personable and knowledgeable and I can count on the entire team to do a great job!”
Leisure Landscapes
“We hired them to build a brick wall and pergola around our patio, and Paul came up with a gorgeous design that included flowering vines and landscaping lighting that took the idea to a new level once executed.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Durham, NC, these 21 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: Durham, NC
All 21 companies we list here are in Durham itself. 19 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 583 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (70%). 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 6 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of the companies on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. We count these figures across the companies on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Which listed landscape designers show their work online?
Portfolio sites are shown on 20 of the 21 listings here. In design the portfolio is the product, so it carries more weight than in other trades. Look for photographs of built work next to the renders, and for at least one project on a site like yours: the same slope, the same soil, the same shade.
Carolina Garden Co
“Shelley went above and beyond to make us happy and we are very appreciative of her and the over all performance of Carolina Garden Company.”
McAdams
Braverman Design
“I reached out needing some assistance and Jessica gave me FREE advice and didn't take advantage she could have easily allowed me to pay for the job I asked but she knew I didn't need it.”
Flori View Landscaping LLC
“He and his crew worked hard to fix some significant drainage issues in our yard and built a new retaining wall while also improving the accessibility and usability of our yard.”
Old North State Landscape Development
“We now live in our back yard and every time we go outside the stunning craftsmanship amazes us.”
Qunity
“Very professional team, comprised of a wide variety of civil engineering, landscape architecture AND construction admin experts.”
Aedan Workshop
“They helped us think through the best way to use our space and design something beautiful.”
North American Lawn & Landscape
Tributary Land Design + Build
“Super excited they are helping us with installation of the American Indian Cultural Garden at UNC Chapel Hill.”
Tmtla Associates
Surface 678
Yard Pro's Landscape and Grading
“This company was great, my yard was extremely wooded and and not able to use.”
Witharchitecture (Formerly Weinstein Friedlein Architects)
“Ellen and Ken are the best and truly skilled in their craft.”
Juárez Landcaping Services Llc
“Juarez excavated and leveled our backyard, clearing its bamboo overgrowth, and built an 8ft custom fence running the length of the property.”
Lift Environmental Design
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