Black Diamond Landscape & Outdoor Living
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Landscape Construction Managed from Start to Finish

Aerial view of landscape construction in progress — Black Diamond Landscape, Utah
Landscape Construction project — Black Diamond Landscape & Outdoor Living

Landscape Construction

Black Diamond manages landscape construction in Salt Lake City and across Salt Lake County — from initial site preparation through planting, irrigation, and lighting. Our crews handle grading, drainage, hardscape installation, planting, and irrigation as a single coordinated scope, helping reduce scheduling gaps and supporting the finished landscape performing as designed.

What landscape construction includes

Demolition and site preparation

Removal of existing hardscapes, vegetation, and debris. Grading and rough drainage work precede all other construction phases.

Grading and drainage

Precise grading directs water away from structures and into designed drainage paths. We install French drains, catch basins, and channel drains where site conditions require.

Hardscape installation

Paver patios, walkways, concrete flatwork, retaining walls, and outdoor structures are installed with proper base preparation for Utah's freeze-thaw climate.

Irrigation installation

Sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, and hydrozoning are installed during construction — before final grading and planting — for clean, efficient results.

Planting and soil preparation

Soil amendment, tree and shrub installation, sod or seeding, and mulching are coordinated with irrigation and lighting to complete the landscape.

Landscape lighting

Low-voltage lighting systems are installed during construction, with conduit and wire runs placed before final grading for a clean finished appearance.

Coordinated field execution

Black Diamond coordinates site preparation, concrete, retaining systems, turf, planting, materials, access, and field sequencing throughout construction.

Landscape construction in progress — sod installation, decking, and site work — Salt Lake County, Utah

Site preparation and construction sequencing

Complex outdoor projects require careful coordination of site access, demolition, flatwork, walls, utilities, specialty features, materials, and crew sequencing.

New construction landscape installation

From grading and drainage to turf, trees, edging and irrigation, Black Diamond delivers complete landscape packages for new construction homes across the Wasatch Front.

New construction front yard landscape installation with artificial turf, circular tree rings, concrete edging and mountain views — Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Construction is managed by a dedicated project coordinator who communicates schedule, material deliveries, and progress throughout the build.

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Related services

Landscape DesignOutdoor LivingLandscape LightingHardscapes & Retaining WallsIrrigation & Water-Wise

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From Existing Yard to Complete Outdoor Environment

This Layton renovation required coordinated demolition, grading, retaining-wall construction, irrigation, electrical preparation, hardscapes, recreation areas, planting, lighting and final landscape installation across a property with substantial elevation changes.

Layton backyard before renovation — existing lawn and landscape prior to construction
Before
Original yard prior to demolition and grading
Sport court and landscape construction in progress in Layton, Utah
During construction
Sport court, retaining walls, and recreation areas under construction
Completed Layton outdoor living renovation — paver patio, sport court, fire features, hot tub and landscape planting
Completed
Finished outdoor environment with patio, sport court, fire features and planting
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Sandy, Utah

From Site Preparation to Completed Outdoor Living

The Sandy project required coordinated demolition, excavation, drainage preparation, base construction, wall installation, pavers and specialty-feature integration before final completion.

Backyard construction site in Sandy, Utah during demolition and utility preparation for a complete outdoor living renovation.
Before / construction
Demolition, excavation and utility preparation for the new hardscape footprint
Complete Sandy, Utah backyard transformation with Belgard pavers, custom pergola, outdoor seating and curved freestanding wall.
Completed
Belgard paver patio, curved freestanding wall, custom pergola and fire feature
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Completed Project · South Jordan, Utah

From Undeveloped Slope to Complete Landscape

Full excavation, retaining-wall construction, concrete work, turf, planting and specialty features were sequenced as one coordinated build across a property with significant elevation change.

Original undeveloped sloped site in South Jordan before excavation and landscape construction
Before
Original undeveloped slope before excavation and construction
Aerial view of the completed South Jordan landscape with sport court, retaining walls, artificial turf and water-wise planting
After
Completed landscape with sport court, retaining walls, turf and water-wise planting
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Completed projects

Verified Construction Work Across Salt Lake County

Custom concrete stairs with natural boulders and FX Luminaire landscape lighting — Federal Heights, Salt Lake City

Federal Heights, Salt Lake City

Complete Landscape Renovation — Concrete, Boulders & Lighting

Custom concrete stairs and walkways across a significant grade change, natural boulder placement, BioGrass sod, concrete patio with boulder edge, and a full FX Luminaire low-voltage lighting system — all constructed as one coordinated scope.

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Terraced Belgard Steeple Crest retaining walls with concrete walkway — Millcreek complete landscape renovation

Millcreek, Utah

Complete Landscape Renovation — Walls, Concrete, Deck & Outdoor Living

Terraced Belgard Steeple Crest retaining walls, concrete driveway and walkways, multi-level TimberTech Vintage Coastline Advanced PVC deck, paver patio with fire feature, BioGrass sod, and planting — a full-property construction scope on a hillside Millcreek lot.

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Avimore Naturals by Alliance — cedar tongue-and-groove slats in a matte black aluminum frame, installed on a capped retaining wall in Cottonwood Heights.

Retaining Wall + Privacy Fence · Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Fencing as Part of the Construction Scope

The Alliance Avimore Naturals fence was installed as part of a complete retaining-wall and outdoor-living build in Cottonwood Heights. Horizontal cedar tongue-and-groove slats sit in a matte black powder-coated aluminum frame — the fence line follows the capped retaining wall and integrates with the hardscape rather than being added as a separate trade.

When fencing is part of the construction scope, post placement, footing depth, and wall-cap integration are coordinated with the retaining system before the fence is installed — not after.

Alliance Avimore Naturals and Breeze Black fencing

Common questions

Landscape Construction Questions

What does integrated landscape construction coordination cover?

When Black Diamond manages construction as an integrated scope, the project team coordinates site preparation, grading, drainage, hardscape installation, irrigation, planting, and lighting under one plan rather than as separate contracts. The specific trades and scope items depend on the project — not every project includes every element. The coordination benefit is that sequencing, access, and field decisions are managed by one team rather than requiring the homeowner to coordinate between separate contractors.

What does site preparation involve for a landscape construction project?

Site preparation requirements depend on the existing conditions at the property. A renovation project may require demolition of existing hardscapes, removal of plant material, grading adjustments, and utility marking before new construction begins. A new construction project may start from rough grade with different preparation requirements. Black Diamond evaluates the existing site conditions during the design and planning phase to determine what site preparation the specific project requires.

How does landscape construction differ for new construction versus renovation?

New construction landscape projects typically begin from rough grade — the site has been cleared and graded by the home builder, and landscape construction starts from that baseline. Renovation projects involve working around existing structures, utilities, mature plantings, and established hardscapes, which affects demolition scope, access, and sequencing. Both project types require site evaluation before construction planning; the approach and timeline depend on the specific conditions at the property.

How does the design connect to construction at Black Diamond?

When Black Diamond designs and builds a project, the design documents — site plan, grading plan, planting plan, irrigation layout, and lighting plan — are developed by the same team that manages construction. This means the field crew works from documents that reflect the actual site conditions and construction sequence rather than adapting a design produced independently. For projects where design and construction are managed together, field questions and adjustments are resolved within the same team.

What should a homeowner expect during a landscape construction project?

The phases of a landscape construction project depend on the scope. A project with significant grading, retaining walls, and hardscapes will have a longer construction period with more site disruption than a planting and irrigation installation. Black Diamond establishes a project timeline and construction sequence during the planning phase based on the specific scope. Homeowners can expect regular communication about scheduling, access requirements, and any field conditions that affect the plan.