Landscape Design in Salt Lake City

Residential front yard landscape design with plantings and hardscape — Black Diamond Landscape, Millcreek Utah
Landscape Design project — Black Diamond Landscape & Outdoor Living

Landscape Design

Black Diamond provides residential landscape design in Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. Each plan starts with the site — topography, drainage, sun, and use — then coordinates hardscapes, planting, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor structures before construction so the drawing and the finished property match.

What landscape design includes

Site analysis and measurement

We evaluate topography, drainage patterns, sun and shade, soil conditions, existing vegetation, and proximity to structures before any design work begins.

2D site plans

Scaled drawings showing hardscape layout, planting areas, irrigation zones, lighting locations, grading, and drainage — the working document for construction.

3D renderings

Photorealistic visualizations of the completed landscape, allowing you to review materials, plant selections, and spatial relationships before construction begins.

Material and plant specifications

Detailed specifications for paving materials, wall systems, plant species, irrigation components, and lighting fixtures — coordinated with your budget and site conditions.

Grading and drainage planning

Proper grading protects your home's foundation and hardscape investment. We design drainage solutions that manage Utah's freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal precipitation.

Phased project planning

For larger properties, we develop phased plans that allow construction to proceed in logical stages while maintaining a cohesive long-term vision.

Design work is coordinated directly with our construction team, eliminating the gap between what is drawn and what is built.

Start with a site consultation

Tell us about your property, goals, and approximate timeline. We'll review the information and contact you about the appropriate next step.

Design Portfolio

Residential Landscape Design Across Salt Lake City

Every Black Diamond full landscape design-build project begins with a site-specific design plan — coordinating grading, drainage, hardscapes, planting, irrigation and lighting into one cohesive vision before construction begins.

Modern residential home exterior at evening with professional landscape design — Salt Lake City, Utah
Front yard landscape design with Belgard pavers, planting beds and concrete walkway — Millcreek, Utah

Project Example · South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan Full-Property Landscape Plan

This design coordinated grade changes, retaining walls, a custom sport court, turf, planting, circulation, fire and lighting features before construction began.

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3D landscape design rendering for South Jordan property showing sport court, retaining walls, turf zones, planting and fire feature layout

Project Example · Federal Heights, Salt Lake City

Complete Landscape Design-Build in Federal Heights

This Federal Heights property required a design that coordinated custom concrete stairs and walkways across a significant grade change, natural boulder placement, BioGrass sod, a concrete patio with boulder edge detail, and a full FX Luminaire low-voltage lighting system — all resolved in the design plan before construction began.

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Illuminated custom concrete entry stairs with natural boulders and landscape lighting — Federal Heights, Salt Lake City

Explore materials

Browse pavers, natural stone, plants, and lighting fixtures from our preferred suppliers — and include your material preferences with your consultation request.

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Common questions

Landscape Design Questions

What does a Black Diamond landscape design include?

Site analysis, 2D site plans, 3D renderings when appropriate, material and plant specifications, grading and drainage planning, irrigation coordination, and phased planning when the property requires it.

Does Black Diamond build what it designs?

Yes. Design is coordinated with Black Diamond's construction team so hardscape, irrigation, lighting, planting, and outdoor structures can be built from one coordinated plan.

How long does landscape design take?

Timing depends on property size, site conditions, design complexity, revisions, and whether 3D visualization or phased planning is required. The site consultation establishes the project scope before construction planning begins.

What does landscape design cost?

Design scope depends on property size, grade, complexity, and whether the project involves a single outdoor space or a full-property plan. Black Diamond establishes design scope after reviewing the property and project requirements.