Professional Landscape Designers in Richardson, TX

We Build Sustainable, Fun Landscapes Customized to Your Style in Richardson, TX

If you want to surround your home with a luxurious backdrop of landscaping plants, hardscapes, and personalized outdoor living features, Alterra Landscape Design is the landscaping team you've been looking for. We serve neighborhoods in the Richardson, Texas area. Whether you want to make your property greener with sustainable landscaping that highlights the region's natural beauty, xeriscaping that transforms the land into a contemporary desert landscape, or a beautiful outdoor living area with the amenities to enjoy a day outside, we know how to make your style shine throughout the space. Contact our team today to schedule a walkthrough and start the creative design process.

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outdoor living

We craft hardscapes, outdoor living spaces, and backyard entertainment in Richardson, Texas and surrounding communities. Blur the line between the comforts of your home and the beauty of the outdoors with our outdoor living design services. Our team includes experienced landscape contractors, expert hardscape installers, and specialists in native and exotic plants, and we handle the work ourselves so we know every detail is done just right.

Landscape Design

Our landscape design team excels at creating flawless, innovative spaces. We will transform your property's landscape into a verdant, eye-catching landscape. Our designers add depth of style to every project with expertly selected plants and lighting that keeps your space beautiful long into the evening. Our design team will create a complete plan for your landscape that seamlessly includes every hardscape, design element, and material that you love.

groundskeeping

Our landscape contractors will manage and refresh your landscape with reliable grounds management services. You can enjoy coming home to a pristine and crisp landscape every day. We are landscape contractors that believe in the long-term quality of our landscaping projects, and our white-glove services are tailored to fit every landscape. These services include seasonal plantings for fresh color, fertilization treatments, water monitoring, and lawn treatments that keep your plants and turf trim, healthy, and full. Contact us to learn more about our Groundskeeping Services.

special projects

Special projects are our specialty at Alterra Landscape Design. If you have a complex vision in mind for your property's outdoor space, we can bring it to life by consulting with architects, interior design experts, and arborists, so every element works together and is the perfect choice. We make every special project even more eye-catching with our commitment to quality. Please contact us for special projects.

The Alterra Difference: Our Process

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To ensure a seamless experience, we begin with a walkthrough of your space to assess your needs and preferences. From start to finish, we work closely with you, keeping communication open and involving you at every step. Our team provides a detailed overview of the design plan, outlining all aspects of the project. Then, our plant and construction experts transform those ideas into reality. Discover more about our signature Explore+Design+Build process by visiting our Process page.

Our Refined Design-Build Process, From Exploration to Execution

Creativity drives everything we do in our landscaping services. We customize each project to align with your design preferences, vision for your outdoor space, and goals for relaxation and entertaining. With our three-step Explore+Design+Build process, we create unique landscapes for every client. From concept to completion, we aim to deliver joy, endless possibilities, and elegant design.

Visit our Process Page to learn more about what to expect in working with Alterra Landscape Design.

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Explore: Collaborative Brainstorming

Design: Bringing Your Vision to Life

Our landscape designers turn your ideas into detailed plans using 2D drawings, 3D models, and material samples. You’ll see how everything comes together and have opportunities to give input throughout. Your complete design package includes pricing, materials, and timeline details, with trusted partners lined up for installation. Once approved, we handle permits and HOA paperwork to keep things seamless.

Build: Flawless Execution & Lasting Beauty

We Value Every Piece of Feedback from Our Clients and Local Community

Every landscaping project is a personal adventure, and we work hard to make sure every step of that journey is rewarding for each of our clients. Hearing their feedback about our processes and the landscape is important to us, and we reflect on every review to make our process stronger. See what your neighbors enjoy most about working with our team of designers, landscaping services contractors, and area specialists.

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We couldn't be happier with the landscaping project for our backyard done by Alterra Design. Everything went so smoothly from the initial meeting and design to the project execution. The result is just what I envisioned, perhaps even better. Communication throughout the process was excellent, too.

Hbedrosian

We had a wonderful experience with Alterra and Jeff. We love our new front yard!

Susan N.

Really great experience from start to finish. It was so exciting to see Alterra’s personalized design come to fruition! They did an amazing job—highly recommend!

Marcus_sanchez60

Three words!! Above and Beyond!! Alterra Landscaping Design did an excellent job! Everyone on the team was knowledgeable, competent and professional. They replaced bushes and planted a gorgeous Japanese Maple Tree. Hayden Davenport was a joy to work with! Thank you so much for my beautiful landscape! I love it!

Marjorie_holden0

Excellent job form Jeff & the Alterra team. Project was smooth and efficient and looks great. Just what we were looking for.

Farshid_araghizadeh2

Our experience with Alterra Landscape Design was terrific. Hayden did a great job in helping us get a beautiful design for our front and back yard. He came up with a beautiful design plan that fit our budget. The crews were excellent, on time everyday and very friendly. We have received so many compliments from neighbors and friends.

Bob W

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Best of houzz award

2026

Texas Excellence in Landscaping Award

2025

We Invite Richardson, Texas Property Owners to Browse Our Gallery of Sustainable and Beautiful Texan Landscapes

Are you looking for inspiration for the wow factor that will take your outdoor oasis plans from luxurious elegance to absolute perfection? Browse our portfolio of special projects, xeriscapes, outdoor living spaces, and lush landscapes to find innovative ideas and creative flair. Every image showcases our commitment to making our clients' styles come to life through beautiful plant arrangements, hardscape features, and elegant installations.

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We're Here to Transform Your Landscape Into a

Personalized Getaway — Contact Us Today!

If you've been dreaming of a special outdoor getaway, we're the team of landscaping services contractors and designers who can start you on your journey in Richardson, Texas. Collaborate with us to build a masterpiece that invites you, your family, and your guests to enjoy the outdoors. Contact us today to schedule an initial design walkthrough.

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We Collaborate with Property Owners in Richardson, Texas and Surrounding Communities

We proudly serve homeowners in the North Texas area, including:

Each design is created with your lifestyle, neighborhood, and goals in mind. Learn more about the areas we serve on our Service Area Page.

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Trusted Landscape Design in Richardson, TX Creating Stunning Outdoor Spaces and Healthy Landscapes