Custom Landscape Design & Install
We create outdoor spaces that look great, work better, and add lasting value to your home.
Landscape Design & Install
At First Tier Services, we design and build outdoor spaces that look great, work well for your daily life, and hold up over time. Our landscape design and install service is built for homeowners who want more than a basic yard update. We create custom plans for curb appeal, usability, drainage, privacy, and long-term property value.
As a locally owned company serving Dublin and surrounding Central Ohio communities, we know how to plan landscapes for our climate, soil conditions, and seasonal weather. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every project starts with your property, your goals, and your budget.
What Our Landscape Design & Install Service Includes
We handle the full process from concept to completed installation. That means you do not have to coordinate with multiple contractors or guess how the finished project will come together.
- Custom landscape design: Layouts tailored to your home, lot, style, and how you want to use the space.
- Planting plans: Trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and foundation plantings selected for beauty, growth habits, and Central Ohio conditions.
- Landscape bed installation: New bed creation, bed reshaping, edging, mulch, and stone accents.
- Hardscape integration: Coordination with patios, walkways, retaining walls, seating areas, and transition spaces.
- Grading and drainage considerations: We plan for runoff, low spots, and water movement so the landscape performs as well as it looks.
- Outdoor living features: Space planning around pergolas, decks, and other outdoor gathering areas.
- Design-only plans: For DIY homeowners who want a professional landscape plan they can install on their own schedule.
Our Process
We keep the process simple, clear, and organized. Good design is not just about picking plants. It is about solving problems and building a yard that feels finished.
- Consultation: We meet with you to learn what you want to change, what is not working now, and what kind of look and function you want from your outdoor space.
- Site review: We assess the property layout, sun and shade patterns, slope, drainage, access, and existing features that may affect the design.
- Design planning: We develop a landscape concept that fits your home and priorities. This may include planting areas, privacy screening, curb appeal upgrades, outdoor living zones, and traffic flow.
- Material and plant selection: We help choose the right mix of plants, bed materials, and construction elements for durability and appearance.
- Installation: Our team completes the build with attention to detail, proper layout, and a clean finish.
- Final walkthrough: We review the completed work with you and make sure you understand the layout, materials, and next steps for care.
Designed for Beauty and Function
A good landscape should do more than look nice from the street. It should make your property easier to enjoy. We design with real-life use in mind, whether that means improving the front entry, creating a more inviting backyard, adding privacy from neighbors, softening hard edges around a patio, or building a layout that is easier to maintain.
We also think about how the landscape will mature over time. Plant spacing, scale, and layout matter. A well-planned installation helps prevent overcrowding, poor visibility, and unnecessary replacement costs later on.
Built Around the Whole Property
Many outdoor projects work best when landscape design is connected to hardscape and construction. If your project includes a paver patio, walkway, retaining wall, pergola, or deck, we can plan the landscape around those features so everything feels cohesive. This creates a cleaner, more finished result than treating each part of the yard as a separate project.
When hardscape is part of the plan, we use high-quality materials from Oberfields and Unilock for pavers and retaining walls. We do not use big-box store materials. That means better durability, better appearance, and a stronger finished product for your home.
Drainage and Site Conditions Matter
One of the biggest mistakes in landscape installation is ignoring the way water moves across the property. Our background in regrading and drainage solutions helps us plan landscapes that do not just look good on day one, but continue to perform after heavy rain and seasonal weather changes. If your yard has slope issues, low areas, or water problems near beds and living spaces, we take that into account during design and installation.
Who This Service Is For
Our landscape design and install service is a good fit for homeowners who want:
- A full front yard or backyard transformation
- Better curb appeal
- A more functional outdoor layout
- New planting beds or refreshed foundation landscaping
- A professional plan tied to a patio, walkway, retaining wall, pergola, or deck project
- A design-only plan for do-it-yourself installation
- Higher-quality materials and a more custom result
Why Homeowners Choose First Tier Services
We are locally owned and focused on residential projects in Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, and nearby Central Ohio communities. Our owner, Ryan Cox, is a Dublin native with more than five years of hands-on experience in landscape design and lawn care. He brings practical field knowledge, a strong eye for layout and detail, and a customer-first mindset to every project.
We know that investing in your property is a big decision. That is why we focus on clear communication, customized designs, and quality workmanship from start to finish. We offer free estimates, and we also provide free landscape design for clients moving forward with installation. If you want the plan but prefer to do the work yourself, design-only options are available as well.
Service Area
We proudly serve homeowners in Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Delaware, Westerville, Galena, Plain City, Marysville, Sunbury, Johnstown, and New Albany, with expanded availability in Upper Arlington and Worthington.
Get Started
If you are ready to upgrade your yard with a custom landscape design and professional installation, we would love to help. Whether you want a complete outdoor makeover, a clean and polished front entry, or a design plan for a future project, First Tier Services can build a landscape that fits your home and your goals. Call us at (614) 721-9490 or reach out to schedule your free estimate.
Our Landscape Design & Install Process
We make outdoor upgrades simple, clear, and built around your home. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our team focuses on smart design, quality materials, and a smooth experience for Central Ohio homeowners.
On-Site Consultation & Design Plan
01We start with a free on-site consultation at your home in Dublin or the surrounding area to review layout, drainage, grading, sun exposure, and how you want the space to function. Then we create a custom landscape design plan, with design-only options available for DIY homeowners, usually within 5 to 7 days.
Clear Proposal & Build Scheduling
02Once the design is approved, we provide a detailed estimate, material recommendations, and a realistic install timeline so you know exactly what to expect. We use trusted products like Oberfields and Unilock for hardscape elements, avoid big-box materials, and schedule your project around weather and site conditions.
Professional Installation & Walkthrough
03Our crew handles site prep, planting, bed shaping, drainage corrections, lighting coordination, and finish work with close attention to detail and clean jobsite practices. After installation, we complete a full walkthrough with you, answer questions, and make sure every part of the project meets our standards before we call it done.
Landscape Design & Install FAQs
Answers to the questions homeowners in Dublin and Central Ohio ask us most before starting a landscape design and install project.
Why homeowners trust First Tier Services
See real feedback on our landscape design, install quality, and the care we bring to every job.
"I have teamed up with Ryan a number of times on landscaping and hardscaping projects. He is very knowledgeable, detailed, and he takes the time to ensure everything is delivered to meet his customers expectations. I have learned so much from Ryan and he does hesitate to walk me through each job process and what he expects from me. If you need a patio or any type of landscape design, F.T. Maintenance is your go to!"
"We have had Ryan out twice now and both jobs were done with care and done quickly! Ryan is also very nice and communicative, I would highly recommend him to anybody!"
"Ryan and his team were great to work with! Responses were prompt and our grading project was completed quickly! Would definitely recommend them and use them on future projects."
"Quality work..excellent customer service..competitive pricing ..finished work ahead of schedule!"
"Great work. Done in a timely manner. Fair price"
"Ryan did a fabulous job for us. He removed an old patio that was disintegrating, installed a beautiful small patio (just big enough for transition to yard and for the hubby to grill on), then leveled prior patio area, spread grass seed and straw. Here are before and after pictures :"
"Five-Star Experience with FT Maintenance! I couldn’t be happier with the service from FT Maintenance! Ryan was professional, punctual, and incredibly skilled. From the initial consultation to the final touches, FTM exceeded my expectations at every step. My yard has never looked better. If you're looking for reliable and top-notch landscaping services, FT Maintenance is the way to go! Highly recommended."
"FTMaintence. Has been cleaning our flower beds for 3 years & does a great job on edging and bed clean up They also did a great job on stone patio repair. Ryan is a hard worker and reasonable pricing."
"Ryan and the team at F.T. Maintenance tore out and rebuilt a retaining wall in our front yard for us. They did a terrific job! Very professional with a lot of attention to detail. I highly recommend them for any landscaping project."
"Removal of old flower garden. Replaced with grass. Nicely done."
"Excellent service. Speedy quality work done at a fair and reasonable price. Would recommend to anyone."
"F.T. Maintenance are punctual, attentive and professional with taking care of our lawn and landscaping needs. They communicate on a weekly basis to let us know when they are coming, and to see if we have any concerns with the yard. We would recommend F.T. Maintenance to anyone needing a lawncare service."
"Ryan did an outstanding job. He was timely in his response to my questions and requests. I have also now hired him to do some additional work around the perimeter of the yard. I look forward to his continued great work."
"We used FT Maintenance for our lawn needs last year, and I would highly recommend them. Ryan offers professional service at a fair price, and we are very happy with his work. S Ramey"
"Very professional and works in a timely manner. Super clean and leaves your landscaping immaculate. Patio construction is done above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended and will use for future projects"
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