Landscape Design
Stuart Row Landscapes is a boutique landscape design firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializing in residential and commercial properties across Knox, Blount, Loudon, and Roane counties. Since 1995, Stuart Row has personally designed and overseen every project — creating outdoor spaces that feel as natural and intentional as the East Tennessee terrain they’re built on.
Our Approach to Landscape Design
We don’t sell template garden plans. Every Stuart Row project starts with a conversation and a site visit — walking your property, understanding the soil, the light, the grade, and how your family actually uses the space.
From there, we develop a master plan that considers:
- Existing terrain and drainage — working with the land, not against it
- Mature plant sizing — designing for how things will look in five years, not just planting day
- Seasonal interest — selecting plants that offer color and texture across all four Tennessee seasons
- Hardscape integration — how stone, water, and plantings work together as a complete composition
- Your daily life — where you gather, where kids play, where you want to sit with coffee on a Saturday morning
What a Stuart Row Design Includes
A full landscape design from Stuart Row typically includes:
- Initial consultation and property assessment
- Conceptual design with hand-drawn or digital renderings
- Detailed planting plan with species selections suited to East Tennessee’s climate (USDA Zone 7a)
- Hardscape layout for patios, walkways, retaining walls, and water features
- Lighting plan for evening ambiance and safety
- Irrigation recommendations
- Phased installation plan if needed for budget flexibility
Residential and Commercial
We design for homeowners across West Knoxville, Farragut, Sequoyah Hills, Bearden, and surrounding communities. We also work with commercial clients who want outdoor spaces that reflect the quality of their business — office campuses, retail environments, and hospitality properties.
Why Clients Choose Stuart Row for Design
Stuart Row isn’t the biggest landscaping company in Knoxville — and that’s the point. With over 30 years of experience, Stuart personally oversees every project from concept to completion. The result is landscape design that feels crafted, not contracted.
Every planting is chosen with care. Every stone is placed with intention. The design process is collaborative, personal, and grounded in a deep understanding of East Tennessee’s native landscape.
How much does landscape design cost in Knoxville?
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Landscape design in Knoxville typically ranges from a few thousand dollars for a focused garden plan to significantly more for a full-property master plan. At Stuart Row, we scope every project individually because the cost depends on lot size, terrain, existing conditions, and how much of the property you want to transform. We'll give you a clear estimate after our first site visit.
What's the difference between landscape design and landscaping?
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Landscape design is the planning phase — creating a blueprint for how your outdoor space will look, function, and grow over time. Landscaping is the installation work. At Stuart Row, we do both. Every project starts with a thoughtful design process before a single shovel hits the ground. This is what separates a landscape that looks intentional from one that just happened.
How long does a landscape design project take?
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Design typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on the scope. Installation can range from a few days for a focused project to several weeks for a full-property transformation. We design for how your landscape will mature over 5-10 years, not just how it looks on day one.
Do you work with existing landscaping?
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Absolutely. Many of our projects involve enhancing or reimagining an existing landscape rather than starting from scratch. We evaluate what's working, what's struggling, and what can be transformed. Some of our best work has been bringing a tired landscape back to life.
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