Backyard Landscaping
Backyard Landscapes Built for Relaxing, Entertaining, and Everyday Use
Completed Backyard Landscaping Projects
From Design to Installation, Backyard Landscapes Done Right
Smart Backyard Planning for Local Weather and Drainage
Backyard landscaping in this area comes with its own challenges. Slopes, clay heavy soils, drainage concerns, and limited access are common, especially behind established homes. When those conditions are not addressed early, they tend to create ongoing issues.
We plan backyards based on how the space needs to function. That means solving grading and water movement first, selecting materials that can handle regular use, and choosing plants that make sense for sun, shade, and exposure. The goal is a backyard that feels good to use now and continues to perform over time.
Backyard landscaping services we offer
We provide complete backyard landscaping services, including:
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- Landscape design and planning to organize the space, address site constraints, and guide the project before construction begins
- Garden and landscape bed installation with proper soil preparation, defined edges, and plant choices suited to the property
- Walkways and pathways that connect the home to key areas of the yard and improve flow and access
- Paver patios and seating areas designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday use
- Retaining walls to manage slopes, elevation changes, and usable space
- New lawn installation and lawn replacement, built on a properly prepared base for long term durability
- Drainage and grading solutions to manage runoff, eliminate standing water, and protect surrounding areas
- Landscape lighting to extend use into the evening and improve safety
- Low maintenance landscape layouts that reduce upkeep while keeping the yard clean and functional
Whether you are reworking an existing backyard or starting from the ground up, we tailor the work to your property, your goals, and how you want to use the space.
Visualize Your Backyard Layout Before Work Starts
Try Our AI Tool to Plan Your Backyard Space
One of the hardest parts of planning a backyard project is being able to picture how the space will actually look and function once it is finished. To make that easier, we offer an AI landscape design visualizer.
You can upload a photo of your backyard, select the features you are considering, and see realistic concepts applied directly to your property. It is a practical way to explore layout options, materials, and overall use of the space before committing to a final design.
The visualizer also provides a rough budget range based on the features selected. That early insight helps you plan confidently and move forward with a design that fits both how you want to use your backyard and what you want to invest.
Backyard Projects You Can See
Many homeowners come to us because their backyard feels unfinished, awkward, or difficult to use. Once the layout is thought through and the work is built properly, the difference is clear.
Clients often tell us the space finally feels usable, more comfortable, and better connected to the home. Whether it is easier to relax, entertain, or just spend time outside, those results come from careful planning, solid installation, and attention to how the space is actually used.
What to Expect When Pricing Backyard Landscaping
Backyard landscaping costs can vary widely from one property to another. Access, grading requirements, drainage solutions, material choices, and how the space will be used all play a role in the overall investment.
We have put together a detailed landscaping price guide based on real backyard projects we have completed throughout the area. It explains what different budget ranges can typically achieve and helps homeowners set realistic expectations before moving into design and planning.
Why Maryland Homeowners Trust Harvest Outdoor Living
Our clients are looking for a contractor they can rely on. Someone who follows through, communicates clearly, and takes the time to do the work the right way.
Harvest Outdoor Living is fully licensed and insured, and locally owned. That matters because it shows up in the finished work, from proper site preparation and drainage planning to clean installation and long term durability. We focus on building backyard spaces that hold up to real use, not rushing projects or cutting corners.
When you work with our team, you are working with people who understand local conditions, respect your property, and stand behind the work they install.
Our backyard landscaping service areas
We provide backyard landscaping throughout central Maryland, including:
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- Aberdeen
- Abingdon
- Bel Air
- Churchville
- Fallston
- Forest Hill
- Havre De Grace
- Jarrettsville
- Perry Hall
- White Marsh
Ready to improve your backyard?
If you are planning a backyard project and want clear guidance, realistic pricing, and designs that make sense for how you actually use your space, we would be glad to help.
Start with a consultation or explore ideas using our landscape visualizer. Either way, we will help you understand what is possible for your backyard and how to approach it the right way.
Great Experience from start to finish! Thank you Tom for fixing my front yard and bringing my vision to fruition it looks beautiful! On time and did the job! Professional and courteous.
We had a very extensive job done to repair our failing patio that was over 30 years old. Tom was great to work with and the final work turned out beautiful. As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to make sure everything goes right on a big project like this and their team did an amazing job from start to finish. Could not recommend more
I felt the crew did a particularly nice job with sanding between the rock joints and reseeding and new top soil of my back yard. Tom is easy to work with and is very conscientious, which was particularly important to me.
It was a great experience working with Tom Riley and his crew from Harvest. He was very accommodating and patient. A big thank you and shout out to them
Our family is so happy that we hired Tom Kiley- Harvest Outdoor Living to design and create two major hardscaping projects to enhance the established landscape of our home this Summer. The entirety of our projects were handled with knowledge and expertise from conception to execution. The craftsmanship displayed in every aspect of the creation is the combination of experience and great skill. Tom Kiley is a Hands - On business owner, ensuring that the entire project was completed flawlessly ,exceeding both his and our expectations. Despite the extreme heat, the Harvest Outdoor Living crew worked long hours from early morning until evening, always respectful, friendly and pleasant, keeping the work site neat and tidy after each shift. God Bless the Three Amigos ! While we were looking for a simple sidewalk solution, Tom's inspired vision of a bi-level enclosed garden, featuring large boulders and flowering trees and plants ,illuminated at twilight intrigued us. We asked for a curving, hand cut heated bluestone sidewalk across our front yard that wraps around our existing front porch. This sidewalk, combined with another constructed with Cambridge Paving Stones adds a luxurious curb appeal. The second, more difficult project involved a combination of many skilled professionals ,including demolition experts, engineering plans and permits and a tremendous amount of hard physical labor. This project was also completed above and beyond our expectations and has solved our water issues. All plantings and replanting's were professional and successful. Ultimately, we have been given the landscaping improvements we always needed and wanted, yet never imagined could possibly exist ! Everyone comments on how beautiful our new landscape looks. We could not be happier with the results.
Tom and his crew transformed the empty space left in our backyard after the pool delete into a beautiful patio that we love to use, and that all our neighbors admire. Job started on time, completed within our budget, and perfect in every detail!
We were looking to do a complete backyard overhaul. The main problem was water sitting and the grass always felt like mush days after it rained. The project included a paver patio for better outdoor living space, regrading the yard, burrying some down spouts, and installing two French drains. Along the way we added In a tree removal, sectioning off the tree line with some mulch, and redoing the broken lattice under the sunroom. Last night's rain was an ultimate test of his work. There's no standing puddles and the water was rivering away during the rain like it was supposed to. Additionally the patio looks great. During the initial estimate Tom really took his time, asked the right questions and appeared to genuinely care about our problems and how to fix it. The other two who came out weren't as personable and didn't truly listen. Additionally, Tom's prices were fair for the work that was being asked. I'd highly recommend talking to Tom about an estimate if you're looking to do any type of outdoor project.
I was extremely happy with this company. They were respectful, knowledgeable, and did an amazing job. Thank you again for fixing the problem and much more.
Harvest Outdoor Living did a terrific mulching gardens, providing new storm design system and constructing new paver sidewalk. Job started on date stated in contract and completed on time and no change orders. Tom’s attention detail was so good you would think his team was working at his home.
We would highly recommend Harvest Outdoor Living for all of your landscaping needs. Our yard was overgrown and more high maintenance than we wanted or had time to deal with. We reached out to Tom for a quote and he responded quickly with a fair estimate. After we agreed to the quote, Tom scheduled our job for a week after. He and his team are professional and highly skilled. He took our mess of a yard and made it look spectacular. It’s better than we imagined. We could not be happier with the results.
Harvest Outdoor Living did a miraculous job on my landscaping design and requirements despite having many challenges. I found Tom Kiley to be the ultimate professional who patiently answered my questions and designed a solution that is perfect for our environment. Tom’s experience and expertise made the renovation a success. Tom earned 5 Stars for the work at my home. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.
Quality of work outstanding. Harvest Team pleasant, courteous, and professional. Delivered 100% on all agreed upon services. Communication flawless. Five star rating well deserved and earned. If you have landscaping needs, do not miss the opportunity to work with the Harvest Team! They are best in class!
without question this was a wonderful experience working with this company from beginning to finish. it was an effort to remedy a major drainage issues we have been having for years, with various slopes and terrain features to contend with. i interviewed the owner Tom, and as an engineer and former contractor the solutions seemed plausible. His price was fair and the work was completed within the timeframe he says it would. There was a spotless cleanup afterwards and as importantly his crew Saul and Carlos worked extremely well with Tom and their experience was evident. Honestly, i’ll be shocked if this doesn’t fit the bill as stated. Incredible company.
I am very happy with the work done by Harvest Landscape. Everything went as planned and the project turned out beautifully! I would definitely recommend.
I would absolutely recommend Harvest Landscape! Tom was extremely nice, professional and polite throughout the entire project. He worked with us to come up with the exact design we wanted within our budget and was so patient throughout the whole process. He was always on time and even started the project earlier than expected. He pays close attention to detail and him and his team work quickly and were very efficient. We will definitely be hiring Harvest landscape again for future landscape and hardscape projects. We are extremely satisfied and just love our new patio and fire pit so much!
Tom and team did a fantastic job on our patio. Totally changed the look and use of our backyard. Quality work from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
I had asked Tom about cutting back our mulch bed out front and adding a stone retaining wall - was very happy with the results! I also love that he used the plants we had and rearranged them to make them feel new - it helped frame the space while also helping us to keep within our budget. Will definitely be reaching out to him and his team again.
Tom really listens to what you need done and his expertise is evident. He's done an excellent job with the yardwork and helped me out twice. He's a keeper!
Tom was great to work with! He worked with me quite a bit to come up with a plan for my landscaping and used 3D rendering to show me example photos of what the work would look like! He built a beautiful retainer wall and put in lovely plants to spruce up the look of my home. There was excellent communication throughout the entire project. Thanks so much Tom! Will absolutely recommend you to others!!
Very professional and dependable. With an eye for detail, my yard has never looked better! Looking forward to future projects with Harvest!
Our neighbor recommended Tom and we are happy we called him. He stopped by our property and give us great ideas on how to create new garden beds and installing trees, as well as regrading and establishing our lawn. He was very diligent in his work and even came back to fix some issues that was caused by heavy winds. We will definitely use his services again and will recommend Tom to anyone we know.
I have used Harvest Landcare for 2 years now for my spring clean up and mulching. He also trimmed bushes in the fall. Very attentive and responsive and does great work. Highly recommend.
Harvest Landcare has done several mulching and landscape projects around my house. He is reliable, priced right and has a lot of attention to detail. I highly recommend.
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