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Your Outdoor Oasis Awaits

Creating your dream outdoor space should be exciting, but finding a reliable landscape designer in Durham and the greater triangle area who listens, communicates well, and delivers exceptional results can be challenging—especially when you’re juggling multiple providers for design, maintenance, and materials.

For Garden’s Sake simplifies everything. With an in-house team offering custom landscape design, expert maintenance, and a full-service garden center, we are your one-stop shop for all your landscaping needs. Backed by over 25 years of experience in the community, we deliver passion, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail to create outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.

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Expert Landscape Design Services in Durham, NC for Stunning Results

Turn your ideas into stunning outdoor spaces with services tailored to your needs.

Turning Ideas into Action: Consultation and Discovery

Every great project starts with a thoughtful plan. During your consultation, we’ll assess your property, understand your vision, and consider grading, drainage, and lighting. This allows us to create a practical outline suited to your needs.

Shaping Your Vision: The Design Process

A design that balances beauty and functionality makes all the difference. Our in-house design team works with you to create a plan that reflects your style and suits your property’s unique conditions. With a clear plan in place, you’ll feel confident moving forward.

Bringing It to Life: Construction

With expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, we’ll bring your vision to life. Our experienced team manages the entire construction process with precision and care, ensuring a stunning, durable space you’ll enjoy for years to come.

“We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care.”

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work your crew has done over the years. We started using your services when our children were very young, and having your team handle our lawn care allowed us to focus on spending quality time with them.

We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained on weekends as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care. Thank you again for your great service—it’s been very much appreciated.

— Matt, Lawn Maintenance client

“All the employees are highly knowledgeable and friendly.”

My favorite place to go for plants. They have a variety of plants and flowers that are good quality. All the employees there are highly knowledgeable and friendly. In 10 minutes, an employee picked out the perfect arrangement for my flower box. It’s absolutely gorgeous; they are very talented. I also appreciate that they teach classes.
— Sarah, 5-Star Google Review

“Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants!”

My office was last minute looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for our colleagues. When I came into For Garden’s Sake, Morgan was eager to help! I gave her our price range and she laid out different options for me. I was a little weary as I don’t have a lot of experience with plants, but how experienced and friendly she was reassured me. They were able to put together and deliver almost 100 beautiful plants and pots in just a few days. Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants! I would recommend For Garden’s Sake to everybody!

— Desiata, 5-Star Google Review

“Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to.”

Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to. It’s so much better to support smaller businesses like this place than big brand name stores. The staff is incredibly helpful with answering questions and extremely knowledgeable, not forgetting to mention how kind they have always been to me and my family. They’ve taught me many things about each of the plants I’ve gotten there. I can’t say enough good things about them.

— Miller, 5-Star Google Review
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Expert Landscape Design Services in Durham, NC for Stunning Results

Explore our design and build services to bring your vision to life.

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Hardscaping

Transform your outdoor space with expertly crafted patios, fire pits, and retaining walls for beauty and functionality.

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Planting Services

Create a flourishing garden with personalized planting and maintenance services designed for lasting beauty.

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Outdoor Lighting

Expertly designed lighting solutions to enhance the beauty, safety, and functionality of your outdoor space.

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Irrigation

Keep your landscape healthy with expert irrigation services, including repairs, maintenance, and seasonal adjustments.

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Why Choose Us

We make outdoor transformations stress-free, fun, and reliable. Here’s why homeowners in Durham and all over the Triangle trust us:

  • An Experience Like No Other: Visit our garden center to see inspiration in action while enjoying a drink or Sunset Slush from our Potting Shed, engaging with our goats, chickens, and ducks, and enjoying live music.
  • Outstanding Communication: With a large administrative staff, you’ll always get timely responses and clear communication.
  • Community-Trusted Stability: With 25 years in Durham, our garden center is a testament to our commitment and reliability.
  • Knowledgeable Team: Passionate experts with years of experience provide insights and solutions you can trust.
  • A One-Stop Shop: From design, build, and maintenance to our garden center, we provide everything you need for your outdoor space.
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Did You Know We Offer Landscape Maintenance Services?

In addition to landscape design & build services, we offer flexible maintenance packages to keep your landscape neat, healthy, and stress-free—week after week.

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Proudly Serving Durham & Surrounding Areas

From your first consultation to the final build, we’re here for homeowners across Durham and the greater Triangle, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and Pittsboro.

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Our Process

Creating your ideal landscape is simple:

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Consultation

Discuss your vision and needs with our team. We put ourselves in your shoes to understand your budget and needs.

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Planning

Receive a customized design and proposal for your property. We work with you to ensure your vision becomes a reality.

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Execution

Once finalizing your landscape design and proposal, sit back while our experts bring your space to life.

Ready to Reimagine Your Outdoor Space?

Take the first step toward creating an outdoor space you’ll love for years to come.

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