Design + Build Service
A Landscape Plan That
Gets Built, Not Filed Away
We design it, price it as one fixed number, and the same crew installs it — no handoff to a contractor who never saw your yard.
What We Design & Build
One Crew From the
First Sketch to the Last Plant
Most "designers" hand your plan to a separate contractor who never sat in on the conversation. We draw it and build it — so the finished yard matches what you agreed to, and the hard parts under Lincoln's clay actually get done right.
Design That Fits Your Use
We start by asking how you actually live in the yard — kids, dogs, entertaining, low-upkeep — then plan around it. You get a layout and plant plan built for your sun, your soil, and your budget, not a template the same crew installs on every street.
Drainage & Grading
Lincoln's heavy clay sheds water instead of soaking it up, so grade is usually the make-or-break detail. We move water away from the foundation, cut in swales or rock runs where it pools, and set elevations before anything pretty goes on top. Solve the water and everything else lasts.
Hardscape Backbone
Paver patios, walkways, and retaining walls built on a deep, properly compacted base so they don't heave through a Nebraska freeze-thaw. The hardscape is the bones of the whole design — it's the work we're known for, and it anchors everything we plant around it.
Planting & Beds
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and beds chosen for our climate and placed where they'll thrive — mulch on the planted, hot-exposure beds and rock only where heat and dryness don't matter. We think about what the yard looks like in year three, not just on install day.
HOA Plans & Submittals
For covenant-controlled neighborhoods we produce the plans and material lists your HOA needs — plus a 3D rendering on request — and design within the guidelines from the start, so you're not redrawing after a rejection. We'll flag anything likely to get pushback before you fall in love with it.
Demo-to-Cleanup, Handled
Tear-out, hauling, grading, build, planting, mulch, and a final sweep all run by the same team on one schedule. No coordinating four contractors and no gaps where the job stalls waiting on someone else — just one fixed quote and one crew accountable for the result.
Complete Landscapes Include
Everything Your Yard Needs
Why Lucky Landscapes
The Crew That Draws It
Is the Crew That Builds It
Most "designers" hand your plan to a separate contractor who never sat in on the conversation. Here the same crew sketches it, prices it as one fixed number, and builds it — so nothing gets lost between the drawing and the dirt.
How It Works
Design & Build
in 4 Simple Steps
Free Consultation
We visit your property and listen to your vision.
Custom Design
We create a landscape plan tailored to your property.
Build
The crew that drew the plan installs it — beds, plantings, hardscape, and grading in one pass.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished yard with you against the plan. If something's off, we fix it before we're done.
FAQ
Landscape Design
Questions Answered
What does design-and-build actually mean?
It means the same company that draws the plan also builds it — no handing your design off to a separate contractor who didn't draw it and wasn't there for the conversation. We handle the whole arc: consultation, layout and plant plan, demolition, grading and drainage, hardscape, planting, mulch, and final cleanup. One crew owns the result start to finish, which is why the finished yard actually matches what you agreed to. For the look most Lincoln homeowners are after these days, see our modern landscape design ideas for Lincoln.
How much does a full landscape design cost in Lincoln, NE?
It scales with property size, how much hardscape is involved, and plant material. A front-yard refresh often lands around $3,000–$5,000, while a full backyard transformation with patios, walls, grading, and plantings can run from $10,000 well into the $50,000+ range. We do free consultations and hand you a detailed, itemized quote, so you see exactly where the money goes before committing to anything. Get your free quote.
How long does a landscape project take from start to finish?
A front-yard refresh might be 3–5 days; a full backyard build with pavers, retaining walls, and plantings typically runs 2–4 weeks. Weather, material lead times, and the amount of grading move that around. You get a real schedule at the consultation, and because it's one crew rather than a chain of subcontractors waiting on each other, the timeline doesn't stall between phases.
Can you fix the drainage and grading problems on my clay lot?
Yes — and on Lincoln's heavy clay it's usually the part that matters most. Clay sheds water instead of absorbing it, so a pretty design that ignores grade ends up with a soggy lawn, water against the foundation, or a patio that heaves. We re-grade to move water where it belongs, build in swales or rock drainage runs where needed, and set hardscape on a properly compacted base so it survives the freeze-thaw. Solving the water is what makes the rest last.
Do you handle HOA approvals?
Yes. We provide the detailed plans and material lists you submit to your HOA for approval — plus a 3D rendering on request — and we design within the guidelines from the start so you're not redrawing after a rejection. Plenty of our clients are in covenant-controlled neighborhoods around Lincoln, so this is routine — we'll tell you up front if something you want is likely to get flagged.
Do I need to be home during the project?
Not for most of it. We send progress by text and photos so you can follow along from work or out of town — we just need access to the work area, a water spigot, and any gates. We coordinate the start and the walk-through with you, and the day-to-day in between runs without you having to take time off.
Recent Work
Designs We've
Brought to Life
Recent design-and-build projects from the crew — tap through to the full gallery.
What Our Customers Say
Rated 5.0 Across Lincoln, NE
"Riley and his crew will create the yard of your dreams. My flower beds look amazing!"
"They were hard working and did a great job on our retaining wall. Great price."
"Reasonable price. Great experience overall. Quality work — 10/10 recommendation."
Our Promise
Don't Leave Your Yard to Luck
That's our job. Every project we take on is backed by the Four-Leaf Guarantee.
On Time, Every Time
We tell you when we'll be there — and we show up.
Fixed Price, No Surprises
A written quote with no hidden fees bolted on at the end.
Fully Insured
Your property is protected from the first day to the last.
Not Done 'Til You're Happy
We walk the finished job with you. If it's not right, we fix it.
Ready to Transform Your Yard?
Free design consultation — walk us through the yard and we'll bring back a plan with a fixed price on it.