--- title: "CST Design Group LLC — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/cst-design-group-llc-pfvwus-pf~1703428541 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1703428541.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CST Design Group LLC" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/82237bc1046bb1ae_3983-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Tennent, New Jersey 07763, United States" latitude: 40.3027 longitude: -74.2493 phone: "(732) 294-9566" website: http://www.cstdesigngroup.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 47 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # CST Design Group LLC Original Houzz profile: [CST Design Group LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/cst-design-group-llc-pfvwus-pf~1703428541) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Tennent, NJ - **Serves:** Middletown, Old Bridge, New Brunswick, East Brunswick, Freehold, Wall Township, Tinton Falls, Holmdel, Fairview, West Freehold, Eatontown, Red Bank, Robertsville, Millstone, Matawan, Keyport, Lincroft, Millstone Township, East Freehold, Shrewsbury, Shark River Hills, West Belmar, North Middletown, Leonardo, Englishtown, South Belmar, Lake Como, Farmingdale, Allenhurst, Marlboro, Tennent - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Craig S. Termotto is a Licensed Landscape Architect with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Planning and Design from Cook College, Rutgers University. Craig received award and recognition for his unique design work and incorporation of stone and natural boulders from Ayers Supply. His designs have won repeated recognition at the New Jersey Home and Garden Show, including Best in Show and People’s Choice Awards. In 2003, Craig started his own firm, CST Design Group, LLC, which specializes in residential design. CST Design Group is centrally located in Manalapan, New Jersey, with projects spanning from Rockland County, New York through Southern New Jersey. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - landscape lighting ### Areas Served - Middletown - Old Bridge - New Brunswick - East Brunswick - Freehold - Wall Township - Tinton Falls - Holmdel - Fairview - West Freehold - Eatontown - Red Bank - Robertsville - Millstone - Matawan - Keyport - Lincroft - Millstone Township - East Freehold - Shrewsbury - Shark River Hills - West Belmar - North Middletown - Leonardo - Englishtown - South Belmar - Lake Como - Farmingdale - Allenhurst - Marlboro - Tennent ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 250,000 Design Fees Range around $2,000.00 Project installation could be as low as a few thousand dollars, and can go into the hundreds of thousands. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CST Design Group LLC | | Address | Tennent, New Jersey 07763, United States | | Phone | (732) 294-9566 | | Website | http://www.cstdesigngroup.com/ | | License Number | 21AS00082800 | | Followers on Houzz | 47 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — CST Design Group, LLC - X (Twitter) — ctermotto - LinkedIn — Craig Termotto - Blog — www.cstdesigngroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CST Design Group LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/cst-design-group-llc-pfvwus-pf~1703428541) - **Website:** http://www.cstdesigngroup.com/ - **Phone:** (732) 294-9566 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NJ Flower Show winner best design 2003-2014 - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kimberly Rey, Oct. 2018** > Saw CST Design Groups post on a Facebook group and was looking for a landscape architect. We met Craig and came up with a plans that fit into our lifestyle, property size, and the style of our home and what plants would do well at the beach. My husband and I have chipped away at the plan and absolutely love what Craig put together for us. Our property looks amazing in October...can't wait to see it in the spring. Thank you CST Design Group. **★★★★★ — HU-2637902592891920482356, July 2018** > CST knew exactly how to put on paper what we wanted. Our entire property looks amazing and feels like home. We are very happy with his work. We have recommended him to others who were happy with his work as well. And we will be using him again with future projects! **★★★★★ — Lauren Kushner, Jan. 2018** > Craig and I met by accident. I was interviewing pool companies and landscape design companies trying to figure out where to start on our backyard project when one of the pool contractors introduced me to Craig as one of the landscape architects he consistently works with. > > Much like the pool contractor we chose, Fortunato Concrete Pools, Craig was already working before he even saw the house or my ideas. He was familiar with my area and came in with a good idea of what we wanted after talking to the pool guys. > > Craig immediately got my vision and started sketching, measuring, thinking, planning etc. He won me over by going above and beyond any other contractor we spoke to before we even signed with him. He was also honest about the best way to go about getting what we wanted. > > Craig is detail focused. He measures and then measures again and then measures again after the work starts. He communicates with his clients consistently throughout the design process as well as the build. He was at my house constantly and often was the lynchpin of the whole operation, managing timelines with the pool guys, mason, electrical, etc. > > We would not have gotten the product we have without him. > > I have and will continue to recommend his work. **★★★★★ — Eric Luehmann, Dec. 2017** > Craig, with CST Design Group, was the main reason our backyard renovation project turned out so great! We gave him the tall task of making a plan for a yard with many hills and working in multiple design elements. Phase 1 consisted of an outdoor fireplace with patio. We gave him next to no guidance and the finished product exceeded what we thought was possible. The material selection was exceptional. My wife and I did not have the time to micromanage the project and Craig took the reins on the rock selection and site layout. As you can see from the pictures, everything worked well together and the project had a great flow and went with the existing elements we had in place before. We will be doing landscaping soon and look forward to executing on the final phase of his design. I will update this again once landscaping is complete and we have our finished project. **★★★★★ — Alok Kapoor, April 2017** > We worked with CST Design Group to design a beautiful landscape for our home. Our property needed an overhaul and Craig was able to develop a plan that could be completed in stages. I must say, I absolutely love our yard! From our new deck with an outdoor kitchen below, to our in-ground pool with its safety cover, to all the plantings around the property - I love all of it. **★★★★★ — barrykaufman, Dec. 2016** > We hired CST design for a major renovation of our property. We knew some things that were must haves, but no clue in how to implement and make it flow property. CST was able to take our thoughts, add in their own and help us build the backyard that we all love. We highly recommend them for their patience and profesionalism. **★★★★★ — Lori Dalin, Nov. 2016** > This past spring and summer I worked with Craig to create my dream backyard. His expertise in design and how to run the project was second to non. He was extremely conscience of our budget and met all our deadlines. Also, he was a great buffer between us and the pool company. I would highly recommend him to all my friends and I look forward to working with him again in the future on phase 2 of our project. **★★★★★ — rich415, Nov. 2015** > Craig did an outstanding job with the design and project support for our in-ground pool and associated landscaping. Our backyard area is like our own family retreat. Craig had the patience and creativity to guide us when we really had no idea how we wanted to create this backyard space. He provided a multitude of options, and demonstrated his commitment to customer satisfaction. From the very beginning he was balanced, providing us with alternatives, while demonstrating integrity at a fair price. Craig frequently visited the property and appreciated that we wanted to be very particular about the outcome. He was also very flexible when it came to the landscaping design. He was our primary point of contact to select and oversee all contracted resources, ensuring they demonstrated the same integrity that Craig showed in the design phase of the project. We are thrilled with our backyard oasis and would highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to beautify their home surroundings. **★★★★★ — stacypop24, Nov. 2015** > Craig designed a back yard renovation program to accompany the installation of a new outdoor in ground pool. Deck, landscaping, pavers, lighting, fencing, and other amenities. He invested the time to ensure that alternative designs, options, pricing, contractor coordination, time estimates, and township zoning requirements were factored in to the overall plan. > > He provided "pros/cons" and several alternatives. He was extremely diligent and focused on premium service by making himself available in all phases of the project. > > Highly recommend - top notch work. **★★★★★ — panerai669, July 2015** > Craig helped completely transform my property into an incredibly comfortable & beautiful space. He is professional, creative & knowledgable & I would recommend him without hesitation. (Craig recommended that I stain the wooden vegetable boxes in the photo a dark color, almost black, but I have not done that yet) **★★★★★ — Lauren P, Jan. 2015** > CST Design Group is an exceptional team to work with. Project goals, objectives and clients needs are always clear and concise. Information provided to achieve the design intent is always worked through thoroughly and all elements of are taken into account to create the clients vision. The team assesses schedules, a reasonable timeline and Craig always follows through with a design to meet their expectations and budget requirements. The final product is a true testament to his capabilities. Craig is easy to work with, and I would work with CST Design Group anytime they needed. **★★★★★ — Rafael R. Da Silva, AIA, Dec. 2014** > As an Architect and Builder, I hired Craig to design the exterior landscape for multiple residential projects. He is my first choice for all landscaping needs. Craig is professional, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and easily adapts to project requirements including budget and style. I have dealt with many people with large egos throughout my career, and Craig is not one of them. It was always a pleasure working with him. I appreciated his attention to detail, especially while he was on-site coordinating the installation of the plants. My clients also enjoyed working with him, and years later are still really happy with their landscape design. I wholeheartedly recommend Craig and his team for your project. ## Selected projects - [Belmar NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmar-nj-pj-vj~822027) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~791901) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Creating an outdoor kitchen and grill space is a key element in creating an extension of the home, developing the outdoor living lifestyle, and establishing a great element for entertainment. - [Lincroft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincroft-pj-vj~5978474) - Location: Middletown, NJ - Photos: 2 - [Staten Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staten-island-pj-vj~2762135) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Atlantic Highlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-highlands-pj-vj~2696124) - Location: Atlantic Highlands, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Shrewsbury, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shrewsbury-nj-pj-vj~1565542) - Location: Red Bank, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: A great project located in Shrewsbury NJ. The project consisted of creating a naturalistic retreat, introducing whimsical garden art, the fragrance of plants, hidden sculptural elements, the sound and motion of water, and the creation a multiple outdoor living spaces. - [Ocean Port, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-port-nj-pj-vj~1515578) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [mahwah](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mahwah-pj-vj~1476225) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Morganville, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morganville-nj-pj-vj~1203919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Modern Pool--Cresskill NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-pool-cresskill-nj-pj-vj~859958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Plans, Photoshop, and Sketch Up Models](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plans-photoshop-and-sketch-up-models-pj-vj~827410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Outdoor showers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-showers-pj-vj~853464) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Middletown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/middletown-pj-vj~851625) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Long Branch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-branch-pj-vj~827364) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Outdoor Living--Hardscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-hardscape-pj-vj~827408) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Landscape Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-projects-pj-vj~827391) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Swimming Pools--Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swimming-pools-outdoor-living-pj-vj~827379) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Metuchen, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metuchen-nj-pj-vj~827344) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Millstone 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/millstone-2-pj-vj~823149) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Millstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/millstone-pj-vj~823130) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/cst-design-group-llc-pfvwus-pf~1703428541) ## Ideabooks - [Deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132356474/list/deck) — 11 ideas - [Exterior Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17710179/list/exterior-ideas) — 9 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cstdesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: service Marlboro?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello I'm interested in building a new deck in my backyard. Do you service Marlboro nj? A: yes we have worked in Marlboro and throughout Monmouth county. feel free to give me a call 732.294.9566 is our office. thank you for reaching out to us. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*