--- title: "Under the Tree Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/under-the-tree-design-pfvwus-pf~759462777 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~759462777.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Under the Tree Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b273704e02283104_8192-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, United States" phone: "(614) 653-6333" website: http://www.underthetreedesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-11-06 --- # Under the Tree Design Original Houzz profile: [Under the Tree Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/under-the-tree-design-pfvwus-pf~759462777) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Upper Arlington, OH - **Serves:** Columbus, Dublin, Grove City, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Worthington, Powell, Bexley, New Albany, Lincoln Village, Grandview Heights, Granville, Johnstown, Shawnee Hills, Grandview, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, Galloway - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Eco-friendly Your Environment. Designed. Under the Tree Design is a landscape architectural firm creating authentic, memorable, enduring environments for private gardens and residences. I formulate space with the built form and sophisticated horticulture to establish pleasing experiences that invoke a sense of place. Each project is client and site-specific. I work with clients from a project’s inception through completion. Design and Horticulture Consultations Master Planning Construction Documentation Construction Administration, Observation, and Bid Assistance ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Pond Construction - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Potted Plants - Rooftop Deck Installation - Green Roofing - Landscape Supplies ### Areas Served - Columbus - Dublin - Grove City - Westerville - Upper Arlington - Hilliard - Worthington - Powell - Bexley - New Albany - Lincoln Village - Grandview Heights - Granville - Johnstown - Shawnee Hills - Grandview - Marble Cliff - Riverlea - Galloway ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Under the Tree Design | | Address | Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, United States | | Phone | (614) 653-6333 | | Website | http://www.underthetreedesign.com | | License Number | RLA Ohio \#1201276 | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Under-the-Tree-Design-237347696341660 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Tree\_Designs - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-r-maravich-asla-42987328/ - Blog — www.underthetreedesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Under the Tree Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/under-the-tree-design-pfvwus-pf~759462777) - **Website:** http://www.underthetreedesign.com - **Phone:** (614) 653-6333 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Ohio Green Industry Association: Master Landscape Nurseryman Technician - OCASLA Award of Excellence 2010, LEED Gold 2010 (3) LEED Silver 2011, LEED Gold 2011, OCASLA Honor Award 2011, OCASLA Merit Award 2011 - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-ohio-nursery-and-landscape-association-pfvwus-pf~1761968995) - [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 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — dbarrett\_gm, March 2023** > Steve Maravich created a landscape design/solution for me which solved all of my issues and looked great. He was wonderful to work with and took care of all details. I was very happy with the results. Highly recommend Steve! **★★★★★ — Bob Macklin, Feb. 2023** > We used Steve’s services to coordinate the replacement of a 30 year old brick patio with bluestone pavers in 2018. The demolition of the old patio and installation of the new bluestone went very well. After 5 years the new patio has held up very well with absolutely no change in appearance or settling of stones. We would definitely use Steve again should a project requiring his services come about - he was very responsive and managed the project perfectly. We appreciated his efforts. **★★★★★ — apratt328, Feb. 2023** > Steve is a communicative person who desires to get the job done to your satisfaction. > > Steve designed our patio and firepit area as well as some landscaping. His design was creative and complimented our home and outdoor area. we highly recommend Steve and Under the Tree Design. **★★★★★ — Alejandro Rodriguez, Feb. 2023** > As someone who does not have a green thumb, I wanted to be sure I had a landscape architect who could help us with the design for our yard. We're in a relatively new development and most of the landscaping is the basic package that the builder planted. As I was preparing for retirement, I wanted to be sure to have the perfect oasis where I could enjoy my new yard and not have to worry about plants that I would not be able to maintain. Steve Maravich was the consummate professional. He took time to listen to what we wanted and to present creative ideas that would delight us. And delighted we are! It is such a treat to pull up to my home and see the difference his plans have made on the curb appeal of our home... and even more so when I sit on my patio and take in the outdoor "room" that's been created for us. I could not recommend Steve highly enough. **★★★★★ — Molly Ravine, May 2022** > My experience with Steve Maravich exceeded my expectations. I wanted to make changes and improvements in my back yard and patio. He designed a beautiful new patio and landscape to surround it and he was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Steve carefully listened to my project needs, provided an expert plan and followed through with expertise to complete the project. I also appreciated the tips he offered to maintain the gardens and keep the patio looking good going forward. I would definitely recommend him for any landscaping project! **Comment from Under the Tree Design:** > Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.. I am thrilled to hear that I exceeded your expectations and that you were happy with the changes and improvements made to your backyard and patio. The bluestone pathway that now connects your patio with the backdoor shaped the surrounding gardens perfectly. > > At Under the Tree Design, my goal is to provide exceptional service, it's great to see that I achieved that with you. I would be more than happy to offer additional maintenance tips as your gardens mature, so feel free to give me a call if needed. > > Thank you again for choosing Under the Tree Design for your landscaping project, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future. **★★★★★ — lauracongrove12, April 2022** > We could not be more happy with our landscape design from Steve! He has great suggestions and sent us a beautiful drawing that we can reference throughout the construction of our project. We will be referring our friends and family to Steve's company if they are doing a landscape project in the future! **Comment from Under the Tree Design:** > Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review about your experience with me and the design services provided. I am thrilled to hear that you are happy with the design we created together for your project. It means a lot to me to hear that you will be referring friends and family to me in the future, and I am grateful for your trust and confidence in my abilities. I appreciate your business and look forward to seeing the next phase of your project getting constructed, the deck looks amazing. **★★★★★ — Jeff Kennedy, April 2022** > My wife and I have worked with Steve on multiple projects in Italian Village and I recommend him highly. He's absolutely reliable and his work is amazing. Steve always takes the time to listen and design to meet your home and your needs. Whenever I have a project, he's my first phone call. Starting up another project now. **★★★★★ — Jason C., March 2022** > Under the Tree Designed the yard of my new house 12 years ago, and to see the landscape grow into what Steve envisioned is truly amazing! The plants, beds, and trees matured and provided the natural canopies and anchor points that create great views from all angles. Steve took the time to understand what we wanted and had suggestions that took our yard to the next level! **★★★★★ — Michele, March 2022** > Steve Maravich of Under the Tree is amazing! We worked together to design my backyard (complete makeover), and he had an incredible way of listening to what I described I wanted, and then interpreting it into exactly my style and taste and budget. > He brought creative and practical ideas which made my backyard a true oasis, that is just right for me. > He is also a super guy and fun to talk with as you plan and evolve the design. > Thank you Steve! **★★★★★ — rmatusik, March 2022** > Steve is a talented, creative, and dedicated Landscape Architect. My relationship with Steve started back in 2012 when I needed a major landscape update in the front of my house. From the moment we first met, I was impressed by his professionalism, passion, courtesy, and design skills. As time passed and I got to know Steve better, I saw how hard he worked and how dedicated and concerned he was for my project and for me. He always made time to meet or to talk on the phone to discuss drawings, and he always was patient and gave good advice, support and suggestions. If I wanted to look at some of his different projects to get an idea of what particular materials looked like in a completed design, he drove me around the city of Columbus to view them. Steve always went out of his way and above and beyond to assist me. He planted flowers and shrubs for me one evening when I needed help. He put me in touch with a gifted mason when I was not able to find anyone to apply stone veneer to my bridge. Many times he met me at Lang Stone or Semco Outdoors to pick out stone samples when I was having difficulty deciding on a stone, and on a few occasions, even offered to pick up the stone samples and drop them off at my house. In addition, I could call Steve anytime to discuss flowers, trees, and plants for the landscape. If I needed help with anything, no matter how big or small, Steve would be there to assist. He also worked really hard to figure out how to create a beautiful landscape within my budget. Steve's hard work, dedication, attention to detail, great creative imagination, and personal approach set him apart from others. For the last ten years, I turned to him whenever I needed a project done because he cared about providing quality landscaping for me and I knew it would be a good experience. Steve transformed my landscape. I have three elegant retaining walls with natural stone steps that lead down to a stone bridge. He added slab boulders along the steps to look like outcroppings so that the steps blend into the hill. He planted juniper to grow over the boulders in order to make the rocks look as if they had always been a natural part of the landscape. I wanted to use a lot of native plants and trees in other areas and was impressed by his knowledge of them and the end design. Steve paid a lot of attention to the detail of plants and hardscape, not only what they looked like during the day, but also at night so I could enjoy my outdoor space after dark, too. The lighting looks lovely at night from the road. Overall, I love the beauty and peacefulness of the environment he created. I receive a lot of nice compliments about my landscaping. I have hired Steve for another big project in 2022, and I am very excited to work with him! I highly recommend Under the Tree Design for any landscape design work you need to be done at your home. ## Selected projects - [Historical Victorian Village](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-victorian-village-pj-vj~6868588) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Inspiration for this garden was derived from the Edwardian-style architecture of this 1879 house. For example, by modifying a sandstone keystone found on the property we created a spout where the water disappears into the walk, providing children and pets a place to play in summer while creating white noise to hide the sounds of a bustling city. The patio was raised by constructing masonry limestone walls, providing a seamless transition from the kitchen to the outdoor space. Seatwalls flank the… - [Creek at Tartan Fields](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creek-at-tartan-fields-pj-vj~6868256) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Dublin Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dublin-outdoor-living-pj-vj~6868640) - Location: Dublin, OH - Photos: 15 - [On the Rocks at Buckeye Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-rocks-at-buckeye-lake-pj-vj~7159315) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [The Birds & the Bees Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-birds-and-the-bees-backyard-pj-vj~6868283) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Modern Outdoors in German Village](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-outdoors-in-german-village-pj-vj~7159334) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Fire and Water in New Albany](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-and-water-in-new-albany-pj-vj~7159309) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Historic Italian Village Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-italian-village-home-pj-vj~7159340) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Quiet Backyard Pond in Worthington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quiet-backyard-pond-in-worthington-pj-vj~6868264) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Privacy in Bexley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/privacy-in-bexley-pj-vj~7159328) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Aging in Place in Worthington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aging-in-place-in-worthington-pj-vj~7145427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Colorful Horticulture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-horticulture-pj-vj~6868598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Drawing Examples](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drawing-examples-pj-vj~6868645) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/under-the-tree-design-pfvwus-pf~759462777) ## Ideabooks - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162204277/list/pergolas) — 6 ideas - [Entrance Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160119117/list/entrance-features) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/underthetreedesign) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-06.*