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Water & Earth Landscape Design

Water & Earth Landscape Design

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars37 Reviews
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About Us

Water & Earth Landscape Design is a full-service outdoor living design firm specializing in custom, high-end residential landscapes that transform underutilized yards into immersive, functional outdoor environments. Serving clients in both Virginia and California, our work blends architecture, horticulture, and lifestyle-driven planning to create outdoor spaces that feel intentional, timeless, and uniquely tailored to each homeowner. Our design approach begins with understanding how clients truly want to live outdoors whether that means resort-style pools, modern entertaining patios, private garden retreats, or complete backyard masterplans. From concept sketches and detailed construction drawings to 3D visualizations that allow clients to “walk through” their future space before construction begins, we guide each project with clarity, creativity, and precision. Known for clean design lines, thoughtful plant palettes, and seamless integration between home and landscape, Water & Earth Landscape Design focuses on projects where quality, detail, and long-term value matter. Our goal is simple: create outdoor environments that elevate everyday living while increasing the beauty and functionality of the property for years to come. Make sure to find us on Instagram and YouTube for current project updates.

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Business Details

Business Name

Water & Earth Landscape Design

Phone Number

(408) 560-6362

Website

www.waterandearthld.com

Address

Richmond, VA 23222

Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 1.5 million

$50,000 - 1.5 million

Followers

106 Followers

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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

Gazebo Design & Construction

Outdoor Lighting Design

Deck Design

3D Rendering

Drafting

Shed Design & Construction

Greenhouse Design & Construction

Natural Swimming Pools

Barn Design & Construction

Construction Drawings

Deck Building

Deck Repair

Fence Installation

Masonry

Trellis Construction

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Areas Served

Richmond

Tuckahoe

Mechanicsville

Short Pump

Laurel

Bon Air

East Highland Park

Highland Springs

Glen Allen

Lakeside

Henrico

Dumbarton

Bellwood

Montrose

Sandston

Buena Vista

Bensley

Chamberlayne

Alviso

Atherton

Cambrian Park

Campbell

Cupertino

Fruitdale

Los Altos

Los Altos Hills

Los Gatos

Loyola

Menlo Park

Milpitas

Monte Sereno

Mountain View

Palo Alto

Portola Valley

San Jose

Santa Clara

Saratoga

Stanford

Sunnyvale

University Of Richmond

West Menlo Park

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Credentials

9 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2025 - Design
Best of Houzz 2022 - Design
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
Best of Houzz 2021 - Service
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2019 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
Best of Houzz 2017 - Service
Best of Houzz 2016 - Service
4 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
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37 Reviews for Water & Earth Landscape Design

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9|37 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
Melissa Montoya
Melissa Montoya
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt and his team are true professionals that only have your best interests at heart. If you are considering a landscape design team to assist you in planning and completing your dream project, select Water & Earth Landscape Design.
Eisenflowers
Eisenflowers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I found Matt, Water and Earth Design on Instagram because his designs were invigorating and intriguing. I met with him but wasn’t ready to commit to a landscaping project. He gave me some great ideas. When I was about to sell a townhouse/condo in Palo Alto, I asked Matt to help me transform my backyard with awkward angles into a more enticing space. Matt did this spectacularly with a curved concrete seating area which optimized the space in a tiny backyard. He designed a deck for dining and seating with storage. His design, executed beautifully by Salas Landscaping, added a 900 sq ft outside room/oasis to my townhouse and increased the value by $100K
Salas Construction Inc
Salas Construction Inc
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt and team have an incredible vision when it comes to modern landscape design. As a landscape contractor, it is very important to have great communication with the designer, this makes our team achieve optimal levels of performance and helps us achieve our deadlines.
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A B
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt has been incredibly involved throughout our landscape design process. He provides great insight and has been involved from the initial consultation through to breaking ground on the project thus far, including a few iterations to ensure the design worked for us. He has an excellent design style which has the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. Matt has focused on our needs, is very professional and a pleasure to work with throughout the process. I would certainly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a sleek, contemporary, functional backyard who could use support throughout their landscaping project.
Karuna Chhabra
Karuna Chhabra
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt is professional, patient, makes time to understand Client needs and comes back with you a plan that works for the house with his creative finesse. It’s been a pleasure to design our backyard with Matt, we look forward to see it turn the design into reality now
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Srihari Kumar
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt has amazing experience and talent for design. He acts as your trusted design advisor and tells you what would work vs. what would not work with solid reasoning. He is focused on your needs as a client rather than selling his services. He takes his time and is thoughtful.
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Adam Blightman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt has a fantastic eye for design. All of his projects look amazing, which is why we contacted him for our yard. His process is thorough and professional, and we can’t wait for our project to finish. I would definitely recommend him to anybody looking for a clean, modern refresh for their yard.
TI
Transformation Landscape Development, Inc
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt Daly and Water & Earth Landscape Design are changing the game in Silicon Valley. Their designs are innovative, forward thinking, and enjoyable to install. As a landscape contractor, I am always looking to gain an edge with clients and learn new facets of the trade to keep us sharp as installers. Matt is very hands on as well during the construction which allows us to see the design become a reality as a team. Creativity is a key element to their designs, specifically with material selections and color usage. I recommend them as an innovator and designer who envisions each design as unique.
Jay Severson
Jay Severson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt was very helpful in coming up with a design that worked with our somewhat limited space in our new home build project. He gave us several options and went through several iterations to make sure the design worked for us.
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HU-730777548
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Matt designed and managed the renovation of our backyard. He was very professional and did well to manage and not over promised on time line. I'm writing this review because we had an on-going electrical issue with one of the outlets that the landscaper installed. I reached out to the Meza Landscaping (the company we hired to carry out Matt's design) to get it fixed but they never replied. Matt the put us in touch with an electrician and fInally got the outlet fixed. He could have very well just left us hanging, but didn't. Very impressed with his sense of responsibility to his clients.
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Vijay Raghavendra
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We worked with Matt Daly for the landscape architecture and design as part of the full house remodel of our place in Saratoga. We have had a great experience working with Matt. From the first time we met him, it was obvious that he was someone with a refreshing, unique but adaptable sense of landscape design. He has an incredible amount of energy and is brimming with new ideas. He was incredibly patient with us as we worked thru the design and changed our minds a few times. He makes really good use of tech - his 3-D rendering is super realistic and very helpful to visualize the design. Ours is a slightly unique space with two outdoor patios and a large-ish yard. Matt came up with a great design that cleanly blended the indoor and outdoor areas and seamlessly incorporated design elements such as water features that we wanted. He is also super knowledgable about the plats and trees that will thrive in the local geography. We are in the middle of the landscape construction right now and are looking forward to to completing it shortly. Overall, I have no hesitation in recommending Matt for your landscape architecture and design needs.
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HU-929382754
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have a small and oddly shaped backyard with little consistency in space. We had a lot of trouble finding somone to design it. Most of the designers gave us simple ideas and said they could not do much with it or they were not willing to design such a small backyard. To be honest it was a challenge. We found Matt through the Houzz App and couldn't be happier. When we met Matt we told him we wanted something modern and to be wowed with the space. He was up for the challenge and gave us just that. Not only did he provide us with great design but was extremely helpful with exact details such as plants, lighting and materials to be used. He was also extremely helpful when the design went into construction. He provided helpful feedback before it began and also visited a couple of times during the contruction process to make sure everything was going according to the plan we had envisioned. Overall we are extremely happy with Matt as our designer and would definitely recommend him.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in custom, high-end residential landscapes, transforming underutilized yards into immersive, functional outdoor environments. Our projects range from resort-style pools and modern entertaining patios to private garden retreats and complete backyard masterplans. We blend architecture, horticulture, and lifestyle-driven planning to create intentional, timeless spaces uniquely tailored to each homeowner.

As a full-service outdoor living design firm, we primarily offer comprehensive design services. We guide each project from concept sketches and detailed construction drawings to 3D visualizations, allowing clients to 'walk through' their future space. While we focus on the design phase, our process provides all the necessary documentation and guidance for successful construction.

Yes, absolutely. We create detailed landscape plans, including comprehensive planting and layout plans. Our design approach emphasizes thoughtful plant palettes and seamless integration, ensuring every element is meticulously planned. We also provide construction drawings to bring these detailed plans to life.

We frequently design outdoor living spaces, including custom patios and other hardscaping elements. Our goal is to create modern entertaining patios and functional outdoor environments that enhance your lifestyle. While outdoor kitchens aren't explicitly listed, they are a common component of the 'Hardscaping' and 'Patio Design' services we offer.

Yes, we absolutely design drought-tolerant landscapes. We are committed to creating sustainable and beautiful outdoor environments that are both water-wise and aesthetically pleasing. Our expertise in 'Drought Tolerant Landscaping' allows us to select appropriate plant palettes and design strategies for efficient water use.

FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.

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51 Comments

Commented: Will this pergola post look wired or in the way?@Li Ge Thanks! These decking board are composite boards. They are from @TimberTech. On the first photo we used tigerwood, pecan and mocha which are all colors in their legacy collection. It definitely...
March 14, 2022 in Landscape Design
Commented: down payment for landscapeDefinitely. We charge 30%.
March 14, 2022 in Landscape Design
Commented: survey map vs. property line stakesIt's 800 well spent if they are including property lines, topography, exisiting structures (house, etc) and trees above a certain caliper measurement. I can't get that service in either of our servic...
March 13, 2022 in Landscape Design
Commented: Anyone have any experience w/Yardzen for landscape design? Opinions?@Jilly I can see it on my screen but not when I access the link from a private web page. Houzz prob has to have mods comb through it or something. idk.
July 5, 2020 in Landscape Design
Commented: What type of wood is used on the patio area.That is composite decking from TimberTech. It is their Legacy Collection
June 14, 2020
Commented: What material is on the wall?The client purchased it. It’s from gorilla playsets
February 16, 2019
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