Landscape Design Services

At Panther Creek Nature Center our mission is to facilitate experiences where people can connect with themselves, one another, and the living world around them. We do this through a variety of different programs and services- such as landscape design.

We also work with people who want to bring a piece of the Panther Creek Nature Center home with them! We offer landscape design services for your backyard, community garden, or nature preserve. If you want to promote environmental health and beautify your space, we would love to work with you! Contact us or learn more below.

We are passionate about working with like-minded individuals who want to improve their local landscapes! We offer virtual consultations and on-site consultation options. Our goal is to help promote health and biodiversity on your special piece of land. Every project we work on is different and we are excited to cater our services to meet your needs. Eliza has a masters degree in landscape architecture from NC State University and has been a professional gardener and farmer since 2012.

We can provide advice on the following types of projects;

Landscape Design Services

  • Building pollinator friendly gardens

  • Constructing chicken or duck coops

  • Installing rain gardens and constructed wetlands

  • Removing unwanted plant species (such as English ivy, wisteria, privet, etc.)

  • Promoting bird houses, bat boxes, or insect β€œhotels” to promote wildlife

  • Improving an existing garden or building a new one

  • Growing more edible plants, such as vegetables or fruit

  • Advising on home-based livestock (chickens, ducks, goats, etc.)

  • Drafting new designs for orchards, hedges, trails, or other permanent features

  • Constructing new fence lines, water lines, or irrigation systems

Pricing Structure

Initial Consultation (virtual or in-person) - FREE 1 hour session

Virtual Landscape Design Session (over Zoom)- $60 per hour

In-Person Design Session- $120 per hour

During your initial consultation session, you can expect;

- A review of your design goals

- A review of photos or maps (if available)

- A discussion of helpful next steps

Before any Design Sessions begins, Eliza will provide an written estimate of how long the project might take and clear deliverables. Examples of deliverables might include a written report or hand-drawn renderings of your garden/site. After a virtual or in-person design session, Eliza will communicate via phone and email. Contact us today to book your appointment or discuss your project. We look forward to working with you!

Eliza has professional experience in

Eliza Lawdley, landscape designer & outdoor educator

β€œOne of my favorite things in life is to meet other people that share my passion for the outdoors! I especially love fellow gardeners and farmers who spend time with their hands in the soil. I believe that it keeps us alive and connected to something bigger than ourselves. I am always happy to support other people who are on this same journey.”

(Image courtesy of Bee Down