Custom Landscape Design

CUSTOM LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Personalized Outdoor Design That Reflects Your Vision

At Hays S. Raab Inc. Custom Landscapes, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all landscaping. Every property, homeowner, and vision is different — and that’s why our custom landscape design services focus on creating outdoor environments tailored to your lifestyle, architecture, and long-term goals.


Serving clients throughout Southampton and the surrounding Bucks and Montgomery County areas, we bring over 30 years of experience to every project, combining creative design with expert planning and precision execution.


Whether you want a peaceful garden retreat, a bold backyard transformation, or a fully integrated outdoor living space, we help turn ideas into stunning, buildable plans.

Our Landscape Design Process

We approach every project with a collaborative, client-first mindset. Our design process includes:

On-Site Consultation

We visit your property to assess the layout, discuss your goals, understand your style, and identify any structural or environmental considerations.

Conceptual Design

Using detailed sketches, CAD drawings, or 3D visualizations (depending on project scope), we present a custom landscape plan — including layout, plantings, hardscapes, and flow.

Design Revisions

We refine the plan based on your feedback. This ensures the final design matches your vision, budget, and timeline.

Construction Planning

Once approved, we prepare for the build — including materials selection, scheduling, and coordination of permits if needed. Our team handles both the design and installation, so there’s no disconnect between concept and execution.

Why Landscape Design Matters

Too many homeowners jump straight into landscaping without a plan — resulting in costly changes, mismatched features, or drainage issues later on.



Professional landscape design ensures:


  • Cohesive, functional layout across your entire property
  • Aesthetics that complement your home’s architecture
  • Accurate budgeting and material selection
  • Efficient use of space for entertaining, relaxing, or curb appeal
  • Integration of features like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and softscapes
  • Long-term success in terms of drainage, sun exposure, and plant health


With a well-crafted plan, every square foot of your property serves a purpose — and looks beautiful doing it.

Designed for Scale & Detail

We specialize in larger, high-end residential landscaping projects that require a balance of vision and engineering. Our designs account for grading, erosion control, privacy needs, accessibility, and future growth — creating outdoor spaces that are as practical as they are beautiful.



Our designs often include:

  • Integrated hardscapes (patios, retaining walls, walkways)
  • Outdoor kitchens, fire features, and built-in seating
  • Lighting and irrigation planning
  • Plant and tree selection based on sunlight and soil conditions
  • Drainage and slope management
  • Poolside and deck integration
  • Garden areas, privacy hedges, and seasonal color


Whether you're starting from scratch or need to rework an outdated layout, we create design plans that bring structure, flow, and elegance to your outdoor environment.

Hays S. Raab Inc. Custom Landscapes

Materials & Plant Selection

We design with Pennsylvania’s climate and your preferences in mind. That means selecting:


  • Hardscape materials like natural stone, pavers, or stamped concrete
  • Sustainable planting plans that reduce maintenance and support native ecology
  • Low-maintenance solutions for busy homeowners
  • Seasonal interest with multi-season plantings, evergreens, and blooms
  • Color, texture, and layering to add visual depth and balance


All selections are made with longevity, performance, and beauty in mind.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you only offer design, or do you build too?

    We are a full-service design-build company. That means we don’t just create the plan — we bring it to life with our own skilled team.

  • Do you offer design and installation?

    Yes — we provide full-service design-build landscaping. From concept sketches to final stone placement, we manage the entire process in-house.

  • Can you design around existing patios or structures?

    Yes. We regularly work with properties that already have some features in place. We’ll design in a way that integrates and enhances what’s already there.

  • How long does the design process take?

    Most designs are completed within 2–3 weeks, depending on the size of the project and number of revisions.

Service Areas

We design and install custom patios and decks throughout:

Southampton, PA

Bucks County

Montgomery County

Richboro

Warminster

Doylestown

Newtown

Langhorne

And surrounding communities in the Philadelphia suburbs. We’re familiar with local codes, soil types, and permit requirements — and we manage everything from start to finish.

Schedule Your Landscape Design Consultation

Ready to turn your yard into a purposeful, personalized outdoor living space? Let’s start with a conversation.