Business Details
Custom Landscape Design & Installation Services
Hawkeye Landscape Design has cultivated a reputation for creating harmonious outdoor spaces that reflect both client vision and natural surroundings. Founded by Geri Elfman, a licensed contractor with 17 years of hands-on experience and formal training in horticulture, the company emphasizes direct communication between designer, crew, and clients to ensure seamless execution of projects. Our approach prioritizes sustainable practices, including water-efficient designs and integration of edible gardens, while maintaining a focus on artistic masonry and functional hardscapes. With a dedicated team of stone builders working collaboratively since the company's inception, we deliver gardens that evolve beautifully over time.Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform ordinary spaces into personalized retreats through attentive listening and creative problem-solving. Our process begins with a complimentary consultation to understand each client's unique needs and aspirations. From preliminary planning to installation and long-term maintenance, we ensure every project maintains its integrity and aesthetic appeal. This commitment to quality and client satisfaction has sustained our business for nearly two decades.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Installation
Garden Maintenance
Vegetable Gardens
Custom Water Features
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of hands-on experience in landscape design and construction
- Our team maintains direct communication between designer and crew throughout projects
- We implement sustainable water conservation techniques in garden designs
- Our licensed contractor leads a dedicated crew working collaboratively since 2006
- We specialize in creating personalized edible gardens with innovative vertical plantings
What people say
Beautiful retreat
Merry men transformed
Urban paradise
Seasonal pruning expertise
Visionary design
Services
Landscape Design
We create customized outdoor environments that harmonize with architectural styles and natural surroundings. Our process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand client preferences and practical needs. Through detailed site analysis and collaborative planning, we develop designs that incorporate sustainable elements, functional hardscapes, and plant selections suited to local climate conditions.
Hardscape Installation
Our team specializes in constructing durable and aesthetically pleasing hardscape features using dry-stacked walls, boulders, and precision masonry. We create patios, pathways, and structural elements that provide enduring framework for garden spaces. The crew's expertise ensures precise execution of complex stone arrangements and custom installations that withstand environmental challenges.
Garden Maintenance
We provide ongoing garden upkeep to preserve design integrity and promote healthy plant growth. Our maintenance services include seasonal pruning, plant health assessments, and adaptive modifications to accommodate evolving landscape needs. This long-term approach ensures gardens continue to thrive and maintain their intended aesthetic for years after initial installation.
Vegetable Gardens
We integrate productive food-growing spaces into overall garden designs using creative vertical plantings and functional layouts. Our expertise includes constructing raised beds, designing espaliered fruit tree arrangements, and incorporating herbs into decorative borders. These edible elements combine practicality with visual appeal while promoting sustainable gardening practices.
Custom Water Features
We design and construct unique water elements that enhance garden ambiance and ecological balance. Our approach combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create features that complement surrounding landscapes. From dry riverbeds that manage water flow to decorative ponds and cascading waterfalls, each installation serves both aesthetic and functional purposes.
People
Geri Elfman
Designer/Builder
With 17 years of experience, Geri combines formal horticulture training with artistic vision. A former ballet dancer, she brings choreographic precision to landscape design. Her work focuses on sustainable practices and long-term garden evolution.
Questions
What services does Hawkeye Landscape Design offer?
We provide full-service landscape design, hardscape installation, garden maintenance, vegetable garden integration, and custom water feature construction.
How does the design process begin?
The process starts with a complimentary consultation to understand your vision, followed by site analysis and collaborative planning to develop tailored design solutions.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer complete service from initial concept through final installation, ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout the construction process.
What makes your approach unique?
Our direct communication model connects clients with the lead designer and crew throughout the project, ensuring creative vision translates seamlessly into physical results.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance?
Yes, we offer maintenance services to preserve garden health and design integrity, recognizing that landscapes require ongoing care to reach their full potential.
