jacob galles
J GALLES Studio was established in 2012 by Jacob Galles in Houston, Texas after many years of national and international experience in…
Landscape designNeoclassicalContemporary+2— Online backyard design
Your backyard design, by a landscape designer, online
Show the backyard, the lot or the patio and say how you want to use it. Active landscape designers send proposals with a layout and plant selection. You compare and hire online.
— By the numbers
Backyards on the platform today
Live platform numbers, refreshed each time the site is published.
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active landscape designers
Profiles with a portfolio and reviews, ready for your brief.
— Who does the work
Landscape designers designing backyards through the platform
A few of the top-rated profiles. Each comes with a portfolio, reviews and past proposals.
— How it works
Your backyard design in four steps
From the first brief to the final payment, all in one place.
- 01
Show the backyard or lot
Photos, measurements, the light the space gets and how you want to use it.
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Get proposals from landscape designers
Landscape designers in your area answer with a layout, plant species and a timeline.
- 03
Compare and chat
Backyards each designer has done, reviews and proposals.
- 04
Approve and plant
Drawing, plant list and instructions. You approve the deliverable and plant when you're ready.
— What goes into the project
What a backyard design usually includes
Every service has its own page explaining what you get and which phase it belongs to.
Layout plans
Perspective drawings
— Blog & community
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— FAQ
Questions about backyard design online
What people ask before getting a backyard designed.
What does a backyard design deliver?
The dimensioned drawing of the space, the plant list with quantities, and planting and maintenance instructions. Every proposal spells out the deliverables before you decide.
Who installs the backyard?
You or a landscaper, with the design in hand. If you want the designer to follow the installation, ask in the brief.
Does it work for a patio or a small area?
Yes. Describe the space and the light it gets. Plenty of landscape designers work with small areas and containers.
How much does it cost?
Posting your project is free. Every pro sends their own proposal with a price and a timeline. You pay per phase, as you sign off on each deliverable.
Will the plants adapt to my climate?
Plant selection starts from your climate zone and the light in the space. That's part of the brief and the proposal.