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Bring your vision for your yard to life with custom landscape design services from Merrill Landscape Services. Whether you're starting with a blank canvas or reimagining your current outdoor layout, our expert designers create thoughtful, functional plans that suit your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. From plant selection and layout to hardscape integration and drainage planning, our landscape design service in Urbana will help you create the yard you have always wanted.
We design with your vision and property layout in mind, ensuring a beautiful and functional result tailored specifically to you.
Professional landscape design adds structure and lasting value to your home or business that goes beyond curb appeal.
Our designs focus on long-term success with appropriate plant choices, water-conscious layouts, and low-maintenance solutions.
Merrill Landscape Services is an exceptional company! I have been very pleased with their work every time. The estimate was spot on and they finished my landscape projects right on time. Again, it’s an exceptional business and I would highly recommend.

Ethan R
Amazing company very skilled and knowledgeable staff...

Zach R
After the work was done they contacted us for follow-up on how our landscaping was doing and how satisfied we were. Our new landscaping looks better than it ever has all thanks to the friendly and helpful staff at Merrill Landscape Services.

Devin Walker
I've been using this company for awhile now. Unlike a lot of companies I've contacted, they always answer the phone! Plus they make my lawn look great!

Joey L
You will be absolutely thrilled with our service and our well-trained team. Every service comes with my personal risk-free guarantee. If you are not happy with our work, we will do whatever it takes to make it right. Nothing is more important to us than your Complete and Total Satisfaction.
A thoughtfully designed outdoor space can make your property more functional, comfortable, and attractive. Our landscape designer creates plans for residential landscapes and commercial landscapes, combining softscape elements like trees, shrubs, gardens, and lawns with hardscaping and outdoor living features.
We consider your property’s climate, soil type, and available sunlight when developing a design. Native plants and drought tolerant selections can also be incorporated to create a landscape suited to local growing conditions.
Landscape design can turn unused areas into inviting places for relaxing and entertaining. Depending on your property, we can incorporate patios, walkways, pergolas, water features, an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or outdoor fireplace to create comfortable outdoor rooms.
Our designs consider how each feature connects to the rest of the property, creating a cohesive space instead of disconnected elements.
Every successful landscape plan starts with understanding the property. The planning process helps ensure the finished landscape works well for your property and goals. Our process may include:
Good landscape design uses principles such as proportion, transition, and balance to create a natural flow throughout the property. Focal points can draw attention to important features, while contrast adds visual interest through differences in plant textures, colors, and materials.
These principles can improve everything from a welcoming front yard to an entertaining backyard. Even small gardens can be designed to feel purposeful without becoming crowded.
Whether you are updating an existing yard or starting from scratch, professional landscape design can help turn your ideas into a practical plan. We create customized landscapes that bring together plants, outdoor features, and functional spaces for properties throughout Urbana, IL. Reach out today for a free quote on our landscape design services!
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