Design Consultation & Planning
Expert guidance on landscape design concepts, space optimization, and aesthetic direction. We help you develop a cohesive vision that balances beauty, functionality, and budget for your unique outdoor space.
Transform your outdoor vision into reality with Higginbotham Design's expert landscape consulting services. For over 35 years, we've been helping homeowners and property managers navigate complex landscape decisions with confidence. Our certified consultants provide personalized guidance on design, materials, functionality, and budget—ensuring your outdoor investment delivers lasting beauty and value tailored to your unique needs.
Comprehensive expert guidance covering every aspect of your landscape project, from initial concept to material selection and installation planning.
Expert guidance on landscape design concepts, space optimization, and aesthetic direction. We help you develop a cohesive vision that balances beauty, functionality, and budget for your unique outdoor space.
Professional advice on selecting premium hardscape materials including pavers, stone, and retaining wall systems. As Belgard Authorized Contractors, we guide you through exclusive product options with proven durability and timeless appeal.
Specialized consultation for patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and entertainment areas. We help you maximize your investment by creating functional spaces that enhance your lifestyle and property value.
Transparent financial planning and phased project strategies. We provide realistic cost estimates, value engineering options, and timeline projections to help you make informed decisions about your landscape investment.
Thorough evaluation of your property's unique characteristics including drainage, sun exposure, soil conditions, and spatial constraints. This foundational assessment ensures your landscape plan addresses site-specific challenges effectively.
Eco-conscious consulting on water-efficient designs, native plantings, and environmentally responsible materials. We help you create beautiful outdoor spaces that minimize maintenance and environmental impact while maximizing long-term sustainability.
Making the right choices for your outdoor space shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our professional landscape consulting services combine 35+ years of hands-on experience with certified expertise to guide you through every decision. Whether you're planning a complete landscape transformation or enhancing specific features, we provide actionable insights on design, materials, functionality, and budget. As Belgard Authorized Contractors with an A+ BBB rating, we deliver unbiased, expert advice backed by industry-leading knowledge and a commitment to your complete satisfaction.
Discover how our expert consulting has helped homeowners create stunning outdoor spaces with confidence and clarity.
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"Our experience with Jim was great! We updated our front walkway and stairs with stone and we could not be happier. Jim's attention to detail and knowledge of the material can definitely be seen in his work. He was able to transform the front of our house, and even advised..."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"From start to finish Jim was a consummate professional and did everything to ensure that the retaining wall project went as planned. He provided updates and was frequently available, unlike other contractors, who drop a crew and are hard to reach until the project is complete. He was attentive to..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"We were so impressed with the work Jim did that we immediately asked him to do more. The landscaping in front of our home was a boring collection of different, green, ball shrubs. Jim put together a design that has different bushes flowering at different times which will provide an..."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim is the best! He is so easy to work with and they do an excellent job for very reasonable prices. He is very knowledgeable about landscaping plants and products. I highly recommend him."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"Our experience with Jim was great! We updated our front walkway and stairs with stone and we could not be happier. Jim's attention to detail and knowledge of the material can definitely be seen in his work. He was able to transform the front of our house, and even advised..."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"From start to finish Jim was a consummate professional and did everything to ensure that the retaining wall project went as planned. He provided updates and was frequently available, unlike other contractors, who drop a crew and are hard to reach until the project is complete. He was attentive to..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"We were so impressed with the work Jim did that we immediately asked him to do more. The landscaping in front of our home was a boring collection of different, green, ball shrubs. Jim put together a design that has different bushes flowering at different times which will provide an..."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim is the best! He is so easy to work with and they do an excellent job for very reasonable prices. He is very knowledgeable about landscaping plants and products. I highly recommend him."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"Our experience with Jim was great! We updated our front walkway and stairs with stone and we could not be happier. Jim's attention to detail and knowledge of the material can definitely be seen in his work. He was able to transform the front of our house, and even advised..."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"From start to finish Jim was a consummate professional and did everything to ensure that the retaining wall project went as planned. He provided updates and was frequently available, unlike other contractors, who drop a crew and are hard to reach until the project is complete. He was attentive to..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"We were so impressed with the work Jim did that we immediately asked him to do more. The landscaping in front of our home was a boring collection of different, green, ball shrubs. Jim put together a design that has different bushes flowering at different times which will provide an..."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim is the best! He is so easy to work with and they do an excellent job for very reasonable prices. He is very knowledgeable about landscaping plants and products. I highly recommend him."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
Three decades of landscape expertise dedicated to your outdoor success.
Over three decades transforming outdoor spaces across the greater Marietta area with proven expertise and local market knowledge.
Authorized contractor status gives us access to exclusive premium materials, specialized training, and industry-leading warranties protecting your investment.
Our family-focused philosophy and veteran values ensure professional, reliable service built on integrity, respect, and commitment to excellence.
Accredited business with top rating reflecting our dedication to quality craftsmanship, transparent communication, and customer satisfaction.
Three decades of expertise serving your community.
Since establishing roots in the Marietta area over 35 years ago, Higginbotham Design has built a reputation as the trusted landscape consulting partner for discerning homeowners. Our journey began with a simple commitment: provide expert guidance that empowers clients to make confident decisions about their outdoor investments. As a family and veteran-owned company, we bring military precision and family values to every consultation. Our status as Belgard Authorized Contractors reflects years of specialized training and proven excellence in hardscape design. We've witnessed firsthand how Marietta's climate and soil conditions impact landscape success, knowledge we share generously with every client. Today, we're proud to serve the greater Atlanta area with the same dedication to quality craftsmanship and personalized service that launched our business three decades ago.
What is a landscape consultant?
A landscape consultant is a professional who provides expert advice and guidance on all aspects of landscape design, planning, and implementation. They help homeowners make informed decisions about design concepts, material selection, spatial planning, budgeting, and project phasing without being tied to specific installation services. At Higginbotham Design, our consultants bring 35+ years of hands-on experience and Belgard certification to every consultation.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 770-547-5524 You can also send us a quick email at
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 770-547-5524 You can also send us a quick email at