Fusco Land Planning & Design, Pllc

Landscape Architect

Asheville, NC

Fusco Land Planning & Design provides conservation planning, trail design, stormwater solutions, and residential landscape architecture from its Asheville base.

  • conservation easement planning on properties from 10 to 1,010 acres
  • trail systems requiring U.S. Forest Standards assessment
  • municipal greenway, streetscape, park, or downtown planning

Kerns Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architect

Asheville, NC

Kerns Landscape Architecture integrates landscape architecture, planning, and urban design for difficult topography, sensitive environments, and complex approvals.

  • large-scale private community developments
  • high-end residential estate design
  • sites with difficult or spectacular topography

Osgood Landscape Architecture, Inc

Landscape Architect

Asheville, NC

Osgood Landscape Architecture combines ecological restoration and landscape design with construction-phase site observation and 65+ years of combined practice.

  • Large residential and estate landscape projects
  • Ecological restoration and climate-resilience projects
  • Community master planning and public-space design

Otter & Arrow Land Planning

Landscape Architect

Asheville, NC

Otter & Arrow Land Planning takes land projects from concept to installation, spanning simple parking lots through entire golf communities.

  • land planning for parking lot projects
  • large-scale golf community planning
  • projects requiring feasibility and profitability considerations

Vision Design Collaborative Pa

Landscape Architect

Asheville, NC

Vision Design Collaborative, founded in 2008, provides landscape architecture, land planning, and design visioning from Asheville.

  • Mountain-environment development planning
  • Sustainable landscape architecture
  • Residential estate landscape design

Landscape Architect in nearby counties

FAQ

What does a landscape architect in Buncombe County typically design?

Landscape architects may handle site planning, grading, planting, hardscape, stormwater, trails, public spaces, and construction documents. The firms listed here also cover larger work such as conservation planning, estates, campuses, communities, and master plans.

How much does a landscape architect cost in Asheville or Buncombe County?

Fees depend on acreage, site complexity, surveys, permitting, design phases, and whether construction observation is included. Ask for a proposal that separates planning, construction documents, permitting support, and site observation.

Should I hire a landscape architect or a landscaping contractor?

Use a landscape architect when the project involves grading, drainage, stormwater, difficult topography, approvals, planting plans, or construction documents. A contractor is generally more appropriate for straightforward installation or routine maintenance.

Do landscape architects handle emergency landscaping repairs or lawn maintenance?

These firms focus on planned design and land-development services rather than emergency repairs, mowing, or maintenance-only work. Confirm the intended scope before scheduling a consultation.

When should I involve a landscape architect in a mountain property project?

Involve one before finalizing a site plan when the property has steep terrain, sensitive natural areas, drainage concerns, trails, or complex approvals. Early planning can coordinate grading, planting, stormwater, and construction documents.