A well-planned residential landscape design doesn’t just make your yard look better—it increases property value, enhances everyday use, and gives your home a more finished, intentional feel. Here's how the right design choices can make a big difference.
If you’ve ever driven by a home and thought, “That just looks complete,” chances are the landscape design had a lot to do with it.
We see it all the time in neighborhoods around Oklahoma City—two homes with the same builder, same layout, same square footage. One looks plain, the other looks like a showpiece. What’s the difference? Design.
It’s not about having a bigger budget or more plants—it’s about how everything is laid out, tied together, and made to look like it belongs.
This is where residential landscape design matters. And if you’re thinking about adding value to your home (or just making the yard more livable), it’s a great place to start.
At its core, residential landscape design is the art and science of planning outdoor space around your home so it’s both beautiful and functional. It’s more than planting trees or adding a patio—it's about creating a layout that matches your home’s style, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals.
A good design considers:
Think of it as creating an outdoor floor plan. You’re designing spaces with purpose, not just filling gaps.
Some of the best landscape design ideas aren’t flashy—they’re smart.
Here are features we see homeowners in Oklahoma love (and that also add resale value):
If you're just getting started, focus on your front yard first. Curb appeal makes a big difference—and a clean, intentional layout shows buyers (and neighbors) you’ve taken care of your property.
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Modern landscape design isn’t about cold concrete or rigid lines—it’s about simplicity, structure, and purpose.
We use modern elements in Oklahoma yards all the time, especially when homeowners want a clean, timeless look.
Here’s what we focus on:
Modern design works especially well on newer homes or custom builds in areas like Deer Creek, Quail Creek, and parts of Norman and Edmond.
The backyard is often where families spend the most time—but it’s usually the last area homeowners invest in. We suggest designing it in stages, starting with the essentials.
Most backyards benefit from:
We worked on one project in Midwest City where all the client wanted was a better path to the shed. By the time we finished, it included a small patio, curved walkway, and lighting—and they ended up using the space more than their front porch.
That’s the power of thoughtful backyard landscape design.
Good landscape layout planning always starts with structure. Here’s our general rule: design the "hard" first, then the "soft."
That means starting with:
Once the bones are in place, we layer in:
A mistake we see too often? People install plants before dealing with slope or water issues. Then they wonder why everything’s dying six months later. Good layout planning saves you from that—and helps your investment last.
If you're not sure where to start, we offer full landscape design services with 2D or 3D renderings, material plans, and build-ready layouts.
A professionally designed landscape can increase property value by 10–15% or more, especially in mid-to-high-value neighborhoods where buyers expect a polished outdoor space.
That’s not just our opinion—it’s backed by surveys from the National Association of Realtors.
What adds the most value:
If you’re planning to sell in the next few years, good landscape design is one of the highest-ROI upgrades you can make.
Designing landscapes in Oklahoma comes with some unique challenges:
That’s why hiring a team with local experience matters. We build every landscape design around drainage, root zones, sun exposure, and long-term plant survival—not just what looks good on day one.
Our team at OAK Outdoors has designed projects all across Oklahoma—from tight city lots in OKC to sprawling ranch properties in Blanchard and Newcastle.
Here’s how our process works at OAK Outdoors:
