Landscape Design

Landscape Design in Cornwall & Orange County, NY

Custom outdoor plans tailored to your property, with thoughtful layouts, plantings, and lighting that transform your space.

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Hillside planting bed grown in after installation by Krafft's in Cornwall, NY

Planting beds and stonework around a pool installed by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Wide view of poolside landscaping and stepping path installed by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Design that starts with your property, not a template

Good landscape design around here means working with what your site gives you: the grade, the drainage, the sun exposure, the existing trees, rather than imposing a plan that fights it. A layout that ignores where water moves across a Cornwall property will need fixing within a couple of seasons.

We start by walking the property and listening to how you actually use the space, then design a plan that handles the practical realities and looks the way you want it to.

What’s included

Site layout and space planning: how the areas of your property connect and flow
Planting plans: species selected for Hudson Valley conditions, your light exposure, and the maintenance level you actually want
Outdoor lighting: path, accent, and security lighting integrated into the plan rather than added as an afterthought
Coordination with hardscape: design that accounts for patios, walls, and walkways as one system

One team, start to finish

Because we also build what we design, there’s no handoff gap between the plan and the crew executing it, and no contractor blaming the designer for something that doesn’t work on site.

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Landscape Design services

Home at night with uplit trees and facade lighting along a curved driveway, installed by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Landscape Lighting

Path, accent, and security lighting designed into the landscape rather than added as an afterthought.

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Landscape Design questions we get

Do you charge for landscape design?

The initial consultation and quote are free. For larger projects that need detailed planning, design work may be quoted separately. We'll tell you clearly up front which applies to your project rather than surprising you with it later.

Can you work with plants that survive Hudson Valley winters?

That's most of the job. We plan around what actually thrives in Orange County's climate zone and your specific site conditions, sun exposure, drainage, deer pressure, rather than specifying plants that look good on paper and struggle here.

Can you phase a large project over multiple years?

Yes, and for bigger properties that's often the smarter approach. We design the full plan first so each phase fits the finished vision, then build in stages that make sense for your budget and the seasons.

What our customers say

"We just had work done by Krafft's Lawn and Landscape. It was a fairly big job, and we were thrilled with the results. When we called, Ryan came out within 24 hours and did a thorough inspection of the site. He listened intently to what we wanted to do and actually heard us. He then gave us a quote for exactly what we needed, at a very fair price. The work they did was thorough and exact, and when they were done, the clean-up was the best we've ever had. They treated our yard like it was their own. Overall, a perfect job, a fair price, with responsive and honest people. They'll be our first choice when we need more work done."
Susan Beal · Google

"What a great experience all around!! We had a ~100 ft run of not-so-easy-to-replace fence to replace, rocky space, thru a tree, and dodging limby shrubs, with elevation change. They took care of the permitting for us! and they did a super clean demo and haul away. Setting the new fencing was truly impressive to watch, they took great pains to make sure each section was square, plumb, and level. Really nice work! We love it! We will never hesitate to work with Ryan & Co. again!! Highly recommended!"
John Quackenbush · Google

"Ryan and the Krafft team did structural and landscaping work for us to mitigate leaking into our basement from torrential rains. The foundation, yard, and sidewalk work they did was top-notch. Bottom line: great work, great price, and great people. They are trustworthy and I'll work with them again for our next project."
J. Ken Wickiser · Google