Asheville · Since 1997
Sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes that honor the natural beauty of Western North Carolina, and the people who live here.
What our clients say
Natural Scapes was great to work with! They have a skilled and friendly team, and our project turned out beautifully.
This was a very big landscaping project to address erosion on hillsides and drainage issues in front and side yards. From Hannah who I first met with and who kept me informed throughout the project, to Bella who came up with an awesome landscaping plan… everyone was a joy to work with. I'm enjoying watching the yard blossom.
Tom, Hannah and team really listened to what I was wanting for my wooded back yard, and designed a patio with fire pit that is beautiful and blends wonderfully with the woods. Extremely well-organized, excellent communicators, and just down-to-earth, good people!
Natural Scapes totally transformed our very difficult sloped landscape. We used another co in the past - they planted and left! Natural Scapes was there every step of the way. Their professionalism and service were TOP NOTCH!!
Natural Scapes did a great job and were a pleasure to work with! We couldn't be happier with the work. They made our property more functional and beautiful.
I'M SHOCKED!!… At how much we have loved the beautiful backyard space that Natural Scapes created for us. From design to installation to follow-up support, we could not have been more impressed.
Lucy was amazing at understanding and executing my vision, bringing everything to life seamlessly. Tommy, Caleb, and Andrew were not only skilled but also incredibly polite and respectful. I couldn't be happier with the finished result—highly recommend!
Daren and his team brought my vision to life. The team of experts that worked with us to ensure no more flood or water getting into our foundation, was a great experience. Thank you for creating a beautiful oasis.
We love our front yard! Natural Scapes proved their professionalism when things went sideways, solving the problem quickly and with integrity.
After Hurricane Helene… they immediately gave me such attention, clear communication, and a plan to remove the giant yellow pines that had fallen on my deck/porch roof. They were friendly, effective communicators, and reassuring partners… I could not recommend this team more.
Working with Natural Scapes was a great experience. They were communicative, listened to our needs, and delivered. We will definitely use them again.
Our philosophy
Our canvas is the land. Our medium is plants, stone, pavers, water, and wood. Though we consider our work an art form, practicality and function guide everything we do, making properties more accessible, more usable, and more beautiful.
We partner with property owners to create low-maintenance landscapes that work in harmony with nature, so you can enjoy a custom outdoor space with year-round interest, unique to you and your lifestyle.
What we do
From dry-stacked stone to native plantings, every element is designed to work together, and to thrive in the mountains for decades.
Walkways, retaining walls, and boulder accents in brick, paver, and natural stone that blend seamlessly into the terrain.
Custom kitchens, fire pits, patios, decks, and structures built for year-round gathering.
Our foundation since 1997: self-sufficient, less labor-intensive designs that uncover your land's natural beauty.
Ponds, fountains, and bogs that bring tranquility and new ecosystems to your outdoor space.
Non-invasive, sustainable solutions to erosion and runoff: French drains, dry creek beds, and more.
The transformation
A small Asheville backyard, reimagined as a pet-friendly outdoor living space.
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Selected work
We couldn't be happier with the work. They made our property more functional and beautiful.
Before you hire
Our base is West Asheville, and most of our projects are in Asheville itself and its neighborhoods, from in-town West Asheville lots north to Weaverville and across the rest of Buncombe County. We also travel into the surrounding Western North Carolina mountains for the right project, like this mountain new-build. If you are looking for landscaping near you and are not sure your property is in range, a quick call to 828-624-5136 will settle it.
With Natural Scapes, the whole outdoor project sits with one team: landscape design, stonework and hardscaping such as patios, retaining walls and stone steps, outdoor living features like fire pits and outdoor kitchens, native and low-maintenance planting, ponds and other water features, and drainage, for homes and commercial properties alike. On mountain land the grading and drainage usually come first, because runoff and erosion on a slope will undo any planting or patio that ignores them. Our steep slope guide shows how that plays out on a hillside, and the full list is on our services page.
We have designers on staff. Bella Hatfield and Michelle-Marie Nelson draw the plans, Tim Jones, our horticulturalist, guides plant choices toward what will thrive in the WNC mountains, and Hannah Williams keeps each project moving from start to finish. Owner Tommy Klein brings an artist's eye to every landscape, and the people who hear your ideas are the same company that builds them. You can meet everyone on our team page.
Send us a few details through the consultation form or call 828-624-5136, and we will set a time to walk your property with you. On that visit we look at slope, soil, sun, access and where the water goes, and we listen to how you want to use the space. You then receive a comprehensive estimate, followed by a call to go through it together before anything starts. In 2025, 97% of our clients paid exactly what we estimated. One thing worth knowing up front: we have a $20,000 minimum for all projects.
Start with finished work on ground like yours. A flat suburban yard and a steep WNC lot are different jobs, so look for hillside projects in a company's portfolio, like our Asheville landscaping projects. Then ask each company how it will manage runoff, what goes under the patio, whether the designer and the installation crew work for the same business, and how close its final bills usually land to the estimate. Confirm they are licensed and insured and ask what warranty backs their work. For reference, Natural Scapes is licensed and insured (NC License #CL.1862), offers a 5-year workmanship warranty, and is rated 4.9 stars on Google.
Let's begin
Tell us about your property and your vision. We'll walk it with you and design a low-maintenance landscape built to thrive in the mountains.
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