Custom Backyard Landscape Design & Build in Central New Jersey
Many backyards have plenty of space, but they don’t function well. Sloped areas are difficult to use, planting beds feel disconnected, drainage problems limit usability, and there’s often no clear place to relax or entertain.
At Lewis Natural Landscapes, we design backyard landscapes across Somerset, Union, and Morris Counties.
Our backyard designs may include:
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- Native and low-maintenance planting plans
- Patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces
- Fire features and landscape lighting
- Retaining walls and grading solutions for sloped yards
- Privacy plantings and natural screening
- Drainage improvements and water management
Whether you’re looking to create a quiet backyard retreat, improve a difficult property layout, or completely transform an outdated space, we focus on designs that look natural and elevate your lifestyle.
Common Backyard Problems We Help Solve in Central New Jersey
Not every backyard starts as a blank slate. Many properties across Central New Jersey have drainage issues, awkward slopes, outdated patios, overgrown landscaping, or spaces that simply don’t get used.
We regularly help homeowners solve problems like:
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- Sloped or difficult backyard grading
- Standing water and poor drainage after rain
- Outdated patios and disconnected outdoor spaces
- Lack of privacy from neighboring homes
- Overgrown planting beds and excessive maintenance
- Unusable lawn areas with no defined purpose
- Limited lighting and poor nighttime usability
The right backyard design brings all of these elements together into a space that feels organized, comfortable, and easy to use year-round.
Outdoor Living Spaces Designed Around Your Backyard
We design outdoor living areas that create natural gathering spaces while improving flow throughout the property. Whether you want a quiet area to relax or a backyard built for entertaining, the goal is to create a space that feels comfortable, functional, and integrated with the surrounding landscape.
Our backyard outdoor living projects may include:
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- Custom paver patios and seating areas
- Walkways and transitions between spaces
- Fire pits and fire features
- Landscape lighting for nighttime usability
- Retaining walls and grade transitions
- Poolside landscaping and gathering areas
Every design is tailored to the layout of your property, existing elevations, drainage conditions, and how you want to use the space long-term.
Backyard Projects
Real spaces. Real results.
See how we've helped homeowners across Central NJ transform their backyards.
What Our Backyard Landscape Design Clients Say
OUR BACKYARD DESIGN PROCESS
Designed Around How You Want to Use Your Space
A successful backyard needs to do more than look good, it should feel functional, comfortable, and easy to use long-term.
Site Evaluation & Planning
We assess your backyard layout, grading, drainage, sunlight, and existing features while discussing how you want to use the space.
Custom Backyard Design
We create a layout that improves flow and usability while integrating patios, walkways, planting beds, fire features, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas into one cohesive plan.
Plant & Material Selection
We select plants, hardscape materials, and design elements that fit your property conditions, maintenance goals, and overall vision while holding up well in New Jersey’s climate.
