Welcome to Elemental Landscape. We are located in Asheville, NC and serve all of western North Carolina.  Our services include retaining walls, decks, patio, stone work, water features, gardens,  water management, grading and tree care.  We also build hiking trails and perform stream-bank restorations.  We offer a free site analysis to better assist you with your goals!

Regardless of the project, our goal is to have a minimal impact on the environment.  We do this by using native plants, and local stone. Our tiered landscaping and creative grading are designed to not only look nice, but function well with the surrounding area.  This means less maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of your land.

If you have drainage problems, we will correct them in a way that is effective and esthetically pleasing.  We can install rain gardens, recessed swales or "French" drains to manage surface water and improve drainage.

According to recent studies, as published in the Miami Herald, Money magazine, and Realtor Magazine Online, landscaping can increase a home's value up to 15%. Meanwhile, poor landscape design can actually decrease property values by up to 10-percent according to an earlier study published in the Journal of Environmental Horticulture.

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Retaining walls are used to provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes.  They also prevent erosion.  A steep lot can be tiered to make it more accessible.  Retaining walls can be made using locally-milled native timbers, treated wood, prefabricated block or boulders.  Boulder walls are our specialty.  They are strong, long-lasting and create a sense of permanence.

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A deck is a great way to expand the living area of your home.  It is often the best way to add useful space on very steep or wooded slopes. In addition to decks, we offer other woodwork including pergola, trellis, stair and fence design.


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A patio (Spanish for "back garden") is a great place to enjoy your yard. Patios can be set with mortar or dry-laid in stone screenings offering a decorative area for dining and/or recreation.


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As mentioned above, we use native stone so you achieve a natural look.  Stone work may include benches, stairs, walkways or a number of other designs to enhance your property.


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Water can add character to any garden.  It provides beautiful sounds and can even cancel out noise from nearby streets. Water features can include pond-free waterfalls and streams, fountains and koi ponds.  They are a great addition to any property.  We can also repair and restore existing stream-banks using proven effective techniques.

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We specialize in xeriscape gardens which use native plants.  Native plants require less care and watering as they have adapted to the local environment.  This is a great way to have a beautifully landscaped yard without a lot of maintenance on your part.

Garden designs can include water features, stone work, or other additions based upon your goals.

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Many clients contact us concerning water runoff and drainage issues.  These issues can be resolved by grading the land to more favorable contours.  Sometimes, recessed swale will send water in a suitable direction.  Swales are designed to reduce the velocity of stormwater and reduce sedimentation of streams.  Often, installing a simple "French" drain will do the trick.  

Another effective choice is the rain-garden.  Rain-gardens are landscaped areas designed to catch and soak up water from rooftops, driveways, and other impermeable surfaces.  A rain-garden can soak up about 30% more water than a conventional lawn.  It is a simple feature that can help replenish local aquifers and protect waterways from flooding and sedimentation.  During the initial consultation we analyze the site and discuss the best options.

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Many projects require some grading or creative sculpting of the land.  This is often the most effective way to direct water flow, build lasting hiking trials and create level areas on slopes.  We design these changes to increase the usefulness, accessibility and safety of the area.  Above all, our goal is to minimize the impact on existing species, prevent adverse runoff and blend into the landscape as if it were always so.

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We can professionally prune your landscape and fruit trees.  Larger specimens can be pruned by one of our close affiliates.  You can schedule a consultation to have the plants and trees on your property identified.  We can remove invasive species, manage forested areas and maintain hiking trails.

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We use bio-diesel in our equipment and are proud members of the Green Building Council.