Designing sustainable landscapes for a water-wise future

Planting Design

Whether you are installing a new landscape or converting an existing yard to xeriscape, our planting design services focus on the design of plants and irrigation systems to meet your water-wise and maintenance goals.

Are you a homeowner seeking sustainable, water-wise landscaping? Do you desire a lush yard without high water usage or maintenance?

Do you dream of bidding farewell to your mundane, water-guzzling lawn?
Do you want a landscape that attracts birds and pollinators?
Are you seeking a visually captivating garden, or to enhance your outdoor experiences?
Do you want to do all of this without resorting to simply filling your yard with rocks?

If you relate to these aspirations, you belong to a community of homeowners who value the beauty of nature and its contribution to a more sustainable future.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or transforming an existing garden into an eco-friendly haven, our planting design services are tailored to meet your water-wise and low maintenance goals.

We offer thoughtful planting and irrigation system designs which conserve water.
Our biophilic planting design approach is centered around adapting indigenous Utah and Idaho plants and native plant associations specific to your site’s conditions.
Our designs support birds and pollinators.
We are experienced in incorporating edible plants and gardens into permaculture food-scapes.

Vibrant, year-round landscapes

Create your eco-friendly oasis

Say goodbye to boring lawns and rocks and welcome a vibrant, year-round landscape that is not only beautiful but also smartly maintained.

Let us help you create a garden that harmonizes with nature, attracts wildlife, and minimizes your environmental footprint.

Your dream landscape is achievable and we’re here to turn it into a reality!

We work on projects throughout Utah and Idaho, including work in St. George, Spring City, Salt Lake City, Park City, Ogden, and Pocatello, to name a few.

Let's Talk

Would you like to find out more about our process, and how to work with us? Follow the link below to answer a few questions about your project and we’ll reach out to you with more information on next steps.

Highlighted Projects

Women’s Council Butterfly Healing Garden — Women's Council Butterfly Healing Garden
Feb 2016

The Larsen Victorian Feb 2017 — The Larsen Victorian
Feb 2017

Purple and blue pants are in the foreground, with green patio chair in the background — Weiss Residence
Jan 2019

What Clients are Saying...

It was such a great pleasure working with Shalae and Io LandArch on not only one but two Extreme Makeover: Home Edition builds. She was able to listen, and hear, our needs as the client, quickly turn around a clear, cohesive plan, and execute that plan and vision during the install of the landscape. The final landscaping product truly complemented the architecture of the house and successfully blended traditional garden motifs with contemporary styling and modern amenities.

Andy Monaco

A big thank you to you and your team. Our yard is exploding with plant growth, all the grasses and sages are so happy. Zack, who wanted to sell the house before because he hated the maintenance now loves sitting in his little private grass zone and watching the bees. This yard is already bringing us so much happiness.

Lauren Weiss

Working with Io LandArch was incredible. Their team is dedicated and highly responsive. When I emailed Sydney with a list of questions, she took the time to call me and talk through everything. The designers listened to our wishes, respected our budget (they didn't present options that weren't realistic!), and delivered a beautiful design. We are so excited for our new backyard!

Flo Bravo

Natalie at Io LandArch was the perfect partner for my landscape design project. The home I purchased had never had a proper landscape design done and was over 50 years old so really needed some help. Natalie spent tons of time with me, understanding what I wanted and changing things as I changed my mind. She also helped manage the bid process and the construction, offering expert advice along the way. I highly recommend her and the team!

Emily Lippincott

Io LandArch worked with me over the course of a winter to develop the ideas I had for my yard and the vision I had for living in it. They added artistic and historical elements that are appropriate for the style and time period of my house. I appreciate their monitoring of the installation process so that the end product was as successful as the exciting plans suggested it would be. I am really happy with the results!

Amelia Jones