Landscape Design · Delmar, MD
A landscape plan for your yard, mapped out and approved before any work begins — no guesswork once the crew shows up. Elzey Services has designed and built landscapes across Delmar and the Eastern Shore since 1996.
You want an outdoor space that looks the way you pictured it, not something a crew improvises on the fly.
Elzey Services builds a plan first, whether that's plantings, beds, or a full property layout, so you know what you're getting before any work starts. It's a good fit if you're renovating a yard from scratch or just tired of a space that never quite comes together.
The Better Business Bureau received well over 2,000 landscaping complaints in a single recent year, and a lot of them start the same way: a homeowner pays a deposit for a design, then can't get the contractor to answer the phone.
That's the exact problem Elzey Services was built around.
When you hire us for a landscape design, you're working directly with Otis, not a stranger who disappears after the check clears. You'll see your plan, ask questions about it, and know exactly what's headed for your yard before any work begins.
Vague scope is one of the most common causes of disputes between homeowners and contractors, and it usually starts the same way: a one-line quote that doesn't say what's actually included.
Elzey Services writes design quotes that spell out the work, the materials, and what happens at each stage, so you're not left guessing halfway through your project. No fine print, no surprise add-ons once the work starts.
Homeowners often get stuck before a project even starts, unsure whether they need a landscape designer, a landscape architect, or just a landscaping company, and that confusion alone stops a lot of yards from ever getting fixed. You don't have to sort that out on your own.
Elzey Services handles landscape design and the installation that follows, so you're not stuck coordinating between separate businesses or explaining your yard twice, whether you're in Berlin, Ocean Pines, or anywhere else on the Shore.
Landscape designers generally recommend starting the planning process six months to a year before you want your yard finished, which surprises a lot of homeowners who assume it's a weekend project. You don't need graph paper, a design program, or a Pinterest board full of ideas before you call.
Elzey Services walks your property with you, talks through what you actually want to use the space for, and builds the plan from there.
Every yard is different, so the cost of a design depends on the size of the space, how complex the layout is, and what materials you're considering. Rather than quote a number that won't mean much until we've seen your property, Elzey walks your yard with you first and gives you a clear, written quote before any design work begins. No guessing, no surprise charges once the work starts.
Landscape designers generally recommend starting the planning process well before you want your yard finished, often months ahead, since a rushed plan tends to lead to a yard that doesn't quite work the way you hoped. The design itself doesn't take that long to put together once Elzey walks your property with you and talks through what you want. Homeowners across Wicomico and Worcester counties typically have a plan in hand well before the ideal installation window for their project arrives.
A yard that's a swamp after every storm can't hold a landscape design the way you're picturing it, since new plantings and beds don't fix water that's pooling in the wrong place to begin with. Elzey looks at drainage as part of the design conversation, not as a separate problem for later, so a wet spot in your yard gets addressed before it undermines the rest of the project. That way what you plant actually has a chance to thrive.
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"We live in a community where many of us got together to hire one irrigation company to winterize our irrigation for most of our neighborhood. We contacted five or six to inquire about a group rate and Elzey Services provided the lowest price for a high-quality service. We were also pleased to discover that it's a family run local business. Always good to support these types of businesses."
Mike & Mary Ziegler
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"Reliable service and great communication. Otis showed up for appointments as promised, and texted and called with updates from the first estimate and throughout multiple service dates. Elzey had a competitive price for the job, their work was professionally executed."
Candice Ridlon
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"Otis and family did a great job setting up both my lawn irrigation and outdoor lighting. They are very nice, quick and reasonable! I will have them back in the Spring for more outdoor lighting projects!"
Paul Montemuro
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"I would give 10 stars if I could. Very honest, professional and reliable! Highly recommend!"
Mohammad M Choudhry MD
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"Elzey Services has provided servicing for the irrigation system for several years. They have consistently done an excellent job with the servicing & communications to keep me informed. I highly recommend Otis Elzey!"
Marlene Kruelle
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"Elzey Services came out to look at my irrigation system. They were very professional and friendly. He discovered the issues and fixed them. They showed me how to use the system. I intend on using their services again. Thank you."
Nyoka Mills
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