Essential Backyard Design
Everything you need to confidently plan your yard—without the extras, and at our most accessible price. Includes backyard and side yards.
Our streamlined Essential Backyard design plan includes:
- Planting and hardscaping design for your yard.
- Hand-selected plants and materials for your climate and unique space.
- Build-ready plans, precisely measured and delivered in CAD.
- No revisions included. Available for $295.
- No photorealistic renders included.
Own your design and build on your terms and timeline.
What's in a Backyard Essential Design Package?
Compare Our Backyard Design Plans
Compare Backyard Plans
| Plan | Essential$995 | Classic$1395 | Signature$1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revisions | None | 1 | 2 |
| 2D CAD Plans |  | | |
| Plant, Hardscape, Amenities Design | | | |
| Curated Plant List & Material List | | | |
| Project Manager |  | | |
| 3D Renders (Day) | | | |
| Kick-Off Call | | | |
| Furniture & Decor | | | |
| 3D Design (Night) + Lighting Plan | | | |
| Cost Advisor | | | |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
How Yardzen Works
From kickoff to completion, Yardzen's design & build experts are on your team, ensuring every detail is just right.
Tell us everything
Show and tell us about your existing space and goals for your new one. We'll get to work.
Receive your designs
Get excited. Your design is custom tailored to you, factoring your climate, style and budget.
Collaborate and revise
Share your feedback and revise your designs in our Feedback Studio.
Bring it to life
We'll help you source competitive bids to build your design. With Yardzen, you own your designs and are in control of spend and timeline.
Explore Before & Afters
How an Interior Designer Created “Outdoor Rooms” in Her Yardzen Yard
McKenzy partnered with our designers to create the space, finding inspiration from her beloved California upbringing and her world travels
Tens of thousands of happy homeowners who've trusted Yardzen.
Yardzen took my imagination and brought it to life! They are great to work with, and had excellent communication along the way. I’m so happy I finally decided to go with Yardzen and would highly recommend them and use them again for any future projects.
Angela S.
Full Yard Signature Lancaster, CA
Working virtually with Yardzen has been a great experience. Our project manager, Hank, has been involved every step of the way. The 3D design is amazing. They turned our simple ideas into an amazing design.
Chris K.
Backyard Signature Rancho Murieta, CA
We first used Yardzen in 2020 for our old home and loved the results, so we came back for our new house. The designs are beautiful, and the team was timely and flexible.
Carla G.
Premium Laredo, TX
Our space felt like a massive blank canvas and I was shocked by the first draft we received. It's a company of real people - not robots - and that's so valuable.
Colleen N.
Premium Manakin-Sabot, VA
Better than we could have imagined and probably something you’d pay other services 5x as much to do.
Deron A.
Premium Portland, OR
The process has been extremely easy and the team listened so well to what we said we wanted. We highly recommend Yardzen.
Kate C.
Full Yard Classic Lewes, DE
The team masterfully captured my vision and translated it in a more beautiful design than I could have ever imagined.
Natalia D.
Premium Santa Barbara, CA
Love Yardzen, they help get the design i envisioned into something tangible so I can better get results I want when sharing with contractors.
Sara M.
Full Yard Signature H. Beach, CA
Yardzen captured our dreams and put them into (3D) reality. They gave us contacts of reputable contractors and we are moving forward with our dreams.
Jonathan S.
Full Yard Classic Elk Grove, CA
Have some Questions?
Our team of design experts can answer your questions, discuss your yard renovation goals, and help choose the right package for your project.