There are landscape architects who essentially just do design. Maybe find one of those?
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Architect! That sounds more like what I'm wanting. I'll search around for one, thanks!
Just post your yard on a landscaping forum and ask for input. If you can get a drone shot it's even better. Amateur landscapers can have some good ideas.
We were thinking about that, but our yard is a bit complex with shape and existing features and would prefer a professional to help us think of any potential problems we'd run into.
This is a very good idea.
Landscapers usually just do the work, not the design, so yeah.
The other two comments have good recommendations, but I would also suggest considering what you want out of it. Are you looking for hardscape, shade trees, native plants, wildflowers?
The business I contacted had "landscape design and installation" on their website but It makes sense that they would want to do it all themselves. As for what we're wanting: the lawn is in bad shape, gravel and construction waste throughout. So cleaning that up, and putting in native grass, with some drought resistant native plants. There's a loose gravel area we'd like to replace with concrete or pavers or something. And there's a small wood deck on the side we were thinking of expanding but not sure if it would look good. Plus we have a wonderful live oak tree that covers the entire yard with shade, and we're not sure how to best design around it.