Landscape Design

Whether a total transformation or a targeted refresh, our expert landscape design team craft concepts tailored to your vision, lifestyle and property needs. Our creative landscape designs utilize harmonious hardscapes, lighting, plants, and elements to enhance aesthetics, usability and environmental quality commercial and residential settings.

Landscape Design Service

At Ultimate Innovations, our professional landscape designers craft engaging outdoor environments that capture the lush, tropical essence of Hawaii for both homes and commercial businesses.

We create custom concepts tailored to each client’s unique landscape vision, needs, and aesthetic desires using creative spaces, lighting, native plants, hardscaping, and sustainable elements.

Our residential designs transform personal spaces into a relaxing tropical oasis for living and entertaining with aloha.

Our innovative commercial landscape design blends natural Hawaiian beauty with functionality to enhance branding, wayfinding, and the customer and employee experience. We specialize in designs that harmonize with and accentuate Hawaii’s spectacular landscapes.

Full-Service Landscape Design & Maintenance
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Contractors
Garden Design
Hardscaping
Water features
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire pits, Fireplaces
Planting Design
Irrigation Systems
Drainage and Grading
Lawn Design
Land Clearing
Residential Design
Commercial Landscape Design
Sustainability
Native Plants and Trees
Lighting

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We add function and beauty -Landscape design is a integral stage to any landscaping project.

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Gain the benefits of customized landscape design – Our team of landscape design specialists bring together great design with great landscape for the ultimate wow factor.

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Landscape design from experienced professionals – Ultimate Innovations has over 35 years of experience in landscape design.

Custom Landscape Design

Our professional and certified landscape designers create outdoor environments tailored to your unique aesthetic, lifestyle and property goals. Custom concepts utilize creative hardscape, lighting, native plants, and elements to enhance beauty, function and comfort in your personal tropical oasis or commercial space.

Landscape Design - Ultimate Innovations - Honolulu, HI

Crafting tropical environments

Our professional landscape designers specialize in creating Hawaiian-inspired tropical environments for commercial and residential settings that balance aesthetics, functionality, and local branding. Using native plants and dramatic designs, we enhance visibility, comfort, and usability. Our expertise in space planning, lighting, hardscaping, and water-wise irrigation enables tailored landscapes that immerse customers in the lush natural beauty of Hawaii.

INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

We believe that great landscaping begins with great design. With over 30 years of experience, we know that landscape design is a critical stage of any landscaping project. That’s why we take the time to understand your landscape design goals and use our experience and professional tools to diligently plan and model each phase of the landscape process, placing emphasis on the design and architecture in landscaping to create a world-class landscape architecture that not only wows but is built to last.

Multi-faceted landscape design expertise

We cover a range of services, specialties, and focus areas related to conceptual and practical landscape design for both commercial and residential properties. Our designers possess expertise spanning landscape architecture, planting design, hardscaping, exterior lighting, irrigation, drainage, outdoor structures, and more. We handle everything from initial consultations to defining your vision to technical space planning for optimal function and aesthetics.

With proficiency in 3D modeling, concept renderings, materials knowledge, and emerging trends, our well-rounded teams guide each project seamlessly from creative design to tactical installation. Whether you seek a total transformation or targeted enhancements, you can rely on our multifaceted capabilities to bring your residential oasis or commercial landscape vision to life.

Most Popular Questions

How can landscape design enhance my business image and branding?

Here are some of the key ways that landscape design can enhance a business’s image and branding:

Cohesive Design Aesthetic – A landscape design style that seamlessly integrates with the building architecture and graphic branding create a harmonious, recognizable look and feel.

Brand-Aligning Plants and Materials – Incorporating textures, colors, and plant varieties that complement logo hues and other brand elements reinforces branding through the landscape.

Thoughtful Hardscaping – Hardscape materials, forms, and layouts can mimic brand shapes, patterns and artistic styles found in signage, packaging, or web design.

Strategic Lighting – Lighting colors, fixtures, and placements can reinforce branding by echoing visual identity and creating ambiance.

Engaging Sensory Elements – Sounds, scents, and textures that evoke the brand experience via water features, fragrant plants, and artful fences.

Distinctive Landmark Features – Unique landmarks like sculpture, water features, and specimen plants can become signature brand elements.

Reflective Signage and Decor – Judicious use of logo signs, branded garden décor and art reaffirms brand identity.

Thoughtful landscape design aligns with and enhances the overall look, personality, and emotions a brand aims to evoke. When done creatively, it becomes an engaging extension of the brand.

What landscape design elements can make my commercial property more inviting and usable for customers?

Here are some key landscape design elements that can make a commercial property more inviting and a memorable experience for customers:

Clear wayfinding elements – Well-defined walking paths, attractive signage, and lighting help customers navigate seamlessly through the property.

Inviting seating/waiting areas – Benches, tables, and shelters in strategic spots create comfortable places for customers to stop, relax, and gather.

Thoughtful parking lot landscaping – Islands, shade trees, and buffers make parking areas more visually appealing and easier to navigate.

Lush focal points – Water features, specimen trees, and gardens give visual interest that captures attention.

Accessible walkways – Wide paths with gentle slopes, rails, and smooth surfaces accommodate visitors of all mobility levels.

Practical shade structures – Pergolas, canopies, shade sails, and trees provide sun protection at entrances, walkways, and seating areas.

Safety lighting – Adequate light levels ensure safe, secure navigation in dusk/evening hours for extended property use.

Directional flow – Clear pedestrian traffic patterns, cues, and wayfinding techniques subtly guide visitors.

Thoughtful placement and integration of interactive landscape features drive engagement, enjoyment, and accessibility for commercial property visitors and customers.

How can I incorporate eco-friendly features into my landscape design?

Here are some ways to incorporate eco-friendly features into a landscape design:

Native plants – Selecting native plants tailored to the local environment conserves water, reduces maintenance, and provides habitat value.

Sustainable materials – Using locally sourced stones, sustainably harvested wood, recycled-content furnishings, etc. reduces environmental impact.

Water conservation – Drought-tolerant landscaping, high-efficiency irrigation, permeable hardscapes, and rainwater harvesting reduce water usage.

Organic practices – Utilizing natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil health practices by avoiding chemicals.

Composting – Dedicated compost areas support on-site organic waste recycling.

Renewable energy features – Incorporating solar lighting, water heating, and other renewables reduces grid dependence.

Low-impact garden features – Using stepping stones, patios with gaps, gravel, and decks minimizes hard surfaces.

Charging stations – Adding EV charging capabilities encourages clean transportation access.

Pollinator-friendly plants – Choosing flowering varieties that attract pollinators aids declining insect populations.

Blending these environmentally-conscious elements creates sustainable landscapes aligned with eco-values.

What planting choices for Hawaii will minimize maintenance needs?

Here are some good planting choices that can minimize maintenance needs in Hawaiian landscapes:

Native Hawaiian plants – Naturally adapted to the climate and soil, natives like orchids, ferns, and hibiscus require less water, fertilizer and ongoing care.

Salt-tolerant plants – Varieties that tolerate sea spray such as naupaka, milo, and some palms thrive near coasts with minimal care.

Disease-resistant varieties – Choosing plant varieties bred to resist diseases prevalent in Hawaii reduces pest issues.

Slow-growing plants – Trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that grow slowly are generally lower maintenance.

Xeriscaping with drought-tolerant plants – Cacti, succulents, and other drought-resistant choices need less watering once established.

Clean-up plants – Self-cleaning plants like lantana, zinnias, and passionfruit reduce pruning needs.

Perennial plants – Those that re-bloom annually like plumeria are easier than replanting annuals.

Low-spreading shrubs and grasses – Compact, mounding varieties like lily turf reduce trimming compared to large hedges.

Selecting the right low-maintenance plant varieties suited to Hawaiian conditions minimizes upkeep requirements.

What are thoughtful hardscaping ideas for a landscape design?

Here are some thoughtful hardscaping ideas to consider for landscape designs:

Permeable pavers – Allow rainfall drainage while providing an attractive walking/patio surface. Help manage runoff.

Flagstone pathways – Create naturalistic stepping stone paths that can weather gracefully over time.

Textured concrete – Options, like stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate concrete, add visual interest.

Timber retaining walls – More natural looking than concrete block, can also double as seating.

Decorative planter beds – Stone, brick, or tile planter boxes and beds frame planting areas in styles complementing the setting.

Rustic wood fencing – Warm, natural wood options like cedar blend better into garden landscapes than wrought iron or vinyl fencing.

Artful gravel designs – Colored gravel and crushed stones can be shaped into textured ground cover and decorative patterns.

Outdoor kitchens – Integrating cabinetry, countertops, seating, and appliances into the landscape extends living space.

Fire pits – Gathering around fire creates an experience. Choose natural gas or propane for lower maintenance.

Water features – Fountains, ponds, or simple waterfalls add a calming ambiance.

Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and longevity allows hardscaping to enhance any landscape design.