HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living
Huntsville, Alabama
Custom landscape and outdoor living designer covering Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley.
About
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living focuses on custom landscape and outdoor living projects across the Huntsville and Madison metro. The 'outdoor living' framing in the company name reflects a service approach that goes beyond standard lawn maintenance into the higher-investment design and construction projects that turn backyards into usable living spaces.
The service mix covers landscape design and installation, hardscape construction, and outdoor living features like patios, fire pits, and pergolas. Custom design work typically involves a more involved consultation process than maintenance-focused landscapers — the company is positioned for one-time transformation projects rather than ongoing weekly lawn service.
Reach HIS Landscapes at (256) 489-7100.
Services
- Custom landscape design specialty
- Outdoor living projects (patios, fire pits, pergolas)
- Hardscape construction
- Higher-investment transformation projects
- Huntsville and Madison metro focus
Service Area
Serving Madison, Athens, Decatur, Owens Cross Roads, Hampton Cove, Meridianville, Harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's 'outdoor living' versus regular landscaping?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living focuses on outdoor living — the higher-investment design work that turns a backyard into a usable extension of the home. That includes patios, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and the landscape design that integrates these features with surrounding plantings. Standard landscape maintenance (mowing, fertilization) is typically handled by maintenance-focused landscapers.
Does HIS handle ongoing lawn maintenance?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living focuses on design and construction projects rather than weekly or bi-weekly lawn maintenance. Customers seeking ongoing maintenance after a HIS-designed project often coordinate that work separately with maintenance-focused landscapers. The two services have different equipment, crew sizing, and pricing structures.
What's a typical outdoor living project budget?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living's outdoor living projects typically run $15,000-$80,000+ depending on scope. A small patio with simple landscaping anchors the lower end; full backyard transformations with pergolas, fire features, hardscape, and significant new plantings reach the higher end. Pricing is provided after an in-home design consultation.
How does the design process work?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living's design process starts with an in-home consultation that covers existing site conditions, customer use cases, and budget. Initial design concepts follow, with refinement through customer feedback before the construction phase begins. Custom design work is more time-intensive than installing pre-designed landscape packages.
What's the typical project timeline?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living's project timelines vary by scope. A patio install with simple landscape can be completed in a week; full backyard transformations with hardscape, fire features, and significant landscape installation typically take 4-8 weeks of construction time after design completion. Design phase before construction can run 2-6 weeks depending on complexity.
Is HIS licensed in Alabama?
HIS Landscapes and Outdoor Living operates as a licensed Alabama contractor for the work scopes the projects include. Hardscape construction, gas line work for outdoor kitchens, and electrical for lighting all carry their own licensing requirements that the company addresses through internal licensing or coordinating subcontractors. Documentation can be requested before contracting.