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Commercial Landscape Design
We deliver full-service commercial landscape design—from concept and renderings to completed outdoor environments. Our work blends aesthetics, function, and long-term value, creating exterior spaces that reflect architectural vision, enhance brand identity, and elevate the user experience.
Whether for retail centers, hospitality properties, office campuses, or mixed-use developments, we engineer professional landscapes specifically for Dallas's demanding climate and strict municipal requirements. At Blount Designs, we create strategic outdoor environments that enhance property value, maximize tenant retention, and ensure full compliance with Dallas-Fort Worth zoning and landscape ordinances.
We address the region's toughest challenges—expansive clay soil, extreme heat, water restrictions, and stringent city code requirements—through expert site planning, sustainable design solutions, and comprehensive compliance management that protects your investment.
Our Commercial Landscape Design Services
Site Planning & Code Compliance
Comprehensive landscape concept plans that meet Dallas-Fort Worth municipal requirements for open space allocation, street buffer zones, parking lot landscaping, and tree preservation.
Corporate Campus & Office Parks
Professional environments designed to enhance tenant satisfaction through welcoming entrances, shaded employee areas, walking trails, and meticulously maintained common spaces that support productivity and wellness.
Retail Centers & Mixed-Use Developments
High-traffic commercial landscapes engineered for durability with strategic plant placement, inviting gathering spaces, and seasonal interest that drives customer traffic and supports business success.
Medical Campuses & Healthcare Facilities
Healing environments with accessible pathways, calming plant selections, ADA-compliant walkways, and low-maintenance solutions that reinforce your facility's professional image.
Hospitality & Entertainment Properties
Resort-quality landscapes that create memorable guest experiences—spectacular entries, pool surrounds, outdoor dining areas, and lush grounds that encourage positive reviews and return visits.
Industrial & Business Parks
Professional, low-maintenance landscapes that balance aesthetic appeal with functionality—proper screening, parking lot shade, water-efficient plant selections, and sustainable irrigation.
Sustainable & Water-Wise Solutions
Drought-tolerant designs using native Texas plants, smart irrigation systems, rainwater management, and xeriscaping principles that meet Dallas water restrictions while maintaining professional appearance.
Clay Soil & Drainage Engineering
Critical site work addressing Dallas's expansive clay soil through proper grading, drainage solutions, soil amendment, and appropriate plant selection—preventing long-term issues and ensuring landscape viability.
Key Factors in Dallas Commercial Landscape Design
Site Analysis & Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of property orientation, existing drainage patterns, sun/shade conditions, soil characteristics, utility locations, and site constraints.
Climate Adaptation for North Texas: Designs engineered to withstand Dallas's hot, humid summers (averaging 100+ days above 90°F), unpredictable winter conditions, intense rainfall events, and periodic drought—requiring heat-tolerant species and robust systems (Source: National Weather Service, Dallas-Fort Worth).
Streetscape & Entry Design: Professional first impressions through coordinated street tree planting, required planter systems, accessible sidewalks (5-10 feet width per code), and integrated lighting that enhances evening visibility and security.
Functional Outdoor Spaces: Usable amenity areas that enhance property appeal—shaded employee break areas, customer seating, walking paths, and wellness-promoting green spaces.
Safety & Accessibility: ADA-compliant pathways, proper drainage management, strategic lighting, clear sight-lines, and well-maintained walkways that support safe environments and reduce liability.
Long-Term Value Planning: Plant material and design selections that balance professional appearance with sustainable maintenance requirements—native species adaptation, efficient irrigation, and phased enhancement programs.
Dallas Commercial Landscape Requirements
All commercial developments in Dallas must comply with landscape standards established by the City:
Minimum Open Space: 15% of gross site area must be dedicated open space, appropriately distributed throughout the development (Source: Dallas City Code).
Street Buffer Zones: Required along all property frontages with specific planter widths (4-8 feet) and street tree requirements based on zoning district classification (Source: Dallas City Landscape and Tree Manual).
Parking Lot Standards:
Minimum 10 sq. ft. of permeable landscaped area per parking space
No parking space located more than 70 feet from a large or medium tree trunk
Individual landscape areas minimum 160 sq. ft. with 8-foot minimum width (Source: Dallas City Landscape and Tree Manual)
Plant Material Requirements:
Small trees: minimum 6 feet height
Deciduous trees: minimum 2-inch caliper
Shrubs: 5-gallon minimum
Evergreen trees: minimum 6 feet height (Source: Dallas City Code)
Commercial Landscape Design Timeline
Design & Planning Phase: 4-8 weeks for comprehensive site analysis, code review, concept development, material selection, and construction documentation.
Permitting & Approvals: 2-6 weeks depending on municipality and project scope—includes Landscape Administrator review and City Council approval for developments requiring landscape concept plans (Source: Dallas City Code).
Construction & Installation: 3-6 months for complete commercial installations, with timing optimized for spring (March-May) or fall (September-November) planting to ensure establishment success.
Elevate Your Commercial Property
Ready to create a landscape that enhances property value and strengthens your brand? Schedule your complimentary site consultation and discover:
Comprehensive code compliance analysis
Custom design solutions for your property type
Sustainable approaches that reduce operating costs
Expert project management from concept to completion
Schedule a Free Commercial Landscape Design Consultation | Or Call (214) 449-1189
Serving office parks, retail centers, medical campuses, hospitality properties, and industrial developments throughout Dallas-Fort Worth