design & build beautiful landscaping that works.

professional landscape designers and artisans crafting unique outdoor spaces for homeowners in Columbia, Forest Acres, Irmo, and more of South Carolina

how can we help?

landscaping that's more than just pretty.

We believe that landscapes are meant to be experienced, not just observed. From planning to planting, we partner with homeowners to craft custom outdoor spaces that engage the senses, celebrate seasonal change, and welcome nature in. Because your yard can be so much more than just pretty.

The landscapes we design and install in Columbia, SC are beautiful, productive, and easy to maintain. Whether for work, play, rest, or relaxation, each landscape is unique. We take time to understand you and your property to craft your vision into a customized landscape design where every detail is carefully considered. Because your yard is unlike any other.

 

our landscape services

landscape design
& installation

Transform your property into a place that’s unique to you and your needs with these services:

  • Custom landscape designs
  • Hardscaping and softscaping
  • Low-maintenance plants
  • Irrigation & drainage solutions
Landscape Design & Installation

hardscaping design
& construction

Create memories doing what you love in your new outdoor living space with these upgrades:

  • Outdoor kitchens & dining area
  • Fire pits & water features
  • Pergolas and arbors
  • Raised planters
Stone & Paver Design-Build

landscape lighting
& irrigation services

Enjoy your landscape anytime of the year, day or night with these enhancements:​​ 

  • Smart Irrigation Wifi Timers 
  • Accent & Ambient Lighting 
  • Multi-Color Lighting Displays 
Landscape Lighting & Irrigation

specialty
landscaping

Excite the senses and invite nature into your yard with these specialty garden areas:

 

  • SC native plant landscaping
  • Edible landscapes & gardens
  • Natural Wildlife Gardening
  • Pollinator Garden Design
  • Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Specialty Garden Planting

landscaping with love.

Great landscapes are truly labors of love. We’re here to provide yours the time and attention it deserves.

love your
landscape

Spend more time enjoying your yard, not just working in it.

cultivate a
sense of place

Create a special space unique to you that you’ll call “home”.

an enduring
investment

Designed with maintenance in mind to thrive without help.

what our clients have to say

five star rating
“Bare Roots Gardening are artists. Working with Zac has been an ongoing pleasure. They have loads of commercial and residential experience, transforming the run-of-the-mill into unique and performing landscapes. Personally, I’ve learned a great deal in the process—from native plant selection to getting some useful skills to observing my own yard and how water and light are moving through it. Highly recommended.”

R. Kopack - Elmwood, Columbia

how we work

Whether for work, play, rest or relaxation, each landscape is unique. We take time to understand you and your property to craft your vision into a customized landscape design where every detail is carefully considered.

collaborate

1

collaborate

We help you discover your vision for a landscape unique to you.

build

2

build

Our in-house team of landscape specialists turns your vision into reality.

enjoy

3

enjoy

Do what you love with a landscape that suits your home and lifestyle.

what our clients have to say

Around here most landscapers put down sod, mow it, blow it, dump poison on it so it will grow...but we want a yard that looks good but is low maintenance, hardy, and a haven for pollinators and other creatures. Native perennials fit the bill and Zac knows his stuff! It will all fill in beautifully and we (and the critters) already love it. Before and after don't really show the magnitude of the project. Before, the only native perennials we had were weeds and thorny brambles. Now we have a fabulous variety and it smells wonderful, too!
Diane Hare
Diane Hare
1711109429
Bare roots are artists. Working with Zac has been an ongoing pleasure. They have loads of commercial and residential experience, transforming the run of the mill into unique and performing landscapes. Personally, I’ve learned a great deal in the process—from native plant selection to getting some useful skills to observing my own yard and how water and light are moving through it. Highly recommended.
Robert Kopack
Robert Kopack
1692554738
After several disappointing experiences with two other landscape companies, Zac showed up and turned our pitiful yard into an oasis. Zac redid our sprinkler system which was botched by a previous company, resodded our entire yard, and designed/planted a beautiful variety of plants. We are so pleased with his work and can’t recommend him enough!
Erica P
Erica P
1692465325
Bare Roots Gardening did a complete backyard redo for us. We could not be happier. Bare Roots provided unique designs and a large diversity of plants. Scheduling and communication on the project was exceptional. We will have Bare Roots back next year to tackle the front yard.
S Weiss
S Weiss
1691753903
I love the work Zac/Bare Roots did for me. I wanted to maintain the natural feel of the yard.and have minimal upkeep. I especially love the container garden. He chose beautiful pots. Zac was dependable, professional and has remained available for my many questions.
Maria Patton
Maria Patton
1691678220
Zac was great in designing and installing a waterfront garden of perennials and natives that gives us year-round color and texture as well as attracting pollinators. We are in our second bloom season since he installed and are delighted with the health and variety of our plants. This fall will be time for dividing and thinning. Zac is very knowledgeable and great to work with.
Zac from Bare Roots Gardening has transformed my front yard into a thing of true beauty. Starting with removal of 20 year old deeply embedded shrubs, revising my irrigation system, amending the soil, bringing in beautiful plants and the finishing touches, Zac's work ethic was tremendous. At times I didn't think he would be able to finish because so many of my neighbors interrupted his work to chat with him! Zac planned an array of plants that will having my yard in bloom from early spring through the fall. I gaze out of my office window with enjoyment and pleasure every day. Thank you, Zac. I look forward to tackling the back yard in the future!
Amanda Folk
Amanda Folk
1691670576
Zac designed the most beautiful front yard for us and the final result was even more beautiful than the plans! We were so pleased that we requested he design our backyard as well. He has been amazing to work with and has completely transformed our property!
Susanna Young
Susanna Young
1661382923
Zac has helped us out on numerous projects and has always been outstanding. Great communication with us, always timely with projects deadlines, and accurate estimates for our budgeting has been a breath of fresh air. His enthusiasm and knowledge for the vision of our projects has been top notch; Zac and company are awesome!
Sean Potter
Sean Potter
1619803560
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love your landscape.

With Bare Roots Gardening, your yard becomes more than just a landscape. It becomes an extension of your home. A place to relax, entertain, and connect with nature. Let us help you transform your yard into a living landscape that grows and evolves with you.

ready to transform your yard?

Contact us today to start your journey toward landscaping that looks good, feels good, and does good. 

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