Landscape Design & Installation

Custom Landscape Design & Installation in Surf City, Topsail Beach & Hampstead, NC

A landscaped yard featuring palm trees, pink flowers, green grass, a white picket fence, a brick walkway, and houses in the background under a clear blue sky.

Your property deserves more than a generic lawn. At Topsail Outdoor Living, we design and install custom landscapes built specifically for the people who live in them and the coastal environment they sit in. Since 2012, Andrew Sanderson and our crew have been crafting landscapes across the Surf City and Topsail Island areas that not only look exceptional but thrive through salt air, sandy soil, and Carolina summers.

Whether you are starting with a blank lot or refreshing an existing yard that has outgrown its design, our process starts with understanding you. We develop a detailed design concept so you can see exactly what you are getting before anything goes in the ground.

Landscape Installation

A coastal residential neighborhood with elevated beach houses, including a gray house with multiple balconies and stairs, surrounded by palm trees and landscaped yard, under a bright blue sky.

Once the plan is approved, our team handles every phase of installation with precision and care. From planting bed preparation and sod installation to tree and shrub placement, we build landscapes that establish quickly and hold up over time. We take pride in clean edges, proper depth, appropriate spacing, and the kind of finished detail that shows in photos and in person.

We also understand that coastal North Carolina properties have unique demands. We prioritize beautiful, salt-tolerant species, work with local growing conditions, and select materials built to last in the coastal environment.

Custom Landscape Design

A backyard with a well-manicured lawn, a small pond, and a raised flower bed with rocks and greenery. In the background, tall trees are lit by the setting sun, creating a warm glow. There is a black metal fence separating the yard from the pond, and a patio area with a curved brick border and outdoor furniture.

Good landscape design is part science, part art. On the science side, we account for coastal soil conditions, sun exposure, drainage patterns, and salt tolerance when selecting plants and planning beds. On the art side, we work closely with you to understand your style, how you use your yard, and what you want your property to feel like.

What We Offer Our Clients:

A house with a large front porch and white balcony, situated in a landscaped yard with lush green grass, spiky ornamental grass in the foreground, and a partly cloudy blue sky overhead.

  • Landscape design and concept development

  • Plant selection suited to coastal NC growing conditions

  • Planting bed design and installation

  • Sod and seed installation

  • Tree and shrub placement

  • Mulching and edging

  • Drainage and grading assessment

  • Full project management from design to final walkthrough

Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you design landscapes for coastal North Carolina properties specifically?

Yes. Our team has spent over a decade working in Surf City, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, and the surrounding coastal communities. We understand the challenges that come with salt air, sandy soil, and coastal weather patterns, and every design we create accounts for those conditions. We select plants that are proven performers in this environment and use installation methods that support long-term establishment.

What does the landscape design process look like?

It starts with a consultation, either on-site or virtually, where we learn about your goals, your lifestyle, and your property. From there, we develop a concept using design technology so you can visualize the finished space. We revise until it reflects your vision, then move into installation once the design and project contract are approved. You receive consistent updates throughout.

Can you work with existing plants and landscaping, or do you start fresh?

Both. We can design around what’s already established on your property, preserving healthy mature plants and integrating new elements seamlessly. We can also help you evaluate what’s worth keeping versus what should be replaced, especially if existing plants are not well-suited to your site conditions.

What areas do you serve for landscape design and installation?

We serve Surf City, Topsail Beach, Hampstead, and the surrounding areas.

Outdoor kitchen with black granite countertop, stainless steel grill, stone under counter storage cabinets, mounted electrical outlets, in a garden with trees and a play structure in the background.
Two black Adirondack chairs and a small black side table around a circular stone fire pit in a backyard patio with a wooden fence and a blue shed in the background.
A backyard with a winding stone paver patio leading to a two-story wooden house with multiple windows and a blue door. The yard has some grass and is enclosed by a wooden fence, with trees in the background.
A golf course putting green with two flags, one labeled 'Masters,' and a nearby patio area with paved stones and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and shrubbery.
A backyard patio with a curved concrete walkway, a small patch of artificial grass, a stone fire pit, and surrounding greenery with trees and shrubs.
A multi-story coastal house with gray siding, white balconies, and stairs leading to entrances, set against a clear blue sky with landscaped yard and a paved driveway.
A backyard with a wooden deck, a small swimming pool, and two lounge chairs. There are several chairs and a grill under a multi-story house with balconies.
Outdoor patio area with stone and wood structure, surrounded by pine trees and clear blue sky, with stacked kayaks in the background.
A two-story house with a garage, illuminated by exterior lights at night, with a porch and stairs on the front.
A backyard patio area with a curved stone pathway, outdoor chairs surrounding a fire pit, a small putting green, and landscaping with trees and bushes, enclosed by a wooden fence.
A landscaped backyard with a fire pit on a circular paved patio, surrounded by grass and trees. A walkway extends into a marshland in the background, with a small shed and ornament in the distance.
A waterfront scene featuring a stone fire pit with flames on a paved patio, adjacent to a grassy area, with a wooden dock extending into a calm body of water and boats moored nearby under a clear blue sky.
A backyard with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony, a swimming pool with pool chairs, a manicured lawn, and a clear blue sky.
A house with a backyard featuring a brick patio, garden beds with rocks and plants, and a green lawn. The house has light green siding and large windows, with a door near the patio. The sky is partly cloudy.