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Cat Valand Landscape Design
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About Us
I have been able to translate my genuine interest in people into a collaborative exchange of ideas and visions that resulted in Cat Valand Landscape Design. I am a passionate landscape designer serving Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas. For me, the effort is only successful when the partnership between client and designer goes beyond what the homeowner hoped to achieve. I strive to reach this goal on each and every project I undertake.
To sum it up, I love what I do, and my clients’ ultimate satisfaction remains the central focus of each endeavor.
Services Provided
Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Pool Landscaping, Trellis concept design, hardscape concept design, Fire pit patio design, Deck concept design, Garden wall design
Areas Served
Cary, Knightdale, North Hills, Raleigh, Wake Forest
Awards
Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Super Service Angie's List 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018
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Business Name
Cat Valand Landscape Design
Phone Number
(919) 623-0100
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Address
7817 Harbor Dr
Raleigh, NC 27615
Typical Job Cost
$2,500 -
Typical starting cost for a front or back landscape plan is $2500 and can go up from there depending on the scope. That includes a scale drawing, notebook, plant list and pics of all the plants in plan. I can do on-site sketches of one area for $475 but the scope is limited to 2 hour time frame On site consults are billed at $175/hour to walk and talk ideas. Both on-site costs are for properties within 20 mins of Crabtree Mall.
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Credentials
11 Houzz Awards
2 Houzz Badges
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99 Reviews for Cat Valand Landscape Design
Newest first
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|99 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value4.9
Cat is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The plan she provided to me was comprehensive. There's a page for each plant she includes in the plan which I find extremely helpful.
April 9, 2024
Katelynn Pfisterer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My mother in law gifted my wife and I a landscape design by Cat Valand. When first speaking with Cat over the phone her energy was so calming and kind. We knew working with her was going to be wonderful, she truly listened to every detail we provided in what we were interested in. Our vibe is not normal for the typical North Carolina weather since we are very bohemian, desert, contemporary driven. After chatting with Cat, she gave us some homework but it was fun homework! She asked that we provide some inspirations photos of what sort of vibe, style, colors, and feeling we were going for in the yard of our new build home. I sent over what was requested and then she came out to the house to do some measurements and photography of the area to get a visual of what she would be working with. Within 4 DAYS, Cat had an entire landscape blue print drawn out, a binder full of suggested plants, suggested decor, and suggested contacts we could work with who she trusts. When we sat with her and she explained every single detail of her drawing and why she chose which plant for which area and you can really tell her true passion for what she does and how much she really knows about what she is talking about. We were completely blown out of the water with the design that came from a stranger we had never met that in the matter of a few days she completely matched EXACTLY what we are looking for. I cannot give Cat enough credit for her kindness, hard work, and expertise of what she has provided us and we are so excited to put this design to life over time to make our landscape space our perfect zen!! Thank you!!!
March 11, 2024
Kristi Hocutt
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I found Cat Valand on google as I was desperately looking for someone to help me with our aging yard that was out of control. Cat so graciously took my email and responded since I was not in her immediate area, she was so dear to be willing to travel and walk through my property. Cat, took everything that I wanted and didn't know I wanted and made the most immaculate design. I can hardly wait to be able to have pictures to add to this review. Cat's attention to detail was out of this world, from making sure we had the proper plants from deer, sun, etc. I could not have been happier. Time to get to work! Future weddings and Garden parties are awaiting! Pictures soon! Thank you CAT VALAND LANDSCAPE DESIGN!
January 31, 2024
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
What a beautiful property and especially delightful clients! Your enthusiasm and desire for your property was inspiring!!! Keep me in mind for the Garden Party!!
Brian Stanley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Cat to create a design for our property, which had only basic plantings from the builder. Her work was truly outstanding. Cat has an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and how they grow together. She is passionate about building sustainable, liveable outdoor spaces and works with you to design what you want and can maintain.
She creates a detailed site plan and accompanying binder that shows you every plant she recommends, where it goes, and how big it will get. This helps you picture how everything (plants and hardscape) fits together.
You can decide how to tackle the project, whether in phases or all at once. Cat recommends professionals you can use, but she also provides you with everything you need to undertake the project by yourself if you prefer. The plan she gives you is remarkable, and it reflects your ambitions for your property.
It was a joy working with Cat. If you are looking for someone to help you think about a plan for your property, she would be a marvelous choice!
November 25, 2023
Linda E Hill
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Can’t say enough about Cat’s professionalism and talent. She listened closely to our wants and needs and quickly came up with a beautiful plan for our back yard. We had a number of problem areas and she knew how to handle every one of them. Her design came with a 3-ring binder full of information on each plant we will be using, links to favorite nurseries, plus contacts for lighting, fencing, and other hardscaping. She also put us in touch with a terrific landscaper to do the work for us. I will add photos here when the project is complete, if I can. Cat is a delightful person, who obviously loves her work, and I don’t hesitate to recommend her. You won’t be disappointed!
November 8, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
Thank you so much!!! I look forward to seeing your transformation! You are a joy to work with!
Cat worked with my wife and I to develop an amazing plan for the flipped mid century home we moved in to about 2 years ago. Her plans incorporated our wishes with new and existing plantings as well as a deck redesign and patio refresh. Cat gave us plans that worked with existing aspects of our unusual lot and offered quality referrals to potential companies for us to implement her plans. We were thoroughly impressed with Cat's ability to envision and design our landscape with a plan we loved, but would never have come up with on our own.
September 24, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
You have some projects ahead but you will really enjoy the outdoor spaces so much!! Keep me posted on your progress!!! Thanks for the kind words! Y’all were great to work with!
We hired Cat to develop a landscape plan for our home, and could not be happier with what she delivered. We gave her minimal direction, answered the few up front questions she asked us during her initial site visit and then let her do her thing. We were blown away by what she gave us. The plan was thoughtful, artistic and perfectly suited to our unique home site. She put everything together in less time than she quoted in her verbal estimate, and sat down with us to review that same week. She brought a full binder of plant descriptions/pictures and thoroughly reviewed every inch of the plan with us to ensure we were on board with the "vision". Many of her proposed plantings have options or alternates, which gives us some flexibility and choice in crafting the final aesthetic. She also provided several recommendations for landscape contractors to execute the plan, at once or in phases. Landscape, hardscape and lighting, we got the whole package.
All that said, both of us could not be more pleased. Cat was professional, genuine, friendly and just an absolute delight to work with. Her work product is old school and it is exceptional. If you are looking for the best, I don't know if you could do better than her.
July 8, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
Thanks so much! I totally enjoyed helping you make the most of your beautiful property and home!
joycox2001
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
What a wonderful experience to work with Cat Valand Landscape Design! I felt so included in the process as she spent time listening to the ideas that I had. She then translated them into the beautiful landscape that I never could have dreamt up! She's very communicative, engaging to work with and her passion for people and creating spaces that engage the client provided us with an amazing design! Exactly what I wanted, but couldn't articulate! Very happy!
July 1, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
What a great experience taking your dreams and desires and coming up with your design!! You were wonderful to work with!
W Webster
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Cat Valand Landscape Design! We are homeowners who care about property value, curb appeal, aesthetics, etc, but we have no time to even think about it. So we decided to hire an expert. Cat knows every plant, every flower, planting guidelines, layout options, fertilizing, you name it!
Cat gave us exactly what we were looking for -- a thoughtful plan for landscaping our front and back yard. I learned more in 5 minutes with her than I did with days spent with other landscapers. She asked about our goals, then proceeded to help us solve our landscaping problems. Cat suggested removing plants that were not thriving, transplanting others to optimal locations, and made specific recommendations for a wide variety of new plants too add to our yard that would do well in the shade as well as the sun. She shared design options and hardscape suggestions. THEN, she created a beautiful blueprint of our yard and showed us exactly what to do and where to do it. All we have to do is share the design with a contractor and he will execute the plan.
In summary, I recommend Cat because she's smart, knowledgeable, experienced, easy to talk to, accessible, and works quickly rather than dragging out the process like others I've worked with. She also is meticulous on the detailed plan, which we greatly appreciated.
May 23, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
YA!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience of working together! I Look forward to your implementation and hope you truly enjoy it!
HU-62767238
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I can’t say enough about Cat Valand! She is wonderful to work with! We had an absolutely blank Canvas after renovating our home and she has worked her magic. From beautiful florals and trees down to the lighting and special touches, fairy gardens, tree faces, etc.. She is worth every penny!
May 12, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
YOU were wonderful to work with!!!!
Thanks for sharing the pics!!!!
Thanks for sharing the pics!!!!
Craig Herb
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very helpful, flexible, responsive and knowledgeable. Not cheap, but under the category of you get what you pay for. Highly recommended.
April 24, 2023
Sarah Walker
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We highly recommend Cat! She was a pleasure to work with, and her work was beautifully and thoroughly executed. We have a less traditional front yard (our home is at the top of a hill and our “front” yard is actually at the back of our house), and we had no clue what we wanted to do with our less traditional space. We just knew we wanted it to be both beautiful and low-maintenance. We really needed Cat’s vision, and she certainly delivered. She came to our home, spent time learning about what we were hoping to accomplish with our landscaping project, and then she was incredibly thorough when we reviewed her plan with us. Her work surpassed our expectations, and we are very excited to see it come to life over the coming months. Cat was also super helpful in connecting us with the right people who she recommended we work with. We highly recommend Cat, and while we hope to be in our current home (enjoying Cat’s vision :) for a long time, if we ever take on another project in Raleigh, we’ll definitely call Cat!
April 9, 2023
Comment from Cat Valand Landscape Design:
Wonderful!! What a cool and unique home and property! So fun to do something so unusual! Thanks for the kind words!!!
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Cat Valand Landscape Design is currently rated 5 overall out of 5
What services does Cat Valand Landscape Design provide?
Cat Valand Landscape Design provides the following services: Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Pool Landscaping, Trellis concept design, hardscape concept design, Fire pit patio design, Deck concept design, Garden wall design
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Cat Valand Landscape Design provides services in the following areas: Cary, Knightdale, North Hills, Raleigh, Wake Forest
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