In a previous project we created a staircase that leapt up from the backyard to the second floor to create shade and dynamism to the the landscape. A na...
Nature is many things. It can be beautiful and serene, and at times abrupt and intense. Water especially can evoke so many feelings. Here are two very different examples of the...

Throughout the Rising Land Design process, you can be sure that we consistently use the least invasive building techniques we can. In fact, we are proud of our specialized equipm...

It’s here, and it’s feeling good. Longer days, and the promise of new growth is always an exciting time. This season Rising Land Design is ready with new services f...

- Doug Nachtigall (Founder)

Boulders are included in almost all of our designs, representing the earth and mineral element. Taking hand picked boulder rock, and creating natural outcroppings with...

Building a Landscape with Trash? Yes, we have been doing it for over 2 decades. Although this may evoke repulsive reactions, the reality of reusing raw materials in the landscape...

Throughout the Rising Land Design process, you can be sure that we consistently use the least invasive building techniques we can. In fact, we are proud of our specialized equipm...

Nature is many things. It can be beautiful and serene, and at times abrupt and intense. Water especially can evoke so many feelings. Here are two very different examples of the...

Building a Landscape with Trash? Yes, we have been doing it for over 2 decades. Although this may evoke repulsive reactions, the reality of reusing raw materials in the landscape...