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There’s something fulfilling about breaking out the trace paper, pens, and colored pencils as you start to explore the design. In this new AI frontier, it is nice to honor the old way.

We start all of our projects sketching, then develop them into realistic renderings. We utilize all mediums and technologies throughout the design process.

Swipe right to see the design process. We take pride in doing all of our design work in-house, keeping connection to client and designer strong.

There’s something fulfilling about breaking out the trace paper, pens, and colored pencils as you start to explore the design. In this new AI frontier, it is nice to honor the old way.

We start all of our projects sketching, then develop them into realistic renderings. We utilize all mediums and technologies throughout the design process.

Swipe right to see the design process. We take pride in doing all of our design work in-house, keeping connection to client and designer strong.

Shown is a concept for a new project tucked into the heart of the dune in Avalon, NJ. Our approach for this property was natural wood materials, native plantings, ultimately to blend into the dune harmoniously.

70 degree days in the forecast here on the east coast, we made it!

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #pooldesigns #dune nativeplants

Shown is a concept for a new project tucked into the heart of the dune in Avalon, NJ. Our approach for this property was natural wood materials, native plantings, ultimately to blend into the dune harmoniously.

70 degree days in the forecast here on the east coast, we made it!

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #pooldesigns #dune nativeplants

A behind the scenes look at how we develop our designs from first site visit, to concept sketch, to technical plan, to rough 3D model, to final rendering.

SWIPE to see the different phases of design.

It is quite a process but the finished result is always amazing to see! Here at Good Grounds we pride ourselves on producing home cooked, hand crafted designs that we take from start to finish with our clients.

This is an exciting new project on the books for 2026!

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #3drendering

A behind the scenes look at how we develop our designs from first site visit, to concept sketch, to technical plan, to rough 3D model, to final rendering.

SWIPE to see the different phases of design.

It is quite a process but the finished result is always amazing to see! Here at Good Grounds we pride ourselves on producing home cooked, hand crafted designs that we take from start to finish with our clients.

This is an exciting new project on the books for 2026!

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #3drendering

Kicking off 2026 with a special project on the boards.

We have been tasked with dreaming up an outdoor living space from a totally clean slate. Included is a new pool house, swimming pool, spa, terraced patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchen, this project has a little bit of everything!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoordesign #outdoorlivingspace

Kicking off 2026 with a special project on the boards.

We have been tasked with dreaming up an outdoor living space from a totally clean slate. Included is a new pool house, swimming pool, spa, terraced patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchen, this project has a little bit of everything!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoordesign #outdoorlivingspace

Extremely grateful to have been selected as @phillymag 2025 Best Landscape Architect. There are so many talented landscape architects within our industry, it feels nice to be recognized as part of that conversation.

We started Good Grounds during the dark days of Covid, uncertain of how everything would play out. Fast forward 5 years and we have an incredible book of clients, wonderful projects, and strong relationships within the industry.

Here’s to many more years of doing what we love!

#bestofphilly2025 #landscapearchitecture #philadelphia #mainline #jerseyshore #buckscountypa #outdoorliving #landscapedesigner #awardeinning

Extremely grateful to have been selected as @phillymag 2025 Best Landscape Architect. There are so many talented landscape architects within our industry, it feels nice to be recognized as part of that conversation.

We started Good Grounds during the dark days of Covid, uncertain of how everything would play out. Fast forward 5 years and we have an incredible book of clients, wonderful projects, and strong relationships within the industry.

Here’s to many more years of doing what we love!

#bestofphilly2025 #landscapearchitecture #philadelphia #mainline #jerseyshore #buckscountypa #outdoorliving #landscapedesigner #awardeinning

SNEAK PEEK!

Recently completed project we snapped some photos of earlier this week. We helped the client create an outdoor living space with all the amenities! Included is a swimming pool, stainless steel therapy tub, tennis court, pickleball court, beautiful stone walls, garden spaces, patios with unique paving patterns… what a special project!

#landscapearchitecture #landscape #outdoordesign #outdoorliving #garden #masonry #firefeature #pergola #vegetablegarden #tenniscourt

SNEAK PEEK!

Recently completed project we snapped some photos of earlier this week. We helped the client create an outdoor living space with all the amenities! Included is a swimming pool, stainless steel therapy tub, tennis court, pickleball court, beautiful stone walls, garden spaces, patios with unique paving patterns… what a special project!

#landscapearchitecture #landscape #outdoordesign #outdoorliving #garden #masonry #firefeature #pergola #vegetablegarden #tenniscourt

SNEAK PEEK at a recently finished project in beautiful Bucks County.

This property dates back to circa 1700, the team was lucky enough to have the opportunity to restore & breath new life into this one of a kind 80 acre property.

SWIPE to the end to see original barn.

Architect: @wolstenholme_associates
Builder: @wscbuilder
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

#buckscountypa #restoration #renovation #historicbuildings #landscapearchitecture

SNEAK PEEK at a recently finished project in beautiful Bucks County.

This property dates back to circa 1700, the team was lucky enough to have the opportunity to restore & breath new life into this one of a kind 80 acre property.

SWIPE to the end to see original barn.

Architect: @wolstenholme_associates
Builder: @wscbuilder
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

#buckscountypa #restoration #renovation #historicbuildings #landscapearchitecture

Project Update! What a difference a year can make. SWIPE to see before photo.

Our clients new outdoor living area in Bucks County is maturing nicely. Looking forward to seeing the plants flush out this summer once we got some sunshine and a break from the rain…

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #swimmingpools #spa #masonry #planting #harscapedesign

Project Update! What a difference a year can make. SWIPE to see before photo.

Our clients new outdoor living area in Bucks County is maturing nicely. Looking forward to seeing the plants flush out this summer once we got some sunshine and a break from the rain…

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #swimmingpools #spa #masonry #planting #harscapedesign

We recently broke ground on this exciting new project! Looking forward to turning these renderings into reality with our talented team.

#landscapearchitecture #landscape #outdoorliving

We recently broke ground on this exciting new project! Looking forward to turning these renderings into reality with our talented team.

#landscapearchitecture #landscape #outdoorliving

The title ‘Landscape Architect’ seems to get thrown around loosely on social media. I just wanted to explain what the profession means and the journey it takes to be able to call yourself a ‘Landscape Architect’. It is my obligation as a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects to educate, uphold, and protect the profession.

I respect all landscape designers, outdoor living professionals, design / build companies. I think many of them posses great ability and skill, some have so much to offer in our industry.

This is merely an educational post to bring awareness to the profession and what you can expect when pursuing Landscape Architecture.

Here is a quick link to quickly verify if a professional holds an active landscape architecture license in PA.

https://www.pals.pa.gov/#!/page/search

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #asla

The title ‘Landscape Architect’ seems to get thrown around loosely on social media. I just wanted to explain what the profession means and the journey it takes to be able to call yourself a ‘Landscape Architect’. It is my obligation as a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects to educate, uphold, and protect the profession.

I respect all landscape designers, outdoor living professionals, design / build companies. I think many of them posses great ability and skill, some have so much to offer in our industry.

This is merely an educational post to bring awareness to the profession and what you can expect when pursuing Landscape Architecture.

Here is a quick link to quickly verify if a professional holds an active landscape architecture license in PA.

https://www.pals.pa.gov/#!/page/search

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #asla

Spring has arrived!

Here is a Quick Look back at a project we finished up last year. Can’t wait to see how the landscape will continue to flourish this year.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #planting #outdoorliving #swimmingpools #hardscape #lighting #furniture

Spring has arrived!

Here is a Quick Look back at a project we finished up last year. Can’t wait to see how the landscape will continue to flourish this year.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #planting #outdoorliving #swimmingpools #hardscape #lighting #furniture

What a wonderful evening at the @icaaphila Trumbauer Awards! So grateful to be a small part of this great organization, surrounded by the most talented professionals in our industry.

Congratulations to all the winners.

What a wonderful evening at the @icaaphila Trumbauer Awards! So grateful to be a small part of this great organization, surrounded by the most talented professionals in our industry.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Winter has been fun, but we are ready for the sun! We wanted to share a concept for one of our new shore point projects.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapearchitect #outdoorliving #swimmingpool #spa #custom #rendering #masonry #firefeature #landscapelighting #landscapedesign

Winter has been fun, but we are ready for the sun! We wanted to share a concept for one of our new shore point projects.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapearchitect #outdoorliving #swimmingpool #spa #custom #rendering #masonry #firefeature #landscapelighting #landscapedesign

Having some fun working through front entry design options for this beachfront property in Strathmere.

Swipe through to see the design process and steps.

Architect: @oskdesignpartners
Builder: @mclaughlinconstruction
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #masonry #plantingdesign #outdoorliving #beachfrontproperty #landscapelighting #design

Having some fun working through front entry design options for this beachfront property in Strathmere.

Swipe through to see the design process and steps.

Architect: @oskdesignpartners
Builder: @mclaughlinconstruction
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #masonry #plantingdesign #outdoorliving #beachfrontproperty #landscapelighting #design

Checking in on this gem of a project. Look at the way we transformed this staircase and knitted it seamlessly into the sloped garden. A mixture of materials and textures living in harmony.

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #hardscape #plantingdesign #landscapephotography #landscapelovers

Checking in on this gem of a project. Look at the way we transformed this staircase and knitted it seamlessly into the sloped garden. A mixture of materials and textures living in harmony.

#landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #hardscape #plantingdesign #landscapephotography #landscapelovers

A fresh new project we just put the finishing touches on a few weeks ago (still waiting on furniture).

We were tasked with designing everything from the pool, pergola, patios, planting, down to the lighting. Truly a comprehensive design effort all around - we had some great partners on this one.

Swipe through to see how the process started.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #exteriordesign #outdoorstructure #woodworking #marble #swimmingpool #plantingdesign #lightingdesign

Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape
Photography: @tayldickinson_
Swimming Pool: @prismcustompoolspa

A fresh new project we just put the finishing touches on a few weeks ago (still waiting on furniture).

We were tasked with designing everything from the pool, pergola, patios, planting, down to the lighting. Truly a comprehensive design effort all around - we had some great partners on this one.

Swipe through to see how the process started.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #exteriordesign #outdoorstructure #woodworking #marble #swimmingpool #plantingdesign #lightingdesign

Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape
Photography: @tayldickinson_
Swimming Pool: @prismcustompoolspa

Reimagining a clients exterior space starting with a blank canvas. Good Grounds was tasked with developing plunge pools, fountains, patio spaces, structures, outdoor kitchen, you name it!

Breaking ground in a few short months, giddy-up!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #pooldesign #garden #outdoorkitchen #pergola

Architect: @asher_architects
Builder: @janiczekhomes

Reimagining a clients exterior space starting with a blank canvas. Good Grounds was tasked with developing plunge pools, fountains, patio spaces, structures, outdoor kitchen, you name it!

Breaking ground in a few short months, giddy-up!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #pooldesign #garden #outdoorkitchen #pergola

Architect: @asher_architects
Builder: @janiczekhomes

Some more recent photos of our quiet courtyard garden project located in the hustle and bustle of downtown Doylestown.

Simple, elegant, & peaceful.

Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Builder: @ernstbrothers
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #masonry #planting #landscapephotography #outdoorliving #restorationhardware #outdoorfurniture #landscapelighting #brick #bluestone #landscapewall #waterfeature

Some more recent photos of our quiet courtyard garden project located in the hustle and bustle of downtown Doylestown.

Simple, elegant, & peaceful.

Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Builder: @ernstbrothers
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #masonry #planting #landscapephotography #outdoorliving #restorationhardware #outdoorfurniture #landscapelighting #brick #bluestone #landscapewall #waterfeature

Conceptualizing a beach front rooftop patio for amazing clients. An absolutely spectacular view looking over the Atlantic. SWIPE right to see propose vs. existing!

#landscapearchitecture #rooftop #rooftopgarden #plungepool #rooftoppool #rooftopbar #plantingdesign
#beachhouse #oceanfront

Conceptualizing a beach front rooftop patio for amazing clients. An absolutely spectacular view looking over the Atlantic. SWIPE right to see propose vs. existing!

#landscapearchitecture #rooftop #rooftopgarden #plungepool #rooftoppool #rooftopbar #plantingdesign
#beachhouse #oceanfront

Recently completed project! This outdoor kitchen is going to get a serious workout tomorrow…

Happy Independence Day

#outdoorliving #outdoorkitchen #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #planting #pergola #masonry

Recently completed project! This outdoor kitchen is going to get a serious workout tomorrow…

Happy Independence Day

#outdoorliving #outdoorkitchen #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #planting #pergola #masonry

I found myself a wonderful little summer intern, he’s still a bit green but we will teach him the ropes here at Good Grounds 🌿✏️💚

#landscapearchitecture #fathersday #handdrawing #landscapedesign #futuredesigner #plantingplan

I found myself a wonderful little summer intern, he’s still a bit green but we will teach him the ropes here at Good Grounds 🌿✏️💚

#landscapearchitecture #fathersday #handdrawing #landscapedesign #futuredesigner #plantingplan

Stopped by our poolside garden project we completed last year. The landscape is maturing nicely! Swipe right to see before vs after.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #swimmingpool #planting #masonry #outdoorliving #pergola #stonewall

Stopped by our poolside garden project we completed last year. The landscape is maturing nicely! Swipe right to see before vs after.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #swimmingpool #planting #masonry #outdoorliving #pergola #stonewall

Progress post! It’s almost officially swimming season! Here are a few projects that are nearing completion just in time for the summer.

We still need to integrate the planting and cozy these spaces up with pergolas, fire features, outdoor kitchens, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and day beds!

Not a finished product but too good not to share, we are excited for our clients to get their first swim of the season!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapelovers #swimmingpool #outdoorliving #hardscape #plantingdesign #lightingdesign #landscapeconstruction

Progress post! It’s almost officially swimming season! Here are a few projects that are nearing completion just in time for the summer.

We still need to integrate the planting and cozy these spaces up with pergolas, fire features, outdoor kitchens, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and day beds!

Not a finished product but too good not to share, we are excited for our clients to get their first swim of the season!

#landscapearchitecture #landscapelovers #swimmingpool #outdoorliving #hardscape #plantingdesign #lightingdesign #landscapeconstruction

Concept design for a new bay front project in Ocean City, NJ. It has been such a privilege to be working with the amazing team on this one of a kind property.

Architect: @asher_architects
Builder: @mclaughlinconstruction
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #coastalliving #landscape #beachlife #bayhouse

Concept design for a new bay front project in Ocean City, NJ. It has been such a privilege to be working with the amazing team on this one of a kind property.

Architect: @asher_architects
Builder: @mclaughlinconstruction
Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #coastalliving #landscape #beachlife #bayhouse

Stopped by a recently completed project in the heart of downtown Doylestown… What a nice surprise to see the clients sitting out and enjoying their new outdoor living space on this glorious spring day!

SWIPE RIGHT to see the space before the transformation.

#restorationhardware #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #plantingdesign #landscapelovers #landscapelighting

Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Builder: @ernstbrothers
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

Stopped by a recently completed project in the heart of downtown Doylestown… What a nice surprise to see the clients sitting out and enjoying their new outdoor living space on this glorious spring day!

SWIPE RIGHT to see the space before the transformation.

#restorationhardware #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #plantingdesign #landscapelovers #landscapelighting

Landscape Architect: @goodgroundsdesign
Builder: @ernstbrothers
Landscape Contractor: @murrayslandscape

A beautiful project we recently completed. We love the way our plant material is illuminated by our landscape lighting.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapelighting #plantdesign #planting #lighting
#estate #landscapeconstruction

Photos courtesy of: hellingsbuildersinc

A beautiful project we recently completed. We love the way our plant material is illuminated by our landscape lighting.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapelighting #plantdesign #planting #lighting
#estate #landscapeconstruction

Photos courtesy of: hellingsbuildersinc

Some Mini Cooper sized boulders being installed at our project in Newtown. These will help us retain 10’ of earth and elevation change off the corner of this incredible new home. Just the first phase of the master plan on this property.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #boulderwall #retainingwalls #earthwork #design #construction #heavymachinery

Some Mini Cooper sized boulders being installed at our project in Newtown. These will help us retain 10’ of earth and elevation change off the corner of this incredible new home. Just the first phase of the master plan on this property.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #boulderwall #retainingwalls #earthwork #design #construction #heavymachinery

Floating concrete steps leading up to clients front entry. Swipe right to see the steps illuminated in a night time scene. Good Grounds is having some fun creating some modern ideas for this unique project.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #floatingsteps #modernarchitecture #details #3drender #hardscape #masonry #concrete #architecturaldesign

Floating concrete steps leading up to clients front entry. Swipe right to see the steps illuminated in a night time scene. Good Grounds is having some fun creating some modern ideas for this unique project.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #floatingsteps #modernarchitecture #details #3drender #hardscape #masonry #concrete #architecturaldesign

There’s something about old school hand drafting that connects you to the design. It is one of the things that made me fall in love with the profession many years ago!

The power of the pencil is real, this spring this will be under construction and ready for our awesome clients to enjoy for years to come.

Swipe to see the process.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapeprofessionals #handmade #handrender #drawing #artist #landscapedesign

There’s something about old school hand drafting that connects you to the design. It is one of the things that made me fall in love with the profession many years ago!

The power of the pencil is real, this spring this will be under construction and ready for our awesome clients to enjoy for years to come.

Swipe to see the process.

#landscapearchitecture #landscapeprofessionals #handmade #handrender #drawing #artist #landscapedesign

So excited to be breaking ground on this Bucks County gem of a project. A key feature is a floating walkway over a dry stream bed to get to the clients front entry. Stay tuned to see the project under construction in a few weeks!
#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #drainage #drycreek #floatingbridge #bouldercreek #firefeature #plantingdesign #3drendering

So excited to be breaking ground on this Bucks County gem of a project. A key feature is a floating walkway over a dry stream bed to get to the clients front entry. Stay tuned to see the project under construction in a few weeks!
#landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #drainage #drycreek #floatingbridge #bouldercreek #firefeature #plantingdesign #3drendering

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