Cozy sweaters, warm soup and crisp fall air. Fall is the perfect time to nestle in and start dreaming of your perfect outdoor living space. “It’s never too early to start planning your landscape design,” says Curtis Atkinson, owner of Sunline Landscapes. “If you want to get on a reputable company’s schedule for spring and summer installation, we need to be doing design now. It’s usually a minimum of six months from the first phone call to when a shovel goes into the ground—but that varies due to design.”
Sunline Landscapes is a full-service luxury landscape design firm offering expertise for every step of your project, from design and installation and/or construction to property care and fine gardening. The process starts with a conceptual design and feedback to get a clear understanding of what clients want and need. “Whether it’s a reimagining or a revamp, we need to know how people use the space. Is it for gathering, intimate moments, privacy or family?” says Atkinson. And that can take months.
“We do full 3-D renderings, full construction documents, drone imaging, draining, grading plans, all the intricate details,” he says. “Then we select materials and artscapes and masonry—there are so many details in these custom-created designs. We talk to architects, builders, interior designers—we’re at the table from the start, complementing each other.”
“The best landscapes aren’t rushed. People are often surprised by how much time thoughtful design takes. A custom outdoor space involves many details—site conditions, materials, how you’ll use it, how it will feel, how it complements your home’s architecture—all of that unfolds through our process. You might come with a wish list, but often you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where we come in. Our process is designed to guide you through it all.”
Curti Atkinson, Owner
1475 S. Heritagecrest Way, Bluffdale | (801) 253-6434 | sunlinelandscape.com | Instagram @sunlinelandscapes
Ask the Expert
WHAT SETS YOUR WORK APART?
Our detailed design process and the trust we build with our clients. We walk them through every step—from first ideas to final plantings—to create spaces that truly transform how they enjoy their homes.
WHAT ARE YOUR CLIENTS ASKING FOR RIGHT NOW?
Sanctuary. The world is crazy. Clients are craving private spaces to slow down, breathe and reconnect with nature. They want private gardens, cozy patios and spa-like elements like water features or bubbling rock fountains; spaces they can retreat to and relax in nature.
WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY?
Fall is the season of setup. We’re designing seasonal displays with pumpkins, straw bales and colorful autumn annuals. It’s also time to plant bulbs for spring—what you do now determines next season’s beauty.
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