If you're dreaming of an outdoor retreat that combines elegance, comfort, and functionality, this recent Mt. Pleasant landscaping project will inspire you to take the next step toward transforming your own backyard. At Brownswood Nursery & Landscape, our  landscape design team works to create personalized outdoor spaces that extend your home’s living area and match your lifestyle. Whether it’s a cozy spot to gather with family, a luxurious poolside oasis, or a serene garden escape, we bring our expertise to every project.

This Mt. Pleasant backyard transformation was designed with a focus on seamless outdoor living. A Bluestone patio with Old Carolina® brick accents became the perfect setting for a custom outdoor fireplace, offering a cozy ambiance for cool evenings. The Belgard® Dublin Cobble® pool deck, framed by a Weston Stone™ wall, added a touch of sophistication while maintaining durability for high-traffic areas. Steel-edged Plantation Mix walkways connected the space, offering functionality and charm.

Lush, newly landscaped garden beds brought this outdoor retreat to life with a diverse mix of trees, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in Mt. Pleasant’s coastal environment. Key plantings included Magnolia, Crape Myrtle, Japanese Blueberry Trees, and Nelly Stevens Holly for structure and shade, complemented by vibrant flowering plants such as Hydrangeas, Drift® Roses, Bougainvillea, and Salvia. Additional accents like Sweet Grass, Shenandoah Switch Grass, and Variegated Shell Ginger added texture and movement to the design, creating a dynamic yet cohesive look. These thoughtful plant selections not only enhance the landscape’s beauty but also ensure low-maintenance growth and sustainability.

To complete the transformation, Empire Zoysia sod created a lush, welcoming lawn, while updated irrigation and lighting systems ensured long-lasting health and functionality for the landscape. Custom lighting elements, including uplights and path lights, enhanced the design, creating a magical ambiance for nighttime enjoyment. With every detail tailored to the client’s needs, this Mt. Pleasant landscape design delivers a perfect blend of aesthetics and practicality.

Are you ready to transform your outdoor space into the ultimate retreat? Brownswood Nursery & Landscape has been the trusted choice for Mt. Pleasant landscapers for years, delivering expert design and installation services to create beautiful, functional landscapes. Let us help you bring your vision to life.

Plan now to create your dream outdoor living space by scheduling an in-yard design consultation today.

Fall is one of our favorite seasons here in the Charleston. The cooler weather after summer's intense heat and humidity is so refreshing! It's so invigorating, in fact, you may even notice plants in your garden starting to perk up with an offering of fresh blooms and new growth.

For this reason, fall in South Carolina is a lot like a second spring. Better yet, the temperatures will only decrease going into winter. This means planting right now will give your new plants lots of time to get established, go to sleep for winter, and wake up gently in spring before having to face their first summer heatwave! 

We highly recommend amending the soil in your planting area with Brownswood Premium Planting mix as well as a starter fertilizer such as Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus to give your new plants their best start. You can find our Planting Guide at the link below. It provides planting instructions and helpful information about watering and getting new plants established. We look forward to seeing you at the Garden Center!

Since 1978, Brownswood Nursery & Landscape has been proudly serving Charleston, South Carolina, offering expertise in everything from growing plants to landscape design and construction. Our dedication to horticultural excellence and seamless collaboration across our nursery, garden center, landscape design, and landscape installation divisions allows us to deliver extraordinary results for our clients. One of our recent projects - a breathtaking side and backyard transformation of a historic home in downtown Charleston - is a prime example of how we bring our clients’ visions to life.

This project beautifully combined Southern charm with modern functionality, demonstrating the hallmark of Charleston landscape design. The walkway and patio were crafted with select bluestone edged in classic brick, perfectly complementing the historic elegance of the home. Centennial Brass lighting was added to enhance the space with warmth and subtlety, creating a magical ambiance for evening gatherings. The irrigation system was updated with a Wi-Fi controller featuring rain and freeze sensors, ensuring the new landscape remains lush and vibrant throughout Charleston’s unpredictable weather.

The plantings for this project were carefully selected to thrive in Charleston’s climate while adding timeless beauty. Our team incorporated an array of both sun- and shade-loving plants, including Agapanthus, Autumn Fern, Bee Balm, Butterfly Bush, Camellia sasanqua, Farfugium, Gardenia, Hydrangeas, Lantana, Liriope, Rosemary, and Shell Ginger. This thoughtfully curated mix created a stunning landscape full of vibrant color, texture, and seasonal interest. Each plant was chosen not only for its visual appeal but also for its ability to thrive in Charleston’s coastal environment, ensuring a low-maintenance and enduring design.

What sets Brownswood Nursery & Landscape apart from other Charleston landscapers is the collaborative effort of our expert teams. From our nursery professionals growing healthy, resilient plants to our design and construction teams meticulously executing every detail, each step of the process reflects decades of experience and a commitment to excellence. This holistic approach ensures that every project is not only beautiful but also functional, sustainable, and perfectly suited to our clients’ needs.

Whether you’re looking to enhance the charm of a historic property or create a modern outdoor retreat, Brownswood Nursery & Landscape has the expertise to deliver a complete transformation. Explore the photos below for a closer look at this stunning downtown Charleston landscaping project. Then, let us help you bring your own vision to life with our design and installation team. 

​Contact us today to schedule your consultation, and experience why we’ve been Charleston’s trusted landscapers for over 45 years.