It's no secret that the pandemic has caused many to reimagine their outdoor living space, from both a functional and design standpoint. But, while one could travel to a big box store or a local nursery to obtain some new plants or a few bags of mulch, the only way to truly unlock your backyard's full potential is with the help of a trusted professional.

One company that has been turning dreams into reality for more than four decades is CLC Landscape Design. This full-service, award-winning and family-run company carries a tremendous track record as a service provider that exceeds expectations. Lately, that has meant helping homeowners with smaller yards maximize their space with inspiring designs that prove good things come in small packages.

Richard Cording Sr., CLC's founder and owner, says that the level of expertise on his staff—which includes five other licensed landscape architects besides himself—is unmatched. With many of his employees having been with him for more than 20 years, CLC's design team collaborates on each project to create picturesque spaces that come to life.

"You need a landscape architect that's going to drill down into the potential of your site," Cording says of what helps separate CLC from its competitors.

One recent project that CLC completed saw them incorporating quite a bit with limited space to work with. The homeowners wanted popular features like a fireplace, a pergola and an outdoor kitchen and though there wasn't space to fit in a pool, a luxury swim spa was a creative solution. After adding the proper plantings and other finishing touches, the yard had been completely transformed into an outdoor oasis.

"I can't tell you how many times customers think their yard stinks and they can't have a swimming pool or can't do what they want. And because of our synergy and creativity, we are able to give them a backyard of their dreams," Cording says.

Another thing that Cording prides himself on is running a family business. Three of his sons work alongside him in sales and design and he says clients often tell him they hire CLC because they feel a family business provides a higher level of service. He doesn't disagree, and it's why he and his sons give every customer their cell phone numbers to keep them connected throughout the entire process.

"There's ownership at every phase of sales, design and construction. It is more personalized and made 'fun and easy' which is part of our mission statement," Cording says.

And because of his staff's longevity, they have become extended members of the family who take ownership in every project and look forward to giving customers the outdoor space they've always desired.

"We have the experience of building things, we have the experience of designing things and we can help them maximize their yard for beauty," says Cording.

CLC Landscape Design
Ringwood, N.J.
(973) 839-6026
CLCDesign.com

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 21, Issue 8 (April/May 2021). 
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