Naturescape is a full-service landscaping company operating in Oklahoma City that handles both design and ongoing maintenance for residential and light commercial properties across the metro area. The company specializes in hardscape installation, native plantings suited to Oklahoma's climate, and seasonal upkeep contracts rather than one-time project work alone.
Naturescape operates as a design-build firm, meaning clients can hire them for initial landscape conception and installation, then transition to a recurring maintenance agreement. The company handles ground-level work: bed design and mulching, shrub and tree planting, hardscape elements like patios and retaining walls, and irrigation system installation or repair. They also manage seasonal services including spring cleanup, summer mowing contracts, and fall leaf removal. This dual-service model lets homeowners avoid juggling a designer and a separate maintenance crew.
Design consultations start at $150 to $250 for a site assessment and preliminary plan, a fee that typically applies toward the project cost if the homeowner moves forward with installation. Hardscape projects (patios, walkways, walls) range from $2,000 to $15,000 depending on material and square footage; concrete runs lower, while natural stone and pavers cost more. Planting packages begin around $1,500 for modest foundation beds and scale up based on plant quantity and species selection. Native plant choices, which Naturescape emphasizes for drought tolerance and Oklahoma wildlife support, sometimes cost slightly less than ornamental imports.
Monthly maintenance contracts run $200 to $600 depending on property size and service frequency, typically scheduled every two weeks during the growing season and monthly in dormant months. Spring and fall cleanups (one-time services) cost $300 to $1,200. Irrigation repair and system winterization are billed separately; confirm current rates directly as seasonal demand affects availability and pricing.
Oklahoma City has several landscape operators at different scales. Large outfits like BrightView handle corporate and municipal contracts with crews in the dozens and often require longer-term commitments; they suit property managers and businesses needing uniform service across multiple sites. Independents and small two-person crews undercut Naturescape on hourly labor rates but typically offer maintenance only, not design work. Mid-sized firms like Naturescape occupy the middle ground: experienced enough to handle complex hardscaping and planting design, but nimble enough to manage individual homeowner relationships without the corporate overhead. Choose Naturescape if you want a designer and a maintenance team under one contract; choose a solo operator if you already have a clear vision and only need execution; choose a large firm if you manage multiple properties.
Naturescape works well for homeowners in established neighborhoods around Nichols Hills, Edmond, and central Oklahoma City who want cohesive landscape design plus hands-on upkeep without switching vendors seasonally. It also suits people new to Oklahoma who need guidance on what plants survive the heat and cold. Homeowners with extremely tight budgets may find monthly contracts restrictive; those needing only mowing and basic trimming can find cheaper maintenance-only services. Commercial clients with high-traffic or large acreage needs may outgrow a mid-sized firm's capacity.
Initial contact typically includes a phone or email inquiry describing the project scope and property size. Naturescape schedules a site visit, usually within one to two weeks depending on season. During the consultation, a designer or owner walks the property, discusses goals (shade, privacy, wildlife, curb appeal), notes sun exposure and soil conditions, and takes measurements or photos. They discuss budget range and present rough options, sometimes with a follow-up formal estimate. If moving forward with installation, a contract locks in labor, materials, and timeline. Maintenance clients sign a separate service agreement specifying frequency and what tasks are included.
Naturescape operates year-round with seasonal adjustments to crew availability and service frequency. Work typically runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional Saturday scheduling in spring and fall. No brick-and-mortar office is required for scheduling; most contact happens by phone or email. Crews arrive at the property directly; no parking arrangement is needed on the customer's end. Spring and early fall are peak seasons, so booking design work in winter or early summer can mean faster turnaround.
Naturescape earns its place in Oklahoma City by pairing horticultural knowledge specific to Oklahoma's USDA zone 8a climate with the logistical convenience of one contractor managing both design and maintenance across seasons.
