An Eco-friendly approach to

Life-Enriching Outdoor Spaces

At Inside Out Landscape Design, we believe it's more than your backyard: it's the setting for long conversations, peaceful moments alone, and shared meals and laughter with your loved ones. It's a place that should reflect your lifestyle and interests, an extension of the most comfortable room in your house. It should be as unique as you are.

We work closely with you to design, install, and maintain the life-enriching outdoor spaces you'll enjoy for years to come, not only because they're beautiful but because they're easy to care for. Our sustainable approach to landscaping includes the use of native plants, practical hardscapes, and drainage solutions so your yard or business entrance can thrive with minimal intervention. These spaces require less water and less pesticide—and less of your time and resources. It's better for the environment and better for you.

When you work with us, you're working with the only CPLD Certified Landscape Designer in Kentucky and a professionally certified installation team that's dedicated to clear communication, on-time delivery, and creative landscaping that is as environmentally-friendly as it is attractive. We've been serving Frankfort, Kentucky, and the surrounding area since 2007, and we've lived here and worked in area horticulture for more than 30 years. We'd love to work with you, too. Contact us and tell us about your next landscaping project.

A Personalized Approach to Landscape Design

When Andrea and Michael Mueller started Inside Out Landscape Design, they were working from a makeshift office in their home. They had a vision of setting a higher standard for landscaping companies by designing and installing personalized landscapes using ecologically responsible practices. They believe landscaping is about so much more than plants: it's about improving the lives of their clients with livable outdoor spaces that encourage togetherness and an appreciation of nature. By 2011, the company had grown enough to move into a dedicated office, but it maintains the small, family-owned vibe it has always had. The Inside Out team continues to value first-class service, pride in craftsmanship, and ongoing education.

Our clients are our neighbors, and we're proud to call Frankfort home. Visit our about page to learn more about our team.

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Beautiful Spaces, Happy Clients

With over 120 combined years of experience in Frankfort and the surrounding area, we've built lasting relationships with our clients. Nothing makes us happier than knowing they're enjoying their outdoor spaces. Here's what a few of the hundreds of clients we have worked with have to say about working with Inside Out Landscape Design:

Joe & Melissa Logan

Inside Outside Design is a fantastic organization! Great customer support from beginning to end of the process. The team are really informed and go the extra mile at every stage. I would recommend them unreservedly.

Jean Henry

Top quality work and top quality people. A beautiful finished product and a pleasure to deal with.

Geoff Smarte

Wonderful experience, as always. The office staff always keeps us informed as to what's going on with crew schedules and weather. The site crew members are always courteous and thoroughly clean up the site before leaving each day.

Brad Buckingham

I have experience with multiple landscaping companies in the area. Inside Out sets the bar. Andrea is excellent at what she does and is very professional. The office staff is quickly responsive and helpful. Ryan was quickly responsive and helpful on-site with the installation. The gentlemen on site for installation were professional and did a great job. I am very pleased with Inside Out Design. I would suggest that if a unique and exceptional product is your goal then it will probably be worth it to you to increase your budget some and go with IOD. I wish we could have afforded all of our design - to be sure, IOD is pricier than other landscapers - but for many people we must pick our spots for where to splurge on the budget and I'm glad we did so for our project. IOD is, without question, the best company for landscaping needs and wants. I highly recommend them to everyone. Professional communication, installation, and follow-up.

Jennifer True

Always love working with your company. Very pleased with the services you provide. There is no way we could keep up the landscaping without you.

Ave Lawyer

We expect excellence and great customer service from Inside Out and you consistently deliver. This is our second project with you and we couldn't be happier with both the design and the execution.

Mike Mason

They completed a limestone walkway with repurposed limestone from a pool demo. Their work was impeccable and their team was very easy to work with. Great Job!! Their creativity and professionalism is second to none!!

Michelle ONeil

I always have a top notch experience with the IOLD team that is sent to my home. I NEVER have had a issue that they have not solved quickly and professionally. You will not be sorry for using this group.

Ruth Davis

It was an excellent experience. The workers were very friendly and no matter how many questions I had they always took the time to answer them. Cleaned up and seeded yard. Everyone who has seen the patio thinks it is lovely. Workmanship great. If I need something else done will use them. Thanks Inside Out Landscaping.

Kristi Forrest

From the day I looked through the photos online of their work I knew this was the right team to accomplish our dream of creating a sanctuary on our property all while being mindful of mother nature. The vision & attention to detail often overlooked by mainstream companies is over & above our expectations. Every single individual has delivered excellent customer service & you can tell this company cultivates a happy team of people. They love what they do & it shows in everything they do.

No Two Landscaping Projects Are Alike

We treat our clients—and each outdoor space—like the individuals you are. The result is a unique landscaping design that enhances your existing architecture and takes your lifestyle into consideration. Take a look at some of our landscape transformations, each completed with different challenges and under different budgets:

Visit our portfolio page for more landscaping inspiration.

Your All-In-One Landscaping Company In Frankfort

Whether you're installing a new outdoor living area, adding curb appeal to your home, or want to add an artistic statement to your property, we're on the job. Our full range of eco-ethical landscaping services are backed by well-educated professionals, detailed contracts, and responsive customer service. We're here to help you love your outdoor space, whatever that requires for you:

You're 8 Steps Away From Your New Outdoor Space

Working with us is simple. We follow a transparent process so you know exactly what to expect each step of the way, and we stay in communication with you as we go. Don't hesitate to reach out with your questions at any time:

Complete the Questionnaire

In less than 10 minutes, you can answer a few questions (and even upload a few photos, plats, house plans, survey, etc.!) to help us get to know your landscaping challenges, aspirations, and preferences.

Schedule Consultation

It's time for a walk-through of your outdoor space, so we can see it and get more information about what you'd like! Our in-person consultations range from $150-300+ (depending on your location).

Sign the Design Agreement + Down Payment

Within 24 hours of your consultation, we will send you the agreement. These are priced at a flat rate based on your existing site and the complexity of the design, with simple designs starting around $1,500, full site plans for large properties ranging $5-10,000+. Extensive outdoor space projects (our specialty and majority of our projects) are a $5,000 minimum design fee. The Design Phase will begin as soon as we receive your signed agreement and deposit, both of which can be done online.

If your project doesn't need a design, you'll get an estimate within one week of your consultation.

Enter the Design Phase

Design support staff will measure and evaluate the site and will reach out to you to arrange the best time to do this. They pass that information on to our designers, who get to work on your design. For especially large projects, the designer may be in touch throughout the process to see what you think of the concepts. You'll receive the final concept for review before we estimate the cost of the project.

Attend The Presentation Meeting

It's so exciting to see your ideas come to life! You'll have the information you need to envision the completed project, including all the details, plant photos, and more. The Construction Agreement will be created once the design is approved, is customized for your property, and we aim to be as detailed as possible, which allows us to offer an accurate estimate.

Sign the Construction Agreement, Initial Payment

After we've finalized the scope of the work, you can electronically sign an agreement to the terms of payment.

You'll hear from us to schedule an approximate start date, and we'll send you a detailed production email with the next steps.

We'll Get Started!

We'll coordinate everything—you can simply sit back, relax, and eagerly await the completion of your revamped outdoor space!

We'll touch base with you the week before your start date, and the crew will call you when they're on the way to the site on the first day of work.

Final Walk-Through

Your satisfaction is our priority, so a foreman or manager will walk through the project with you (if you’re available) before we leave the site. If there are any issues, please give us an opportunity to fix them. We would love you to leave us an online review with your feedback!

Proud to Be a Landscaping Company

Serving Frankfort & Beyond

Frankfort is our home, but we're proud to serve the Central Kentucky region. You'll find our sustainable landscapes throughout these nearby areas:

Lexington
Midway
Lawrenceburg
Prospect
Shelbyville
Georgetown
Versailles
Louisville
Goshen

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Lexington

Louisville

Goshen

Prospect

Versailles

Lawrenceburg

Shelbyville

Midway

Georgetown Frankfort

Contact Us for Your Next Landscaping Project

There are a lot of landscaping companies out there, so we're honored when you choose us—and we work to ensure you're glad you did. With our unparalleled design expertise, commitment to open communication and collaboration, and passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces, we can help you turn your landscaping dreams into a reality. When we're done, we want you to feel like you can escape in your landscape and enjoy more time outdoors with the people you love.

Start living and enjoying that dream space sooner rather than later. Contact us and let's get started.

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Your Career in Eco-Ethical Landscaping Starts Here

If you're passionate about horticulture, sustainable practices, and helping people enjoy life outdoors, we'd love to hear from you. We offer year-round employment, 100% health insurance, 401K with 4% match, bonuses, company outings, reasonable hours that promote work-life balance, a family-like and community-driven atmosphere, and more. Visit our careers page to see our current openings and apply today.

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