Freeman Landscape Architecture

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At Freeman Landscape Architecture, we believe that every garden tells its homeowner's story. Our storied portfolio, ranging from luxury island homes to intimate, private gardens, reflects this belief. We have developed a signature style that embodies clean design, executed in classic layouts with textured plantings that provide year-round vitality to outdoor spaces.

Our gardens are renowned for their flow, connection of land to home, practicality, and functionality. However, our true stamp lies in our fresh approach to garden layout and plant choices. Unlike traditional, cookie-cutter creations, we wield design principles and plant choices with an artist's touch, resulting in a garden that welcomes and entices, perfectly complementing the way you live and celebrating the outside world.

Our Philosophy

"Landscape architecture is not brain surgery. It's meant to be fun, " says Paul Freeman, the founder of Freeman Landscape Architecture. As a boutique landscape architecture firm, we are uniquely positioned to bring that sense of fun and creativity to every project we undertake. To determine what each garden will uniquely convey, we interview clients to assess their likes (and dislikes), their dreams, and their realities to ensure the outcome suits both the homeowner's personality and lifestyle.

Sound design experience, vast plant knowledge, and a stellar work history unite to deliver premium gardens to clients. Our clients are invited to enjoy the process as much as the end result. We believe that a beautiful garden is not just a reflection of your home, but also of your personality and lifestyle.

Meet Our Team

Our team is led by Paul Freeman, ASLA, PLA. Paul's lifelong love of plants, gardening, and design led him to pursue an undergraduate degree from the renowned Penn State University landscape architectural program, which he graduated from in 1992. He went on to earn his master's in the field with coursework at the University of Oregon that was finished at Virginia Tech in 1995.

After working with Christian Busk in Naples, Florida, Paul moved to Charleston where he was soon hired at Hoffman Lester Associates and focused on large-scale developments. After a year there, he moved on to become Sheila Wertimer's first full-time employee. Over the next 13 years, he worked by her side as the firm grew to become one of the premier design groups in Charleston, thanks in part to its mastery of downtown gardens fashioned from traditional Southern plants.

In 2010, he partnered with colleague Bill Maneri to form Maneri + Freeman. Subsequently, he established Freeman Landscape Architecture where he focuses on inspired garden designs utilizing native plants in modern ways while bringing fresh pairings to traditional Southern favorites.

Our Process

Unlike larger firms which often assign jobs to junior associates, Freeman Landscape Architecture principal Paul Freeman personally selects, designs, and manages each project, providing experienced, thoughtful design and critical oversight for clients and contractors. This level of personal attention - backed by decades of experience and a trusted team of affiliate contractors - is the cornerstone of our award-winning work for local and regional clients, many of which provide us with repeat business and frequent referrals.

And while the scope and implementation of each project is unique, with 20+ years experience and hundreds of successful assignments to our credit, we've identified several common steps to ensure a beautiful, functional garden. Through frequent communication and input sessions, clients are intimately involved in each step of our time-tested, four-phase process.

PHase 1: DISCOVERY - Initial consultation to discuss client needs/desires/budget