Outdoor Living - Luxury Pool - Landscape Design and Consultations
for the Greater Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A beautiful outdoor space starts with a plan that works for your property, your priorities, and your budget.
I’m Eric Zackaroff, The Landscape Design Guy.
I bring 30 years of design and construction experience to outdoor living, poolside spaces, and landscapes across the Charlotte region.
Whether you plan to hire an installer, tackle part of the project yourself, or build in stages, I’ll help you make the key decisions before construction begins because.....
"Failure to plan is planning to fail."
About
The Landscape Design Guy LLC
From Owner Eric Zackaroff
At The Landscape Design Guy LLC, I help turn outdoor spaces into attractive, functional retreats through practical planning. Whether you’re preparing for professional installation, selected DIY work, or a combination of both, I create clear design plans that bring your property, priorities, style, and realistic budget goals together—so you can move forward with confidence.
My Story
Originally from Staten Island, NY, I moved to Charlotte, NC, in 1996 to continue pursuing my passion for outdoor design and construction.
Before launching The Landscape Design Guy LLC, I worked with landscape, outdoor living, and pool design-build firms in both Staten Island and Charlotte. Working alongside architects, engineers, and green industry professionals helped shape my approach: practical planning, thoughtful design, and solutions that make outdoor spaces both functional and visually appealing.
My Mission
My mission is to make outdoor design accessible, achievable, and tailored to your lifestyle.
I work closely with you to develop a plan that reflects your preferences, realistic budget goals, and intended approach to installation. - whether you hire professionals, handle selected work yourself,
or build in stages.
From landscapes and outdoor living spaces to pools, spas, ponds, and water features, I help you make informed decisions before construction begins. Let’s create an outdoor space that works for you.
Testimonial
Work with the Landscape Design Guy and you will not be disappointed.
'Nuf said, but I will say more.
Weather you have a grand vision, a vague idea, or just want something but just can't quite see or explain it, he will put together a design that will solve the problem. He is professional, prompt, creative and - more importantly - listens to you. His choices work with the existing structures and challenges while solving problems, adding verity and visual interest and keeping maintenance requirements in mind. He is experienced in working with HOA requirements and helping with any related approval processes. He also has excellent contacts and works directly with the landscapers and artisans that will implement the final design. He'll be on site the day the work starts, check on the progress regularly, perform a final walk through with you after the work is completed, and check back with you later to see if you've encountered any unexpected issues. That is a level of service and professionalism can be hard to find. Rob Reber 1/7/2024
Have we worked together on your landscape, outdoor living, or pool design? I’d appreciate an honest Google review of your experience. Your feedback helps other homeowners learn what it’s like to work with me.