Elevated Outdoor Spaces, Designed with Purpose
Transform your property into a seamless blend of beauty and function—crafted with expertise, built to last.
Rhode Island Landscape Architect
A well-designed landscape isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it lives, how it flows, and how it works for you.
Whether you envision a private retreat, a high-end hospitality space, or a community landscape that makes a lasting impression, the challenge is the same: how do you create an outdoor environment that balances beauty, function, and intention?
Charles Earl is a Rhode Island landscape architect who takes a strategic, design-first approach to ensure your landscape isn’t just beautiful—it’s purposeful, thoughtfully executed, and built for you.
An elevated landscape begins with the right plan
We take a design-first approach to ensure that:
✔ Your outdoor space functions as beautifully as it looks – Every element is intentionally placed to create a seamless experience.
✔ The process feels effortless for you – We guide you through every step, so you can enjoy the transformation without stress.
✔ You get a space that’s built to last – With expertise in Rhode Island’s unique climate and zoning requirements, we ensure longevity and sustainability.
From the first sketch to the final build, our approach ensures a landscape that enhances your home, lifestyle, or business for years to come.
How We Work
Every space has potential—but realizing it takes expert planning, thoughtful design, and seamless execution. With Charles Earl Landscape Architecture guiding the process, you’ll have a trusted partner overseeing every detail from concept to completion.
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Vision & Consultation
Before we being, we discuss your goals, priorities, and how the space will be used, ensuring the design is both functional and inspiring.
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Thoughtful Design
A strategic plan that integrates aesthetics, function, and long-term sustainability, while considering site conditions, zoning, and environmental factors.
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Seamless Execution
We work with trusted contractors, manage approvals, coordinate the process, and oversee implementation to keep your project moving smoothly.
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A Space that Works
Thoughtfully designed, expertly managed, and built for longevity, your completed project will be ready to enhance the way you live, work, or gather.
Together, we create solutions by design
A well-designed landscape does more than enhance a space—it elevates the experience, improves functionality, and creates a lasting impact.
✔ A space that works beautifully – Thoughtfully designed to support the way you live, work, or gather.
✔ Seamless integration with its surroundings – Complementing architecture, natural elements, and intended use.
✔ Sustainable, long-lasting design – Built with an understanding of climate, materials, and long-term maintenance.
✔ A stress-free process, exceptional results – Guided expertise ensuring your vision is realized, down to the last detail.
As Rhode Island landscape architects, we take a strategic approach and are committed to quality. We create outdoor spaces that maximize the potential of your property and purpose.
What People Are Saying
“Anyone considering hiring a landscape architect, I can recommend Charles without hesitation. It's been a pleasure to work with him on various projects for the last two years. He is a knowledgeable professional and has a great bedside manner.”
— Connor Dowd, Connor Dowd Realty Group
“Creative, communicative and collaborative... Charles was wonderful to work with! He listened to what I had in mind for my small, fenced in yard and produced a beautiful plan with unique features… I wish I had found him sooner.”
— Linda Riera, Homeowner
“Charles Earl is a true expert at his craft. His 3D imaging provides clients, contractors, and governing bodies everything they need to have a full understanding of the project during the planning phase.”
— Heidi Howard
Charles is extremely knowledgeable on things that go far beyond most normal landscape architect’s scope of work. He is resourceful and easy to work with. Charles was the glue that kept our project together. I’d be happy to work with him again on a future project and would highly recommend him.
— Houzz Review
About Us
Charles Earl is a licensed, award-winning Rhode Island landscape architect with over 20 years of professional experience and a passion for elevated, practical design. Throughout his career, he has worked with a broad range of clients and project settings, including residential, corporate, higher education campuses, urban design, and international design competitions.
Charles grew up on the Connecticut shoreline and began his career designing and managing residential projects at a design-build practice in Fairfield County, Connecticut. He then joined a multidisciplinary design firm in Atlanta, Georgia and spent 10 years in Atlanta before salt waters drew him back. Charles and his family reside in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Winner of the ASLA Honor Award recognizing outstanding landscape architecture & design innovation, he has earned a reputation for excellence in custom landscape and pool design in RI. Homeowners, architects, and developers trust Charles Earl to create spaces that elevate the way people live, gather, and experience the outdoors.
