Landscape design and masonry installation by Esterly Link Landscapes.

Main Line & greater Philadelphia

Creating Quintessential Landscapes

Representing the perfect example of discriminating taste and quality — full-service landscape design, construction, and care for residential, commercial, corporate, and environmental properties.

On-site consultation & site analysis Conceptual planning through final plans & renderings Complete construction & installation Management supervision on every job Guaranteed workmanship Annual maintenance & land care programs

Signature services

How can we help you?

Corporate, residential, commercial, and environmental projects — from innovative design and installation to seasonal land care across the Main Line and surrounding communities.

Walkways, pool surrounds, and landscape construction.

Design · build · install

Design, build & install

Walkways, water features, stormwater management, berms, retaining walls, pools, and complete outdoor environments — engineered for lasting quality and refined detail.

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Seasonal landscape care, plantings, and bed maintenance.

Ongoing care

Landscape services

Bed edging and mulch, shrub pruning and fertilization, perennial and annual plantings, weed prevention, seasonal cleanup and winterization, patio and walkway cleaning and sealing — total land care tailored to your property.

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Natural stone hardscape and masonry work.

Structure & craft

Hardscapes & masonry

Natural stone and brick steps, entrances, pillars, paths, patios, retaining walls and terraces, outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, driveway aprons, and service entries — traditional and contemporary designs.

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Pool area and water feature landscape.

Water & recreation

Pools & water features

Pool area layouts, natural stormwater management, waterfalls, fountains, ponds, streams, spas, and sitting walls — designed and installed to match your vision and site conditions.

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Why Esterly Link

Accredited design leadership & guaranteed work

Esterly • Link Landscapes, Inc. is a full-service design/build landscape company emphasizing innovative designs and exceptional plant materials. We have accredited landscape designers and fully equipped crews to accommodate any size job. We are committed to the ultimate in customer satisfaction — our clients’ needs and desires are incorporated into every project.

Our company handles all aspects of the landscaping process beginning with an initial consultation, site analysis, conceptual planning, final plan, and implementation. Esterly • Link provides complete landscape design plans and, when helpful, details and color renderings so you can visualize your landscape before we build.

When you are satisfied with the plans, we build and install your project with attention to every detail, from start to finish, creating an outdoor living environment that adds value and years of enjoyment. Annual maintenance and care programs are available so new or existing landscapes stay healthy and flourish.

We guarantee our work. Our expertise and personal service make a critical difference: each job is personally supervised by Greg or a member of his management team, and we personally select the highest quality nursery stock and landscape materials for discriminating tastes.

Portfolio

Selected project photography

Photography from current Esterly Link installations and design work. Curated project pages and additional galleries may continue to expand here over time.

Residential landscape with structured plantings and walks.
Residential landscape & walks
Outdoor living and masonry detail.
Outdoor living & masonry
Planting design and seasonal color.
Planting design & seasonal color
Landscape lighting and evening garden atmosphere.
Landscape lighting & evening garden
Water feature and natural stone work.
Water features & natural stone
Driveway, entry, and curb appeal improvements.
Entries, drives & curb appeal
Layered plantings and finished landscape reflecting design intent and site documentation.
Plans, details & design visualization

Portfolio: representative project photography is available now; organized case studies by project type and location will continue to grow over time. Visit the portfolio or call the office to discuss work similar to your property.

Our process

From consultation to long-term care

The same pathway we describe on-site with clients — aligned with how Esterly • Link delivers design, build, and maintenance programs today.

  1. Consultation & site analysis

    We start with an on-site consultation and initial site analysis so we understand your goals, conditions, and how you live outdoors.

  2. Conceptual planning & layout

    Conceptual sketches and layout options are developed and reviewed with you — custom to your tastes and the opportunities of the land.

  3. Architectural renderings & final plans

    Complete landscape architectural plans, details, and color renderings when needed so you can visualize the finished environment before construction begins.

  4. Construction & installation

    When plans are approved, our crews deliver complete construction and landscape installation with disciplined coordination across hardscape, planting, lighting, water, and irrigation scopes.

  5. Supervision & guaranteed workmanship

    Work is personally supervised by Greg or a member of the management team, with nursery stock and materials selected to meet exacting standards — and we stand behind the result.

  6. Annual maintenance & care

    Optional maintenance and care programs keep your landscape healthy and refined through the seasons, including pruning, mulching, lawn programs, and seasonal preparation.

Leadership

Design & management team

Principal designers Greg Esterly and Loretta Link lead integrated outdoor design — from concept through construction and long-term stewardship, with management and field support from Jake DiCesare.

Portrait of Greg Esterly.

Greg Esterly

Designer · co-owner

Principal designer with a Bachelor of Science in landscape design and plant science from the University of Delaware, serving the Main Line and surrounding areas as a top landscape designer since 1982.

Portrait of Loretta Link.

Loretta Link

Landscape architectural designer · co-owner

Bachelor of Science in landscape architecture from Penn State, designing and planning with architectural, land planning, interior design, and engineering firms since 1988.

Portrait of Jake DiCesare, Manager, wearing an Esterly Link polo outdoors against soft-focus greenery.

Jake DiCesare

Manager

He supports management and field coordination at Esterly Link, joining in Spring 2023. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Lackawanna College.

Greg Esterly and Loretta Link organized Esterly-Link Landscapes, Inc. in the spring of 2008, reorganizing a thirty-one-year business as a partnership to deliver the highest quality landscape solutions on the Main Line and surrounding area.

Consultation

Start with an on-site consultation

Tell us about your property and priorities. We will follow up to schedule a consultation and site analysis — the same first step we use for every design and build engagement.

This compact inquiry mirrors the information we collect on the Contact page. For time-sensitive scheduling, calling the office is often fastest.