About Us
I’m J.R. Kramer, founder and managing partner of REMARK Studio, and I want to give you an honest look at who we are, what we do, and why we do it. When someone searches “Landscaper Charleston SC,” they might expect to find another lawn service or a basic design-build company. But that’s not us. We’re not landscapers in the conventional sense. We’re licensed landscape architects who bring decades of design experience, environmental responsibility, and team-based thinking to every project we touch in the Lowcountry and beyond: Charleston SC, Bluffton SC, Savannah GA, Memphis TN, Charlotte NC and surrounding areas for each region.
REMARK was founded in 2007 with one mission: to create purposeful landscapes that are rooted in place, tailored to people, and built to last. That’s where our core values come in-innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. These aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we think, how we design, and how we serve. One has to remember that sustainable design transcends style.
Innovation starts with how we see the land and thinking outside the box. We don’t impose a vision on your property-we discover it with you. Our team studies the natural conditions, sun patterns, drainage systems, soil profiles, and microclimates. From that foundation, we craft a design that solves problems, creates beauty, and delivers long-term performance. We integrate the latest tools, like native planting strategies, low-water irrigation systems, and stormwater management solutions that meet the challenges of the Lowcountry. That’s how we practice innovation in real life-through details that matter and decisions that last.
We also believe deeply in collaboration. Landscape architecture isn’t a solo act. It’s a dialogue-between designer and client, architect and builder, homeowner and community. From our very first conversation, we’re listening. We want to understand your lifestyle, your vision, your needs. We lead design workshops and design charrettes with your architect or interior designer. We coordinate with developers, builders and contractors. We present to architectural review boards and home owner associations. And throughout construction, we stay engaged to ensure the design becomes a reality you’re proud to live in and share.
Stewardship, to us, is about honoring the land and the people who live with it. That means more than sustainability—-t means responsibility. We prioritize native and adaptive plantings because they thrive with less water and maintenance. We design for long-term health—of soil, plants, and budget. We reduce waste, manage runoff, and minimize unnecessary hardscape. And we design for future growth-not just for how your landscape looks on day one, but how it evolves over five, ten, even twenty years. When you work with REMARK, you’re working with a Landscaper Charleston SC team that thinks far beyond trends-we think generationally. We are also stewards of the client’s dollars and budget.
As a firm, we work across a wide range of project types. Residential gardens, Estate properties, Coastal home, . Urban courtyards, Boutique commercial, Historic preservation, Multifamily developments, Hospitality and public realm, and Master Planning and Site Planning projects. Each one brings unique challenges-and we love the challenge. Our clients include homeowners, builders, architects, developers, and institutions who are looking for more than just plans. They’re looking for leadership, partnership, and design excellence.
Charleston is our home base, but our work takes us across the Carolinas and the Southeast. We understand the local codes, the ARBs, the soils, the weather patterns. We know the nuance of designing near salt air, in flood plains, or on historic streetscapes. Our work has been published in Charleston Style & Design, Dwell Magazine, Charleston Home and Design, recognized by the ASLA, and trusted by some of the region’s most respected architects and developers. But more than awards, we care about delivering results that clients love—and that stand the test of time. We are always on time and budget.
If you’re searching for a “Landscaper Charleston SC” because you want something more thoughtful, more customized, more professional-REMARK is your team. We don’t just draw pretty pictures. We build legacies. Our process is clear, efficient, and proven. It begins with a Discovery Call, followed by a proposal with clear scope and fee, then a design phase that includes site analysis, schematic concepts, final plans, and optional 3D renderings or construction documents. Once the design is complete, we provide construction observation, contractor collaboration, and guidance to ensure your vision is realized with quality and care.
We use a combination of hand-drawn ideas and advanced software to ensure your plans are beautiful, buildable, and smart. We believe great design is about the details—grading, lighting, plant selections, views, and sequences. And we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and walk the site with your mason, your builder, your pool contractor-because we know collaboration brings the best outcomes.
Our team is made up of licensed landscape architects, project managers, and designers with decades of combined experience. We’re constantly training, researching, and pushing to raise the bar. That’s what makes us not just another “Landscaper Charleston SC,” but a leader in our field.
We believe in the long game. Many of our clients return for second and third homes, or refer us to their neighbors and colleagues. We’ve built relationships with Charleston’s leading builders, including Novella, Priester Custom Homes, Homes by Dickerson, Axon Homes, Philip Smith Contractors, Structures, Shelter Custom Built Living, Byrd Builders, and Renew Urban. We don’t just want to be a great designer-we want to be your trusted advisor for years to come.
At the heart of REMARK is a belief that outdoor space matters. That how you arrive at your home, how you entertain, how you connect with nature-these are deeply human experiences. And they deserve as much care and creativity as the architecture itself. We believe your landscape should be an extension of your values: a place of beauty, function, peace, and purpose.
So if you’re looking for a team that will challenge convention, work with integrity, and build something remarkable, let’s talk. We’d love to be your landscape architect-and your partner in creating a place that reflects who you are.
REMARK Studio. Rooted in innovation. Powered by collaboration. Driven by stewardship.
The next time you type “Landscaper Charleston SC,” we hope you remember our name. Because we’re not here to fit in. We’re here to stand out. And we’d be honored to stand with you.