


About Gary Haygood Design
For over 30 years, we’ve helped clients turn their properties into beautifully designed and expertly built paradises to fit their unique styles and needs. We invite you to review our samples of recent Residential Landscape Architecture projects, let your imagination flow, and call us to discuss your dream paradise!
Licensed Professional Landscape Architect
As a seasoned, Licensed Professional Landscape Architect, Gary Haygood Design helps homeowners create their personal oasis, select the best site and views for their homes, and dramatically improve curb appeal.
With over 30 years of experience, Gary Haygood has the expertise to manage a wide array of projects and budgets with new construction or remodels. Whether you’re seeking a natural meandering style or a contemporary urban style, whether you’re imagining an outdoor cooking and living area, a secluded relaxing spot nestled in your backyard, or maybe a pool complete with fountains, we can give you the paradise you’ve always wanted.
Education
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Cum Laude, Mississippi State University, 1988
- Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Contracting, Cum Laude, Mississippi State University, 1988

Gary Haygood, PLA, ASLA
Professional Experience
Licenses and Memberships
- Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
- Mississippi License: 585
- Louisiana License: 19-0772
- Florida License: LA0001610
- Mississippi Board of Contractors License #22888MC
- Louisiana Board for Contractors License #888081
- Member, Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Board (CLARB) Record: 37465
- Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Past Member, MS Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee (LAAC)
- Insured: General Liability and Worker’s Compensation
Meet the Team

Gary Haygood, PLA, ASLA
My faith keeps me grounded, honest, and fair in both my personal life and business ventures. My family and I are very active Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, where I serve as a deacon. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family—my beautiful wife of over 30 years, Helen, and our two incredible sons, Reid (Mary Helen) and Will.

Chuck Byrd, PLA
Chuck is a licensed landscape architect with 40+ years experience and degree from LSU. Originally from Lousiana, he’s worked across the south on everything from small garden designs to zoo master plans! Chuck and wife Julie reside in Brandon, MS and have two sons, Chad and Nathan, who live in the Jackson metro area and a daughter Mary Hannah (Nathan) who lives in Southhaven, MS. He’s a proud granddad to 3 grandchildren.

George Ross
With 30+ years of experience in the construction industry, George leads project management to ensure quality control in cost estimating, scheduling, materials, and overseeing all subcontractors. George received his bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University. He and wife Channelle reside in Florence, MS with their son, Caleb, and daughter, Claire.

Pam Hayes Tisdale
Pam keeps our office running smoothly for our staff and clients as she oversees office administrative needs, bookkeeping, scheduling, and policies and procedures. Pam resides in Jackson and loves spending time with her grandchildren and reading John Grisham novels.