What is Our Landscape Design Process?

1. Initial Consultation & Vision Planning

Every landscape design begins with a personal, on-site consultation. This meeting allows us to get to know you, your property, and how you envision using your outdoor space.

During the design consultation, we discuss:

• Your goals, priorities, and style preferences
• How you currently use your yard
• Challenges such as drainage, slopes, or privacy
• Budget expectations and project timing
• Potential feature locations and layouts
• patio location ideas
• where retaining walls might be needed
• where certain plantings may go'
• other ideas, like hillside planting ideas as needed

This step ensures the design is grounded in your needs and tailored specifically to your St. Paul or Twin Cities property.

📍 Serving homeowners throughout St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.

Step 2: Conceptual Design Creation

After the consultation, we begin developing initial design concepts. This phase focuses on the big picture — how your outdoor spaces will be organized, connected, and experienced.

Conceptual designs explore:

• Overall layout and flow
• Placement of patios, walkways, gardens, and gathering areas
• How the landscape interacts with your home

These concepts provide a strong visual foundation without locking in fine details too early.

Step 3: Conceptual Design Review

Once the conceptual designs are complete, we review them all together. This meeting gives you the opportunity to see the direction of the each conceptual design and provide feedback before the design team moves into more detailed planning.

During the review, we:

• Walk through the concept together
• Discuss what you like and what you’d like adjusted
• Refine layout ideas and priorities

This collaborative step ensures the design is aligned with your vision before further refinement.

Step 4: Design Detailing & Material Selection

With a concept approved, we move into the phase where the design truly comes to life. This step focuses on refining the design and selecting the materials that define the look, feel, and longevity of your landscape.

Here we address:

• Hardscape materials such as pavers, stone, and walls
• Paver selection guide
• Plant selections suited to Minnesota’s climate
• Functional elements like steps
• Landscape lighting
• Retaining wall options
• Edging type
• Rock vs. mulch type and color

This phase balances aesthetics, performance, and durability — especially important for landscapes in the Twin Cities climate.

Step 5: Final Design & Written Proposal

Once all details are finalized, we prepare the completed landscape design along with a written proposal. This provides a clear and comprehensive overview of your project.

You’ll receive:

• A finalized landscape design
• A written scope outlining project elements
• Clear expectations for moving forward

This step gives you confidence, clarity, and a well-defined plan for your outdoor investment.

Step 6: Ready for Installation or Future Planning

With the final design and proposal in place, your project is ready to move forward — whether immediately or in planned phases over time. A well-developed design allows flexibility while maintaining a cohesive long-term vision.

Start Your Landscape Design in St. Paul or the Twin Cities

A thoughtful design process is the foundation of a successful landscape. By following these six steps, we help homeowners throughout St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the Twin Cities create outdoor spaces that are beautiful, functional, and built to last.

👉 Contact KG Landscape to schedule your landscape design consultation.