Landscape Planning for New Home Construction

Building Your Dream Home? Don’t Forget the Landscaping

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Why Landscape Planning Should Be Integral to Your Home Design Process

The outdoor space is equally important, yet often overlooked during new home construction. Landscape planning for new home construction ensures that your yard is designed with the same care and attention as your interiors. Your landscaping is one of the first things a person will see – why not make it as thoughtful and inviting as your home?

Before: The crew is hard at work transforming the space.

After: A stunning driveway, retaining wall, and vibrant plantings perfectly complement the home.

Southview Design collaborates with the builder from the very start. In this project, Dream Home Landscape blends modern and rustic elements, beautifully integrating the home’s design with the surrounding environment.


Benefits of Early Landscape Planning


Elevate Your New Home's Design

Thoughtful landscape design can dramatically increase the aesthetic impact and livability of your new home. Our landscape designers and architects frequently collaborate with architects, builders, and interior designers to integrate the design of interior and exterior spaces.

Purposeful Outdoor Spaces

With intentional planning, every part of your property can serve a specifi c purpose. Whether designing spaces for entertainment, a children’s play area, or a serene away-space, early landscape planning allows you to make the most efficient use of your property.

Smart Planning for the Future

Early planning saves you time, effort, and money down the line. You’ll have the opportunity to select low-maintenance plants and materials, reducing future upkeep costs. If your vision includes more complex landscaping features but the budget isn't there yet, you can strategically leave space for future additions like a pool or outdoor kitchen, ensuring your yard evolves with your needs.

Protect Your Investment

The last thing you want is to see puddling water on your landscape. Address issues like drainage, erosion control, and water conservation early. Your landscape should look beautiful, and function properly, protecting your home from potential damage and avoiding costly repairs in the future.

shell of a home under construction

In progress: New construction underway in Rosemount, MN.

front of home at dusk with lighting

After: The front yard showcases a stunning driveway, vibrant plantings, and thoughtful lighting.

backyard with a patio with pergola and fireplace

After: The backyard is transformed into a resort-like retreat, full of character and ready for relaxation.

BEFORE A blank slate of new construction

AFTER A cottage garden infused with modern elements

Your Home Deserves a Yard That Reflects Its Beauty

Your home is a reflection of you—carefully designed and thoughtfully planned. Don’t let a bland or uninspired yard make it feel ordinary. Add color, texture, and character to your outdoor space, creating an inviting extension of your home that mirrors your unique style and truly feels like home. To bring this vision to life, consider adding a landscape architect or designer to your team! Call (651) 203-3000 or contact us today to schedule a meeting!

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New Home Landscapes from our Design-Build Portfolio

Modern on Minnetonka

Designed in partnership with John Kraemer & Sons and featured on the 2021 Artisan Home Tour, this modern masterpiece made a bold transformation.

Another Satisfied Customer Returns

After moving into a newly constructed lake house, this repeat customer called Southview Design to transform a hill of dirt into a beautiful backyard.

Swimming Pool Overlooking Wetlands

Retaining walls transform a featureless slope into a multi-level backyard resort with a swimming pool, patio, wood-burning fireplace, and hot tub.

Resort Living on Lake Minnetonka

Nestled along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this modern lakeshore landscape design seamlessly blends opulence and nature. Designed in partnership with builder John Kraemer & Sons and architects Murphy & Co, the home and outdoor space is an entertainer's paradise.

A Landscaper's Dream

Starting with the blank slate of new construction, both the front and back yards have been tailored to the needs of this growing family.

Dream Home Landscape

Luxurious modern landscape design complements this Rustic Belgian inspired dream home.

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