Terrene Studio

Landscape Design Process

Projects can begin with a single design phase or continue through construction documentation. You decide how far you'd like to take the design process.

01 Consultation

What Happens

We'll meet on-site to walk through your property, discuss your goals, identify opportunities and challenges, and establish the project scope.

Client Provides

Property address, inspiration images, HOA requirements (if applicable), existing survey (if available).

Landscape consultation materials and site notes

Studio Provides

Site assessment, project recommendations, proposal and fee estimate.

02 Schematic Design

What Happens

I develop initial design concept package that explores layout, circulation, outdoor living areas, planting zones, and overall character.

Client Provides

Feedback on the concepts, priorities and preferences.

Rendered schematic landscape design plan

Deliverables

Schematic design package including two concept plan views supported by inspiration imagery.

03 Design Development

What Happens

The preferred concept is refined into a detailed design. Materials, planting, grading considerations, lighting, and other site elements are coordinated.

Client Provides

Material preferences and budget input, approval to proceed to construction documents.

Landscape material board with planting and hardscape samples

Deliverables

Refined landscape concept plan, material palette.

04 Construction Documents

What Happens

The approved design is translated into drawings that contractors can use for pricing and installation.

Client Provides

Final design approval.

Landscape construction documents and drawing details

Deliverables

Landscape construction documents.