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3D Landscape Design Planning
Every landscape design starts with 3D renderings, so you see layout, materials, and hardscape placement before construction begins. This step aligns the plan with your home's architecture and reduces surprises later.
Rare Landscapes
Landscape Design Near Lake Minnetonka
Rare Landscapes creates custom landscape design in Mound, MN for homeowners near Lake Minnetonka who want a resort-style outdoor living space built around the architecture of their home. Every plan blends hardscape, botanical planting, and premium materials into one cohesive design, led personally by founder Will Archuleta from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Behind the work
Why Homeowners Choose Rare Landscapes for Landscape Design
Rare Landscapes is led personally by founder Will Archuleta, who designs and oversees every landscape design project from first sketch to final walkthrough near Mound, MN and Lake Minnetonka.
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Founder-led: Will Archuleta works directly with you, not a rotating sales or project team.
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Design-first process: your full outdoor living space is planned before any material is ordered.
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3D design: see layout, materials, and structures before committing to a build.
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Premium craftsmanship: built for high-end residential properties, not standard tract landscaping.
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Personal oversight: Will is on-site throughout construction, not just at the sale.
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Rare Landscapes Reviews
Homeowners choose Rare Landscapes for clear communication, thoughtful design, and finished outdoor spaces that match how they actually live. Hear directly from a homeowner about their landscape design experience.
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Previous Landscape Design Work Near Lake Minnetonka
What we do
What Landscape Design Includes
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Hardscape & Structural Layout
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, and pergolas are planned as one connected system, not separate projects. Materials, elevation, and flow are mapped together for a cohesive, high-end residential result.
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Planting & Botanical Design
Curated planting design adds seasonal color, privacy, and structure around patios, pools, and outdoor living areas. Plant selection is matched to Minnesota's climate and your property's existing landscape.
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Pool & Patio Integration
Custom pools and patios are designed together, not layered on afterward. Coping, decking, and surrounding landscape are planned as one resort-style space that fits the shape of your yard.
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Landscape Lighting & Evening Use
Landscape lighting extends the design into the evening, highlighting pathways, plantings, and gathering spaces. It's planned during the design phase, not added as an afterthought once construction ends.
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Full Outdoor Living Master Plan
Every element, patios, pools, pergolas, kitchens, and lighting, is mapped into a single master plan. This keeps the finished landscape cohesive instead of a collection of unrelated features.
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Start Planning Your Landscape Design Project
Every landscape design starts with a direct conversation, not a sales pitch. Tell us about your property near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka, and Will Archuleta will personally walk you through what's possible before you commit to anything.
How it works
How the Landscape Design Process Works
- 01ConsultationWe learn about the property, goals, style, scope, and how you want to use the space.
- 023D DesignWe help you see the layout, flow, materials, and major features before construction begins.
- 03Finalize the DesignWe refine the layout, materials, details, and project scope.
- 04EstimateYou receive real numbers based on a real scope.
- 05Schedule & PermitWe organize the timeline, HOA needs, city requirements, and project preparation.
- 06Build & OversightThe project moves into construction with clear communication and direct oversight.
- 07Final WalkthroughEvery detail is reviewed before the project is complete.
- 08Follow-UpA season later, still in touch.
Is it time?
Signs You Need Landscape Design
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Your yard feels like a collection of separate projects instead of one cohesive outdoor space.
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Patios, pools, or plantings were added over time without an overall plan.
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You're planning a renovation and want the landscape design finished before construction starts.
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Drainage, grading, or erosion issues keep showing up in the same areas.
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Your outdoor space doesn't reflect the architecture or style of your home.
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You want a clear 3D visual before committing to materials or a budget.
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Previous landscaping hasn't held up through Minnesota's freeze-thaw seasons.
Where we work
Landscape Design Service Area Near Mound, MN
Rare Landscapes provides landscape design for high-end residential properties in Mound, MN and throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Hennepin and Carver counties.
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Questions
Landscape Design FAQs
Landscape design at Rare Landscapes includes 3D visualization, hardscape planning, planting design, and material selection, all mapped into one cohesive plan. Depending on scope, this can include patios, pools, retaining walls, lighting, and structures. Every element is designed together so the finished outdoor living space feels intentional, not pieced together over time.
Yes. Rare Landscapes is based in Mound, MN and works with homeowners throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Minnetrista, Wayzata, Orono, and surrounding communities in Hennepin and Carver counties. Every project starts with a consultation to understand your property and design goals before anything is drawn or built.
Yes. 3D design is a core part of the Rare Landscapes process. Before your landscape design is finalized, you'll see a realistic rendering of layout, materials, and structures, so you know what to expect before the project is estimated or scheduled. Design packages range from a Digital Sketch to full 3D rendering, typically $800 to $6,000 depending on project scope.
Every landscape design starts with your property and your home's architecture, not a generic template. Founder Will Archuleta works directly with you to align materials, layout, and style with the way your home already looks and functions, so the finished outdoor space feels like it was always meant to be there.
Start with a consultation near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka. You'll talk directly with Will Archuleta about your property, goals, and budget, then move into 3D design so you can see the plan before committing to materials, budget, or a build schedule.
Get in touch
Ready to Build a Rare Landscape Design Space?
Ready to start your landscape design near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka? Reach out to Rare Landscapes today and talk directly with founder Will Archuleta about your property, timeline, and vision for the space.