Why Fall Is the Smartest Time to Plan Your Dream Outdoor Space

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From the NRD Landscape Design + Build Team

When the air gets crisp and the trees start showing off, we know one thing for sure: fall is design season.

While everyone else is packing away patio furniture, our creative gears are just getting started. If you’ve been dreaming about a new plunge pool, paver patio, or that backyard oasis that’s been living in your head all summer, now’s the time to bring it to life.

1. Schedule Your Walkthrough Before the Snow Flies

Fall site visits are the unsung heroes of successful landscape projects.
Here’s why: when we walk your property before winter sets in, we can evaluate grades, drainage, access points, and natural flow while everything is still visible.

That means when spring arrives, we don’t waste a single warm day waiting for the ground to thaw or the snow to melt. Your plan is ready. Your materials are ordered. And your project moves straight into action.

Design in the fall. Build in the spring. Enjoy all summer long.”
That’s the NRD way.

2. Winter Is for Dreaming and Designing

Once your walkthrough is complete, our design team gets to work crafting your custom outdoor space. Winter is the perfect season to collaborate, refine, and finalize your vision.

We’ll use this time to:

  • Develop your 3D design concepts
  • Finalize material selections (stone, lighting, planting, water features)
  • Coordinate with trusted partners and vendors
  • Lock in early spring build dates before our schedule fills up

When you plan now, you’re not just ahead, you’re first in line for spring installation.

3. Beat the Rush and Build Smarter

Every year, as soon as the first warm day hits, our inbox floods with new project requests. By then, our spring and early summer slots are already full.

Booking your consultation this fall means you’ll skip the seasonal scramble and start construction the moment conditions allow.
No waiting. No compromises. Just smart planning and beautiful results.

4. Your Space, Your Story

At NRD, we don’t just design landscapes, we create outdoor stories that reflect how you live. Whether that’s hosting sunset dinners on your paver patio, relaxing poolside with family, or creating a cozy four-season retreat, we’ll design it so it feels uniquely yours.

Our design philosophy blends artistic vision with architectural precision, rooted in years of experience crafting award-worthy landscapes throughout the Twin Cities.

Ready to Begin?

Before you dig into winter hibernation mode, schedule your on-site consultation today.
Let’s walk your property together, talk ideas, and set your project up for success so by next summer, your outdoor space isn’t just a dream… it’s your reality. 

👉 Schedule Your Fall Walkthrough
👉 View Our Portfolio of Outdoor Transformations

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