A welcoming entrance. An easier way into the yard.
Give your front approach a clearer route and make the backyard easier to enjoy. Landscape Charlie serves Chanhassen with landscape and hardscape design-build work, from paths and steps to patios and planted spaces.
Discuss Your Chanhassen Yard
Where does the walk become awkward?
A narrow turn, damaged surface, or change in level can interrupt the route between the driveway, door, and yard. Trace that route as you use it: carrying shopping, welcoming visitors, or moving garden equipment.
A walkway can establish a clear approach. Steps and landings can connect levels where the site and design allow. Compare the width, slope, transitions, lighting, and selected surface together.
The photograph illustrates one way steps and landings connect a wooded slope. Your layout should reflect your elevations, trees, access, and required supporting design.
Keep what already gives the yard character.
Established trees and beds
Identify planting worth retaining before the path or patio moves. Existing roots, shade, mature size, and maintenance access can influence the footprint. Ask what assessment or protection is appropriate before excavation near valued trees.
A comfortable place to stop
A bench, dining area, or small patio should leave room to pass. Position real furniture sizes on the layout and consider the view from the house, sun exposure, and the route back indoors.
Bring the entrance and backyard into one conversation.
Share photos from the street, door, side access, and lawn. Note the surfaces that need repair, planting to preserve, and the first change you want to make. Existing surveys or plans can help identify boundaries and constraints.
Before choosing construction, confirm the requirements for your Chanhassen address and proposed work. The scope should identify any design or approval responsibilities, preparation, materials, protection, and restoration. Requirements vary by address and proposed scope.
See landscape and hardscape examples or explore front-entrance renovation.
Plan Your Entrance or Yard