3D Landscape Design in Charlotte, NC

See your yard in 3D before anyone picks up a shovel. After a site visit, Hortus-Flora models your patio, walls, steps and paths in SketchUp, so you can check sizes, heights and layout from every angle. A basic 3D concept is free with your project inquiry and is ready within a week of the visit. A detailed visualization with materials, planting and lighting costs $800 to $1,200.

Two Levels of 3D Design

Most homeowners start with the free concept. The detailed visualization is for larger projects, or when you want to see materials and planting before you decide.
  • Free 3D Concept

    Free 3D Concept

    Price: free with a project inquiry.
    What you see: layout, sizes and heights of patios, walls, steps and paths, placed against your house.
    Views: 3D model and plan view.
    Ready: within a week of the site visit.
    Best for: deciding on layout and size before the estimate.
  • Detailed Visualization

    Detailed Visualization

    Price: $800 to $1,200, by yard size and scope.
    What you see: everything in the concept, plus paver and stone colors, planting, furniture and lighting.
    Views: 3D model, plan view and finished renders from several angles.
    Ready: timeline set in the estimate.
    Best for: larger builds, outdoor kitchens and full backyard redesigns.

Why We Design Before We Dig

A patio drawn on paper rarely looks the way people picture it. In 3D you see how big a 14-foot patio really is next to your back door, where the steps land and whether chairs still fit around the fire pit. Changes at this stage take minutes. The same change after a footing is poured takes days and costs money.

The model is built from what we measure on site: the house, the grade, the doors and the existing beds. So the layout you approve already accounts for slope and drainage, not just looks.

From 3D Design to the Finished Yard

This narrow side yard in Charlotte was red gravel down the middle with nowhere to walk. We drew it in 3D first: flagstone steppers from the side door to the gate, planting beds on both sides and composite steps at the door. Then we built it the way it was drawn.
See the project
Example: Detailed Visualization for a Charlotte Backyard
This design for a Charlotte homeowner shows the full backyard before construction: a paver patio off the screened porch, a fire pit inside a curved seat wall, a dining area under a pergola, a built-in grill, and a garden with a fountain and a stepping-stone path. The renders show the space from above, at eye level and in evening light, so every part of the plan can be checked before construction.
3D design plan view of a curved paver patio with a fire pit, Charlotte, NC
SketchUp model of a pergola, paver patio and fire pit with a seat wall, Charlotte, NC
3D render of a pergola over a dining area next to a fire pit and seat wall, Charlotte, NC
3D render of a fire pit and outdoor dining area under a pergola, Charlotte, NC
Aerial 3D render of a backyard with a fire pit patio and garden beds, Charlotte, NC
3D render of a stepping-stone path leading to a screened porch and patio, Charlotte, NC

How a 3D Landscape Design Comes Together

  • Consultation

    1. Consultation

    We talk through what you want from the yard: a patio, a fire pit, a kitchen, paths, planting.
  • Site Visit

    2. Site Visit

    We measure the house, the grade, doors and existing beds, and take drone photos and video of the yard.
  • Plan View

    3. Plan View

    We lay out the shapes from above: patio outline, walls, steps and paths, with seating clearances.
  • 3D Model

    4. 3D Model

    Walls get height, steps get treads, the pergola gets posts. You get the concept within a week of the visit.
  • Your Changes

    5. Your Changes

    We move, resize or swap pieces until the layout fits how you use the yard.
  • Estimate

    6. Estimate

    A written estimate based on the approved design, with materials and scope.

Landscape Designer and Builder in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and Union County

The plan is put together by Vladimir, who trained as a civil engineer and has been building landscapes and hardscape since 2015. Grading, wall heights, and drainage routes are settled on the plan before the visual side is finalised, because those are what decide whether the finished work holds up in clay soil rather than shifting through the first few seasons.

The same person who draws your design walks the site and builds it, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the crew.
Our customer reviews

3D Landscape Design Across the Charlotte Area

We design and build yards for homeowners throughout the Charlotte area, including Ballantyne, Piper Glen, Weddington, Waxhaw, Matthews, Indian Trail and Pineville.

Frequently Asked Questions

— Is the 3D concept really free?
— Yes. The basic 3D concept is free with a project inquiry after our site visit. You are not obligated to build with us.
— What is the difference between the free concept and the detailed visualization?
— The concept shows layout, sizes and heights. The detailed visualization adds paver and stone colors, planting, furniture and lighting in finished renders.
— How much does a detailed visualization cost?
— $800 to $1,200, depending on the size of the yard and how many areas the design covers.
— How long does it take?
— The free concept is ready within a week of the site visit. The timeline for a detailed visualization is set in its estimate.
— Can you design from photos without a visit?
— We build every design from our own site visit and measurements, because grade, drainage and exact sizes decide whether a layout works.
— Can I change the design after I see it?
— Yes. That is the point of the 3D stage. We adjust the model until the layout fits, then base the estimate on it.
Request Your Free 3D Concept
Leave your name and number and we'll call to set up a site visit.
Hortus-Flora LLC: Hardscape and Landscape Services
6416 Providence Farm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 388-6833
Landscaping
Sod & Lawn Establishment
Mulch Installation
Garden Bed Design & Planting
Plant Selection
Artificial Turf Installation
Drainage & Irrigation
French Drain Installation
Yard Grading & Lawn Leveling
Catch Basin Installation
Downspout Drainage
Irrigation Repair
Sprinkler Winterization & Startup