Turning a landscape design into a finished outdoor space is both a creative and technical process. While a beautiful blueprint can inspire, the transformation from drawing to reality requires skilled planning, precise execution, and expert coordination across multiple teams. At Image Urbaine, the construction process is treated with as much care as the design itself—ensuring that every stone, plant, and feature is installed with accuracy, safety, and longevity in mind.
Pre-Construction: Laying the Foundation for Success
Before any digging or planting begins, a detailed pre-construction phase takes place. This step is critical for turning conceptual plans into actionable timelines and budgets. During this phase, the team at Image Urbaine finalizes the design based on site measurements, client feedback, and any adjustments required to meet local bylaws, drainage regulations, or utility constraints.
A site visit is typically conducted to confirm conditions on the ground and identify any challenges that weren’t apparent during the design phase. These may include uneven grading, underground pipes, or access limitations that affect material delivery and equipment use. Image Urbaine handles this step thoroughly, ensuring that the team is fully prepared for what lies ahead and that the client has a clear understanding of the scope and schedule.
Materials are also sourced and ordered at this stage. Whether it’s custom pavers, lumber for decking, or native plant species, everything must be chosen to match the design specifications while ensuring durability, safety, and aesthetic alignment. Planning ahead helps prevent delays and ensures that the project runs smoothly once construction begins.
Construction: Bringing the Design to Life
Once the plan is approved and permits are in place (if needed), construction begins. This stage often starts with excavation and structural work—grading the land, building retaining walls, laying foundations, and installing drainage systems. These are the invisible yet essential steps that provide stability and prevent future issues like water pooling or soil erosion.
Next comes the hardscaping: patios, pathways, decks, fencing, and custom features such as pergolas or fire pits. Each structure must be measured and installed with precision to meet safety standards and visual expectations. Image Urbaine’s experienced crews are trained to handle both the technical and aesthetic aspects of installation, ensuring clean lines, level surfaces, and lasting results.
Planting typically follows hardscaping. Trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers are arranged according to the landscape plan, taking into account sun exposure, soil conditions, and seasonal interest. Irrigation systems and lighting are also installed at this time, ensuring the garden remains functional and easy to maintain long after the build is complete.
Final Touches and Post-Installation Care
The finishing touches of a landscape project make a significant difference. This may include applying mulch, installing edging, cleaning up walkways, testing lighting, and walking the client through the features of their new space. At Image Urbaine, post-construction walkthroughs are a key part of the process, allowing clients to see the completed work and receive tips on care, maintenance, and seasonal upkeep.
Clients also have the opportunity to ask questions or request minor adjustments before the project is formally closed. If desired, Image Urbaine offers ongoing maintenance services to keep the space looking its best in the months and years ahead.
In conclusion, landscape construction is a collaborative process that requires design expertise, construction knowledge, and project management skill. Image Urbaine excels in bringing designs to life, ensuring that every phase—from planning to planting—is handled with professionalism and precision. For anyone investing in a custom landscape, choosing the right construction partner is as important as the design itself—and Image Urbaine delivers both.
