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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Your Vision, Brought Into Focus Stop guessing and start planning. An on-site consultation provides the expert clarity you need to transform your property into a customized personal oasis How Does it Work? Once you’ve completed a garden questionnaire, we will schedule a 1 hour on-site meeting at your convenience to review your landscape. The process is designed to be simple and inspiring. It begins with you scheduling a time for us to meet on your property. We’ll walk the grounds together, discussing your vision and identifying the unique 'Pattern and Rhythm' of your land. By the end of our session, the overwhelm of design choices is replaced by a clear, professional roadmap for your project. . What's Included? This is more than a walk-through; it is a deep dive into the potential of your home. Your consultation includes: Site Potential Analysis: Identifying the best use of your land's natural terrain and light. Lifestyle Alignment: Bridging your interior life with the outdoor environment to ensure the space fits how you actually live. Stewardship Strategy: Reviewing the ecological health and regenerative capacity of your soil and plant life. Professional Roadmap: A synthesis of our discussion that serves as the 'genesis' for your future Master Plan. What does it cost? The fee for an on-site consultation is completely free. Get Started

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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Transform Your Most Important Space Targeted design solutions for specific areas of your property—from a serene entry garden to a functional backyard retreat Get Started THE FOCUSED DESIGN STUDY The Focused Design Study transforms specific areas of your property, creating dedicated spaces like patios, play areas, or gardens. This targeted approach allows you to enhance key areas without a full landscape redesign. PROCESS INITIAL CONSULTATION We begin with a site visit to get to know you and familiarize ourselves with the garden. This initial meeting and conversation forms the basis upon which the design proposals are made and is often referred to as the client brief. SITE VISIT AND MEASUREMENTS Site measurements, dimensions, and photographs provide a complete site analysis, essential for all design work. If you already have a measured site plan, that's even better! This analysis informs the creation of a base plan, the foundation for subsequent design development. CONCEPT DESIGN Based on the client brief, site analysis, and measurements, we'll develop initial garden concepts, presented through hand-drawn sketches and mood boards. These concepts, including a general layout plan and perspectives, serve as a working basis for defining the garden's layout and other key aspects. Approved concepts will then be compiled into a document to guide the final master plan development. FINAL MASTER PLAN Produced after the concept design has been agreed, these drawings develop the chosen concept layout into an overall masterplan. Material palettes, spatial arrangements and locations, as well as a planting palette with general character of the planting will be proposed. CONSTRUCTION PLANS (OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICE) Should you wish to move forward with construction, the next phase may involve developing construction plans. Depending on the complexity of the design, these plans may include measured layout plans, grading plans, and planting plans, all accompanied by detailed specifications for materials, products, and plantings, enabling accurate bidding and construction. Get Started

Native Ferns for Raleigh Landscapes | Terry Naranjo Landscape Architect. Expert planting designs for shaded outdoor living areas using regenerative and hardy NC plant species. FERN ARBORVITAE FERN Selaginella braunii, the arborvitae fern (a spikemoss, not a true fern), provides delicate, evergreen, arborvitae-like foliage for shady, moist gardens. Christmas Fern The Christmas fern brings year-round, deep green elegance to shady areas with its evergreen fronds, and it's a reliable, native choice that requires minimal upkeep. It's perfect for creating a natural, woodland feel in your garden Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. AUTUMN BRILLIANCE FERN The Autumn Brilliance Fern offers a dynamic display, with vibrant spring fronds that mature to lush green, then transition to a striking bronze-red in fall. It's a low-maintenance, deer-resistant choice that provides year-round textural beauty to your shady garden spaces. Cinnamon Fern Cinnamon fern offers bold, upright fronds with striking cinnamon-colored fertile spikes in spring, adding a unique texture to moist, shady gardens. It's a low-maintenance, native plant that thrives in woodland settings." (Cinnamon fern is native to North Carolina.) Project Name This is your Project description. A brief summary can help visitors understand the context of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. ARBORVITAE FERN Selaginella braunii, the arborvitae fern (a spikemoss, not a true fern), provides delicate, evergreen, arborvitae-like foliage for shady, moist gardens. CHRISTMAS FERN The Christmas fern brings year-round, deep green elegance to shady areas with its evergreen fronds, and it's a reliable, native choice that requires minimal upkeep. It's perfect for creating a natural, woodland feel in your garden HART'S TONGUE FERN Hart's tongue fern provides a unique, glossy, strap-shaped foliage that brings an elegant, old-world charm to shaded gardens. Note that the American Hart's-Tongue Fern is a very rare plant. It is found in a few isolated locations in North America. OSTRICH FERN Ostrich fern creates a dramatic, lush effect with its tall, feathery fronds that resemble ostrich plumes, adding a bold, tropical feel to moist, shady gardens. It's a vigorous grower that can naturalize beautifully in woodland settings. (Native to Eastern USA) SENSITIVE FERN Sensitive fern offers delicate, light green fronds with distinct bead-like fertile fronds, adding a soft, natural touch to moist, shady areas. It's a native plant that spreads readily, creating a lush ground cover in woodland settings. (Approx. 1-2 feet tall)" (Native to Eastern USA) AUTUMN BRILLIANCE FERN The Autumn Brilliance Fern offers a dynamic display, with vibrant spring fronds that mature to lush green, then transition to a striking bronze-red in fall. It's a low-maintenance, deer-resistant choice that provides year-round textural beauty to your shady garden spaces. CINNAMON FERN Cinnamon fern offers bold, upright fronds with striking cinnamon-colored fertile spikes in spring, adding a unique texture to moist, shady gardens. It's a low-maintenance, native plant that thrives in woodland settings." (Cinnamon fern is native to North Carolina.) MAIDENHAIR FERN Maidenhair fern offers delicate, fan-shaped fronds on dark, wiry stems, creating an airy and elegant texture in shaded, moist gardens. It's a classic choice for adding a touch of refined beauty to woodland settings.(Native to Eastern USA) ROYAL FERN Royal fern brings a regal, upright presence to moist, shady areas with its large, divided fronds and distinct spore-bearing tips, adding a touch of classic elegance to woodland and water gardens. (Native to Eastern USA) TASSELL FERN Tassel fern boasts luxurious, glossy, dark green fronds that unfurl with a unique, 'tassel-like' appearance, adding a touch of elegance and texture to shaded gardens. It's a semi-evergreen to evergreen fern that creates a refined, polished look. (Approx. 18-24 inches tall)

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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Transform your property into a customized personal oasis. Whether you need a full estate master plan or a targeted design for a specific garden, we provide the vision to turn your outdoor space into a sanctuary. 01 THE COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATION Stop guessing and start planning. We spend 90 minutes on your property identifying the hidden potential of your land and providing a professional roadmap for your project. 02 FOCUSED DESIGN STUDY Focuses on transforming specific areas of your yard, not the entire property. Whether you dream of a vibrant front yard to boost curb appeal or a cozy backyard patio for entertaining, we tailor our expertise to create the perfect outdoor space you've always envisioned. 03 THE HOLISTIC MASTER PLAN We craft comprehensive landscape designs for your entire property, transforming your outdoor space into a cohesive and breathtaking extension of your home.

Terry Naranjo | Landscape Architect| Raleigh, North Carolina. Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design and sensory-rich experiences. TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE INTO A PERSONAL OASIS TAILORED DESIGN SOLUTIONS THAT INSPIRE STEP 1: THE VISIONING CALL STEP 2: THE CUSTOM DESIGN STEP 3: MAKE YOUR VISION COME TO LIFE Get Started

Get a bespoke Full Site Master Plan from Raleigh Landscape Architect Terry Naranjo. Expert design for total property transformations, blending native plantings with modern outdoor lifestyle systems. A Comprehensive Vision for Your Entire Legacy. Don't settle for piecemeal projects. Create a holistic master plan that integrates your home, your lifestyle, and the natural world into one seamless environment. Get Started THE HOLISTIC MASTER PLAN Many homeowners make the mistake of designing their landscape one project at a time, leading to a property that feels disjointed and cluttered. A Full Site Master Plan eliminates this frustration by treating your entire property as a single, breathing ecosystem—ensuring every stone and plant serves a greater purpose. Process INITIAL CONSULTATION We begin with a site visit to get to know you and familiarize ourselves with the garden. This initial meeting and conversation forms the basis upon which the design proposals are made and is often referred to as the client brief. SITE VISIT AND MEASUREMENTS Site measurements, dimensions, and photographs provide a complete site analysis, essential for all design work. If you already have a measured site plan, that's even better! This analysis informs the creation of a base plan, the foundation for subsequent design development. CONCEPT DESIGN Based on the client brief, site analysis, and measurements, we'll develop initial garden concepts, presented through hand-drawn sketches and mood boards. These concepts, including a general layout plan and perspectives, serve as a working basis for defining the garden's layout and other key aspects. Approved concepts will then be compiled into a document to guide the final master plan development. FINAL MASTER PLAN Produced after the concept design has been agreed, these drawings develop the chosen concept layout into an overall masterplan. Material palettes, spatial arrangements and locations, as well as a planting palette with general character of the planting will be proposed. CONSTRUCTION PLANS (OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICE) Should you wish to move forward with construction, the next phase may involve developing construction plans. Depending on the complexity of the design, these plans may include measured layout plans, grading plans, and planting plans, all accompanied by detailed specifications for materials, products, and plantings, enabling accurate bidding and construction. Get Started

Discover the power of native grasses in regenerative design. From meadow aesthetics to erosion control, Terry Naranjo designs hardy, drought-tolerant landscapes that restore the Raleigh ecosystem GRASSES AND SEDGES FEATHER REED GRASS - KARL FOERSTER Karl Foerster feather reed grass (Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster') is a highly popular ornamental grass prized for its upright, architectural form and elegant flower plumes. It forms a neat, clump-forming base of green foliage, from which tall, slender flower stalks emerge in summer, bearing feathery, pinkish-purple to tan plumes. These plumes persist through winter, providing year-round interest. Its adaptability, low-maintenance nature, and striking vertical presence make it a versatile and valuable addition to various garden styles. (Approx. foliage 2-3 feet tall, flower plumes 4-6 feet tall) EVERILLO SEDGE Everillo sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Everillo') offers a vibrant, cascading mound of fine-textured, chartreuse-yellow foliage that brightens shady areas, adding a soft, flowing texture to the garden. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability to various soil types make it a versatile, colorful choice for borders, containers, and woodland settings. (Approx. 10-12 inches tall. LITTLE BLUESTEM - STANDING OVATION Standing Ovation little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation') is a remarkable native ornamental grass known for its upright, tidy growth habit and stunning seasonal color changes. It features bluish-green foliage in summer that transitions to vibrant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. Its upright seed heads provide winter interest and food for birds. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance and visually appealing addition to various landscapes. Approx. 2-3 feet tall, with flower plumes reaching up to 4 feet. Native to much of the United States. NORTHWIND SWITCHGRASS Northwind switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Northwind') is a stately, upright ornamental grass with blue-green foliage and airy, tan flower plumes in late summer. Its rigid, vertical form and adaptability to various soils make it a low-maintenance, architectural addition to sunny gardens, reaching 4-5 feet tall." (Native to North America) HAMELN FOUNTAIN GRASS Hameln fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') forms a graceful, mounded clump of green foliage, topped with fluffy, cream-colored flower plumes in late summer. Its compact size and soft texture make it a versatile, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and containers, reaching 2-3 feet tall. CASSIAN FOUNTAIN GRASS Cassian fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian') offers a graceful mound of green foliage, topped with arching, tawny-bronze flower plumes in late summer. Its warm, autumnal tones and reliable performance make it a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and containers, reaching 2-3 feet tall. PRAIRIE DROPSEED Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a native, clump-forming grass with fine-textured, emerald-green foliage and airy, fragrant flower panicles in late summer. Its golden fall color and graceful, arching habit make it a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to sunny gardens and naturalized areas, reaching 2-3 feet tall." (Native to Eastern USA) KOREAN FEATHER REED GRASS Calamagrostis brachytricha is a beautiful, clump-forming ornamental grass that provides a soft, elegant texture to the garden. It features a mound of green foliage, and in late summer, it produces airy, pinkish-tinged flower plumes that rise gracefully above the leaves. These plumes mature to a light tan, offering extended seasonal interest. It thrives in part shade to sun, and its graceful form adds a lovely, flowing quality to landscapes. Approx. foliage 2-3 feet tall, flower plumes 3-4 feet tall. BIG TWISTER JUNCUS Big Twister corkscrew rush (Juncus effusus 'Big Twister') features unique, spiraling, dark green stems that add a whimsical, architectural element to moist gardens and water features. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability to wet soils make it a fun, textural choice for pond edges, rain gardens, and boggy areas. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. MUHLY GRASS Muhlenbergia capillaris (Muhly grass) displays stunning, cloud-like pink plumes in fall, creating an ethereal effect. Native and drought-tolerant, it grows 2-3 feet tall with plumes reaching 3-4 feet, adding elegance to sunny gardens. Native to parts of the United States. SHENANDOAH SWITCHGRASS Shenandoah switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah') features striking, reddish-purple foliage that intensifies in fall, topped by airy, pinkish flower plumes in late summer. Its compact, upright form and vibrant color make it a visually appealing, low-maintenance addition to sunny gardens, reaching 3-4 feet tall." (Native to North America, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid) CASSIAN FOUNTAIN GRASS Cassian fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian') offers a graceful mound of green foliage, topped with arching, tawny-bronze flower plumes in late summer. Its warm, autumnal tones and reliable performance make it a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and containers, reaching 2-3 feet tall. LITTLE BLUESTEM - THE BLUES The Blues little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues') features striking, intensely blue-gray foliage that takes on reddish-bronze hues in fall, topped by airy seed heads. Its upright, clump-forming habit and drought tolerance make it a visually appealing, low-maintenance native grass for sunny gardens, reaching 2-3 feet tall." Native to much of the United States, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid.

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