SERVICES        

Listening to our clients is our number one priority and helping them to articulate and document their desires, dreams, and wishes in a way that a landscape contractor can understand them is our job. We develop artful conceptual plans for the client to see what his garden could look like and detailed work plans for the contractors that cover layout of the garden, materials, colors, plants, and the placement of everything. Additional lighting and irrigation recommendations as well as maintenance plans are available.

We offer a full suite of services from a first consultation to explore the client's options to plant placement on site. Some clients don't need a full design, other wish to have more support during the project - we are happy to accommodate both.


Consultations:
  • On site visit, client interview & preliminary analysis of site conditions
  • Consultation - duration as needed; can include hardscape suggestions; list of suggested plants, no quantities; list of resources.
  • No estimate needed; client defines the amount of time he or she wants to spend.
  • At the end of a consultation the client usually has a good understanding of the suggested design direction(s), a set of great new ideas, and ways to turn them into the garden of their dreams.
  • Billed hourly, $110/hour

Free Estimate for  Design Work:
  • On site visit; the client has the opportunity to state wishes and requirements; 15 - 30 minutes.
  • Portfolio presentation by designer; 15 minutes.
  • Free written estimate / contract will be provided by email within 2 business days.
  • Design advice will be given at consultations (see above) or after a design contract is signed.

Landscape Design:
  • Client interview: Questions for clients.
  • Site measurements & plant inventory: Horizontal measurements are taken of all buildings and existing landscape features; Major plants are inventoried
  • Building department check: Determine local codes, easements, and other restrictions on the property;
  • Analysis: Inventory of assets & liabilities; Client preferences & requirements; Design recommendations
  • Base map: Showing residence and other buildings, property line, north arrow, and utilities.
  • Preliminary design: Plan of the overall design presented to client; Recommendation of color palette, hardscape, and some key plants; Discussion of alternatives ideas; Elevations, sketches, and photos as needed
  • Master plan: The layout of softscape and hardscape areas; list of materials; includes customer feedback and changes agreed upon during the presentation of the preliminary design; will be used to obtain bids.
  • Planting plan: All plants are placed and identified on the plan; A separate plant list for easy shopping is added
  • Obtaining a free estimate from a qualified contractor:
    We will recommend a C-27 landscape contractor ; designer and contractor meet on site for a design review; contractor creates a free estimate for the entire project.
  • Estimate Meeting:
    Client, contractor, and designer meet to look at the contractor's estimate; landscape features, materials, etc. can be adjusted on the spot to fit the budget.
  • Installation Support: On-site visits during installation to oversee the project at aesthetically critical phases like layout of shapes, pouring of cement, etc.
  • Plant placement: One visit to site for plant placement; Explanation of plant installation requirements.
  • Design fee varies depending on size and scope of project