The Design Process
INITIAL CONSULTATION: We start with a walk through your garden. This first meeting is a chance to get to know you and understand your garden style and needs. We are interested in everything from how you would like to use your outdoor space to your color preferences. At the end of this time, we will recommend a plan that best suits your needs, and an estimate of the charges involved. This will include both design and meeting time. There is no charge for the initial consultation.
SITE ANALYSIS: If you would like to move forward with a design, we will conduct a detailed analysis of your property. You do not need to be home. If you can provide a plat, the time to conduct the site analysis will be reduced. We look closely at existing plants, structures, slopes, drainage problems, sun orientation, screening needs, and views.
CONCEPT PLAN: We meet with you a second time to review our thoughts for your property, with our ideas roughly drawn on a base plan. This is an opportunity to get your feedback and make some choices. Depending on the project, you may be given a perspective sketch or photographic aids to help you visualize the project. We also provide general budget estimates to help guide you through design decisions.
MASTER PLAN: Our third meeting with you is to present the master plan. The plan will include all the detail required for design installation, from plants to hardscape. You will also be provided with all the information you need for plant identification, plant care, and installation costs.
INSTALLATION OVERSIGHT: The overwhelming majority of our design clients choose to have us oversee the installation. We are on site daily to ensure both quality control and adherence to the design. There is no additional charge for our time if you use the installation companies we partner with.
Rates
Our design rates are $75 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.
INITIAL CONSULTATION: We start with a walk through your garden. This first meeting is a chance to get to know you and understand your garden style and needs. We are interested in everything from how you would like to use your outdoor space to your color preferences. At the end of this time, we will recommend a plan that best suits your needs, and an estimate of the charges involved. This will include both design and meeting time. There is no charge for the initial consultation.
SITE ANALYSIS: If you would like to move forward with a design, we will conduct a detailed analysis of your property. You do not need to be home. If you can provide a plat, the time to conduct the site analysis will be reduced. We look closely at existing plants, structures, slopes, drainage problems, sun orientation, screening needs, and views.
CONCEPT PLAN: We meet with you a second time to review our thoughts for your property, with our ideas roughly drawn on a base plan. This is an opportunity to get your feedback and make some choices. Depending on the project, you may be given a perspective sketch or photographic aids to help you visualize the project. We also provide general budget estimates to help guide you through design decisions.
MASTER PLAN: Our third meeting with you is to present the master plan. The plan will include all the detail required for design installation, from plants to hardscape. You will also be provided with all the information you need for plant identification, plant care, and installation costs.
INSTALLATION OVERSIGHT: The overwhelming majority of our design clients choose to have us oversee the installation. We are on site daily to ensure both quality control and adherence to the design. There is no additional charge for our time if you use the installation companies we partner with.
Rates
Our design rates are $75 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.