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The Design Process
Every landscape is unique but these are the typical steps to a garden design...
- Initial Consultation and Site Visit. At this meeting we'll walk through your existing landscape and discuss your dreams and objectives. A questionnaire is provided when the appointment is set up to help you organize your thoughts and to help me understand your personal style and lifestyle.
- Site Analysis and Measurement. Specific site information is gathered such as elevation changes, light patterns, drainage issues, and existing plants. Measurements and photographs are used to create a base map. Client supplied site maps and/or existing survey information is helpful and can accelerate the process, possibly reducing costs.
- Preliminary Concept Plan. These drawings will convey alternative ideas for overall layout of the garden. During this meeting collaborative decisions will be made regarding final plant selection, hardscape materials and garden layout.
- Master Plan. A detailed, to scale drawing that assembles everything that appealed to yo in one or more of the concept plans. Plants are named indicating their location and quantity. Hardscape features such as paths, patios, walls and water features are also indicated. Detailed plant lists including botanical and common name, quantity and purchase size may be organized in phases.
- Contractor Selection and Installation. At the end of this process, you may find that you would like to have parts or all of the plan installed by a landscape professional. I am happy to refer you to a licenced, bonded landscape contrator suited to your project who offers excellent customer service and quality work.
- On-Going Consulting and Garden Coaching. If the installation of the project is something you would like to do yourself, I can help guide you through the process. Regular site visits to help you cultivate and maintain your garden can also be arranged.
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