Consultations

Consultations are usually Monday afternoon and can last up to two hours. We walk your land with you, showing you what we see, and talking through goals and recommendations. We then write up a copy of your goals, our observations, and detailed recommendations.

For your estimate, we are happy to start where you are. Our clear and accessible estimates can be for a small project or a full design, and we welcome questions and adjustments. If needed, we return to clarify aspects of the estimate before moving forward.

Cost: $250

Design

While developing your design, we visit your landscape through the season. This means meeting with you 3-5 times, sharing my thoughts as they develop, and hearing your feedback and ideas. I observe your landscape change through the season and develop a well-developed plan that you and your family can be happy with for a lifetime.

Prep work and care of the existing landscape inform the design, and we often do this work while the design is developing. Prep work and care can often be done in the spring and summer and planting beds can be built by the fall. The design can then be planted the following spring.

Phase One:  Summer

Create an accurate base map (using property maps and measurements). Create design concepts for each area of the property, based on goals and ecological context.

Phase Two: Fall

Create 1-2 draft design drawings, with detailed planting and implementation plans. Talk in detail about any future maintenance needs. This step may be repeated 1-2 times.

Phase Three: Winter

Provide a final design, including final design drawing(s), plant lists, cost estimates, and timeline. The design may continue to shift over time or during installation.

Design Cost $3,000 - $8,000