We specialize in sustainable, low-maintenance gardens with long-term beauty and durability.
Read more about our garden design process below. Click on an image to download a PDF.
Steps in the Design Process
1 - Initial Discussion & Interview (1-2 hours) • Considering your needs and wishes for a garden or landscape design. • Optional in-depth written questionnaire.
2 - Site Measurements & Blank Template Scale Drawing(2-3 hours) • Site visit to take accurate measurements of the existing space. • Blank template scale drawing of existing space. You'll receive copies on which you may do your own sketches if you wish.
3 - Rough Concept Drawing(s) (About 1 hour per drawing) • One or more rough sketches to explore different ideas for using space in your garden or landscape.
4 - Final Design Plan, Plant List, & Install Specs(5 to 7 hours average, depending on size & complexity.) • Final drawing with exact layout of plants, paths, borders, irrigation (if needed,) and soil contouring. Complete plant list ready for ordering from a local nursery.
5 - Site Work & Planting • Physical landscape work to implement the final design. This can be done all at once or divided into phases over a period of months to years.
6 - Allowing time for growth • It takes on average 2 to 3 years for new garden additions to grow in and size up.
7 - Garden fully established, time to enjoy and maintain.