Design and Installation Process

Initial Consultation($100/hour)

• Introduction- Discuss the current garden, client lifestyle.
• Design program – List areas, structures, other elements desired to improve function and appearance.
• Budget – Discuss known budget constraints & priorities.

Rough Estimate

• Prepare rough cost estimates for each element of the design program.
• Refine design program based on current and future budgets.
• Consider work phases and determine projected approximate project timeline.

Design Approval

• Sign agreement, pay retainer.
• Site Measurement and Analysis
• Plant assessment – groom shrubs, prune trees to assess design value. Remove undesirable plant material.
• Measure – Create base map that includes existing plants, hardscaping, utilities, etc.
• Analyze environment – Assess soil condition, sun/ shade patterns, heat, wind, traffic patterns, views, etc.

Design

• Create and present conceptual sketches.
• Refine and review as needed.
• Create and present final design plan, planting plan.

Construction Drawings, Contractor Consultations (as needed)

• Get approval for construction-specific design time.
• Create, present, revise construction drawings.
• Get bids, time lines from contractors.

Installation Approval

• Approve installation estimate, project workflow and estimated timeline.
• Sign agreement, pay retainer.

Installation

*Estimate revisions will be a gradual process as we refine the designs, consult with contractors, and obtain bids for individual components.