Every project is different and we approach each with care and commitment.
Our design decisions are based on a considered response to the client, site and budget.

There are four considerations in designing a sustainable landscape. The landscape should be:
· Visually Pleasing
· Functional
· Cost Effective
· Maintainable

The landscape design considerations include:

Site analysis ("audit") which is an inventory and analysis of the existing site conditions and elements:

· Your Garden's Aspect - is your garden north/south/east/west facing? - This will affect the type of plants you can grow.
· Soil Type - is it heavy, light, dry, wet, acidic, neutral, or alkaline? - Again this affects the type of plants you can grow, and what soil modifications you may need.
· Plant Exposure - is it exposed to wind, frost, or sheltered? - This can affect the type of plants you can grow, and it also affects your comfort in the garden!
· Soil Drainage - do you have areas of standing water, or is it dry? - Unless you want a bog garden, you may need to condition the soil or add a drain system to help carry excess water away.
· Garden Topography - is your garden level or is it (or parts of it) sloping, and to what degree?

Design concept includes a discussion between client and designer regarding landscape style, traffic flow areas, maintenance concerns, use of the site, placement of other elements, i.e.: furniture, play sets, statuary, etc.

Design master plan is the completion of the process which allows you to visualize the landscape, and plan a budget before construction begins. A Master plan affords you the opportunity of developing the project in stages to fit your budget.

We furnish a Design Contract which further outlines and defines the process.

 

A Master Plan is the basis of agreement between the client and contractor.
It defines the scope of the entire project in a visual format. A Materials list is included.