Design Process

Our team is available to help guide you each step of the way- through the design phases, contractor bids and the construction of your new landscape. Here’s a summary of the process, which has been developed during our more than 10 years of experience with hundreds of successful client projects.

  • Onsite Consultation
    The first step in the design process; in this initial meeting time is spent gathering information about your priorities, understanding your wish list and discussing potential design elements. There is a $195 consultation fee for this meeting which will be credited towards your design package. After this meeting we will send your Design Proposal which will outline the specifics of your Design Package.

  • Phase 1: 3D Concept Design
    After your Consultation, the 3D Concept Design is created. This version of the design gives you a virtual representation of the finished landscape and a general idea of the layout and feel of the new outdoor spaces. We collaborate with you to make any requested revisions to the preliminary 3D Designs before moving on to Phase 2

  • Phase 2: 2D AutoCAD Hardscape and Planting/Lighting Pre-Bid Designs 

    Once we have the 3D Concepts completed, we use your feedback to create the scaled AutoCAD ‘blueprint’ Pre-Bid Hardscape Design and Planting/Lighting Design which have details required to receive preliminary contractor pricing. During this phase we may ask you to visit local nurseries and material yards to approve the details of your plans. We are available to help you review and understand contractor bids, as well.

  • Phase 3: Additional Design/Documentation, if required
    If significant revisions are required to be made to the AutoCAD Plans after receiving Contractor pricing, after making final design decisions, and/or if we are required to create an HOA Submittal with substantial design documentation, an hourly estimate for this additional work will be provided and approved prior to the design work beginning.

  • Phase 3: Project Support
    As construction begins, we are available for onsite walkthrough meetings with you and your contractor to ensure no design detail is missed and to handle questions that may come up during this phase.