Why should I work with a landscape architect? Our business is your garden. Thinking about how gardens changes over the four seasons, how pleasing it looks now and in the future, how well it functions and how it is built are the basis of our work. But having good ideas is not enough. We are trained and practiced in putting these ideas into clear plans you can see and understand, in the end increasing your comfort level, saving you time, energy and money. I like to say, "good plans lead to great gardens".

What do I look for in hiring a landscape designer? A good relationship is most important. Primarily, someone you can trust, who has expertise and experience with residential work, who listens to your needs and builds on those needs with innovative design. What will it cost Design and construction costs naturally, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Most landscape designers charge between $75-$150 per hour. My rate is $100 per hour and the minimum project fee of $2000.

What if I do not like what is suggested? Design is a collaborative process and is important to share when you do not understand or like something. Often the designer will suggest something based on their past experience or because of the relationship between parts of the design, which will make more sense when explained. When this does not work revisiting the needs and revisions occurs. Most designs require at least one revision and nothing is written in stone at the design stage.

What happens when the design is completed? Once the design is completed final costing can be planned and work organized into a series of logical phases, if needed. The planned work is schedlued with our build team, a start date is selected and any required permits and permission will be aquired on your behalf.