In general terms, this is what the design process looks like.
It all starts with a site visit/consultation. There is a $100.00 charge for this visit, payable in advance, which will be deducted from the design fee if you decide to go ahead. I come to your property and walk around with you and talk for awhile about what you might like, what problems would need to be solved by the design, what makes sense for your lifestyle, etc. All potential decision makers are encouraged to attend this meeting if possible, although it’s not imperative. That helps me get a good feel for the size of the job and what the design will entail. Whether or not we agree that a design is needed (sometimes it isn't!), you will get my notes from the visit.
Next, if a design is the right way forward, I will send you a design proposal. I usually write proposals that give you two to three options to choose from depending on the level of detail that you want. (For example, some people want everything including instructions on how to plant the plants, while others are just fine without needing to know that.) That’s all spelled out in the proposal. If you decide to go ahead with a design, a 50% deposit is required to reserve a slot of time in the design queue. At some point after that I would come over and do whatever is needed for the site analysis, and then I will get going on the design. When your design is done, I will present it to you and we can discuss it and any revisions, if applicable..
The cost of the design will vary depending on the size and complexity of the proposed design, what information (like a survey) there is already on hand, and what your needs are, etc. but it’s safe to say that in general, designs start at about $1000 and go from there. Depending on which option you get, the design packet can include large printouts of the design as well as smaller copies, plant lists, photos of the plants so that you can see what the overall garden will look like, and an illustration or illustrations of what the garden will look like when mature. The illustrations really help convey the idea because it is like looking at a picture of the finished garden, rather than having to imagine what it would look like from a series of circles and botanical names on the bird’s eye view plan.
Once the design is complete, you are free to send it. out to bid to local contractors for installation. And I am always here to answer questions.
It all starts with a site visit/consultation. There is a $100.00 charge for this visit, payable in advance, which will be deducted from the design fee if you decide to go ahead. I come to your property and walk around with you and talk for awhile about what you might like, what problems would need to be solved by the design, what makes sense for your lifestyle, etc. All potential decision makers are encouraged to attend this meeting if possible, although it’s not imperative. That helps me get a good feel for the size of the job and what the design will entail. Whether or not we agree that a design is needed (sometimes it isn't!), you will get my notes from the visit.
Next, if a design is the right way forward, I will send you a design proposal. I usually write proposals that give you two to three options to choose from depending on the level of detail that you want. (For example, some people want everything including instructions on how to plant the plants, while others are just fine without needing to know that.) That’s all spelled out in the proposal. If you decide to go ahead with a design, a 50% deposit is required to reserve a slot of time in the design queue. At some point after that I would come over and do whatever is needed for the site analysis, and then I will get going on the design. When your design is done, I will present it to you and we can discuss it and any revisions, if applicable..
The cost of the design will vary depending on the size and complexity of the proposed design, what information (like a survey) there is already on hand, and what your needs are, etc. but it’s safe to say that in general, designs start at about $1000 and go from there. Depending on which option you get, the design packet can include large printouts of the design as well as smaller copies, plant lists, photos of the plants so that you can see what the overall garden will look like, and an illustration or illustrations of what the garden will look like when mature. The illustrations really help convey the idea because it is like looking at a picture of the finished garden, rather than having to imagine what it would look like from a series of circles and botanical names on the bird’s eye view plan.
Once the design is complete, you are free to send it. out to bid to local contractors for installation. And I am always here to answer questions.