2023 Consultations Open
Consultations
I start by listening to your goals, walking the land, and sharing with you what I see - ecology, sun patterns, water flows, etc. I then offer planting and layout possibilities based on these observations, that both meet your goals and support ecological health.
I write up everything we discuss during the consultation, so you can have it all on hand. If you choose to work with me this season, I provide a clear and accessible estimate before we get started, with plenty of time for questions and adjustments.
An estimate can be for installation or for design.
Cost: $250
Design
While developing your design, I visit your landscape through the season. This means meeting with you 5-6 times, sharing my thoughts as they develop, and hearing your feedback and ideas. I observe the landscape change through the seasons and develop a well-developed plan that you and your family can be happy with for a lifetime.
Even while the design is developing, however, we can take steps towards installation. I do prep work over the summer, including wood’s edge restoration, and build planting beds in the fall. The design can then be planted the following spring.
Phase One: July - August
Create an accurate base map (using property maps and measurements). Create design concepts for each area of the property, based on goals, soil and climate data, and ecological context.
Phase Two: September - November
Create 1-2 draft design drawings, with detailed planting and implementation plans. Talk in detail about any future maintenance needs. This step may be repeated 1-2 times.
Phase Three: February - March
Provide a final design, including final design drawing(s), plant lists, cost estimates, and timeline. Design may continue to develop slightly over time, or during installation.