Design Services
Beautiful landscapes
and happy clients are my goals. I strive to create and implement
landscape design composed of hardscape and plantings that meet
your expectations both aesthetically and practically. I also work
to use environmental concepts using native plants and the idea
of plant communities whenever possible. The exotic or non-native
plants are chosen with care for beauty and environmental responsibility.
Hardscape of stone
and brick and plantings are tailored to your land and your dreams
to engage your senses and enhance your home and your life.
The creation of
a beautiful and functional place is very important to me. I use
hardscape and plantings to create beautiful gardens. I employ
the idea of the right plant in the right place in my work. It
is four fold: Aesthetically to create wonderful plant combinations
and weave color throughout the architectural landscape. Horticulturally
to match the plants growing requirements and the site. Spatially
to reduce maintenance, eliminate replacement, and allow the plant
to grow to its natural and most beautiful habit. And Environmentally
to respect the region's diversity and character.
Additionally, I
provide night lighting, irrigation, snow melt, electronic gates,
driveways, guest parking, ponds, waterfalls, fountains, screen
houses within the scope of my work. Below lists the type of gardens
I design. I look forward to working with you to create a beautiful
landscape.
Landscape Master Plans and Gardens
- Entry Gardens (street, drive, door)
- Revival Gardens (Colonial, Victorian, Arts/Crafts, English
Cottage)
- Back Gardens (play spaces, entertaining)
- Guest Parking, Driveway Placement
- Lighting paths, plants, drives
- Perennial Borders (with spring and summer Bulbs)
- Flowering Shrub Borders (Native and Exotic)
- Shade Gardens and Hosta Gardens
- Water, Pond, Bog, and Pool Gardens
- Herb Gardens (Traditional or Contemporary)
- Outdoor Rooms with walls, walks, patios, fences, gates, arches,
pergolas
- Accessories (containers, benches, art)
- Native Plants to attract Birds/Butterflies
- Meditation, Healing Gardens
- Labyrinth and Maze Gardens
- Woodland Gardens and Ponds
- Ecologically Friendly Landscape Design
Low maintenance
design available for sun or shade. Four season sequence of bloom,
berry, and foliage. My work provides creative and practical solutions
for entries, entertaining, play-areas, contemplation, and strolling.
Design Process
The process begins
with an initial consultation. After the consultation I'll know
what your needs are and you'll know my ideas and solutions. Off
the clock, I'll give you a design estimate. With a half deposit
the design work begins: I measure and photograph, and write a
detailed proposal of the design objectives, concepts, and work
to be done that becomes the basis for the plan. We'll meet over
draft design lay-outs and tailor the design to meet your objectives.
The finished custom design plan includes dimensions, color highlights,
a plant list (with descriptions and number of plants) and construction
notes.
Consultation
Individualized on-site
consultation charged my hourly rate provides solutions to your
landscape problems and presents ways to create your dream garden(s).
Construction Co-ordination
I use qualified,
experienced, and insured contractors. I gather estimates, schedule
dates, and co-ordinate all work phases and contractors. Importantly,
I layout the plan according to the approved design and make sure
it is installed that way. I also source and purchase the plants,
lighting, and garden accessories.
Maintenance
I will recommend
experienced contractors to maintain your new garden design.
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