Why investing in your Landscape Design matters ... ● PLANNING: You wouldn’t build a house without blueprints … well designed landscapes are the same. ● INVESTMENT: Your property value can increase between 5.5% to 12% by installing a sophisticated landscape design. ● LIFESTYLE: Discerning exactly what form and function works for your space and lifestyle takes time and is worth doing right. ● COMMUNICATION: A Landscape Design is a tool that allows you explain exactly what you want from a Contractor. ● SOURCING ESTIMATES: Comparable multiple Estimates from Landscape Contractors ensures the best quality at the best price. ● TIMELINE: A comprehensive Design can be installed in phases, or all at once, depending on your budget. ● SEASONALITY: Plants change with every season. I will help you choose the right plant for the right place. ● MAINTENANCE: Choosing the right plant for the right place ensures maintenance is at the level you are comfortable with. ● EXPERTISE: Landscape Contractors are very good at installing garden features, but many of them don’t have the time, expertise, or design tools to create a well planned landscape that can be communicated clearly and executed the way you want. 2D Concept Detail 3D Theme Board Detail Installation
Detailed dimensions of hardscape elements (Patios, decks, pergolas, arbors, water Hardscape materials are indicated in features, etc) Full Colour for better visualization Detailed Notes FULL COLOUR describe materials and planting style with criteria Transition areas are BLACK & WHITE clearly managed and described between Specimen plantings are labeled spaces for ease of recognition Full Colour plantings capture Drawing is to realistic seasonal palettes Scale, for and interest accurate installation CONCEPT DRAWING Detailed plans that we build together to create the landscape you desire. (Layout, feature elements, hardscape materials, specimen plants, sight lines, exposure, and any other relevant design information.
Sketchup 3D Details can Seasonal features are be included for unique highlighted Colour design elements (Blooms, fall colour, Palette texture, seed heads, etc) Hardscape inspirations assist for better visualization Specimen plants and planting styles are indicated to portray accurate Detailed notes define colours and Furniture materials, style, and textures recommendations maintenance are available requirements THEME BOARD A visual representation of the Concept, detailing materials, textures and planting colour schemes.
Detailed dimensions of Detailed notes and Specimen plantings are hardscape elements expectations of indicated for overall layout (Patios, decks, pergolas, responsibility are laid out arbors, water features, etc) with reminders to for clarity of Landscape Landscape Contractors Contractors or Clients during and Clients to installation “Call Before You Dig” Areas are totaled by Revisions are detailed to material for accurate and ensure thorough comparable estimates communication from Landscape and track changes Contractors Construction methods Drawing is to Scale, for may be indicated accurate installation FINAL DESIGN A final drawing that brings together revisions of layout, feature elements, hardscape materials, specimen plants, sight lines, exposure, and any other relevant design information.
Immersive perspectives for personal visualization Clarifies layout structure, and shows how elements relate to each other Shows textures and colours in relation to each other Expresses depth and sightlines 3D PERSPECTIVES 3 Dimensional images are exceptionally useful to help visualize and define a space with materials, depth, textures , sightlines, and style. (Modeled in 3D using SketchUp. Additional to standard Design Package, please inquire for fee)
Phase installation, if desired Scale allows for correct spacing during installation and accurate MASTER PLANT LIST representation of size at maturity Detailed notes about the style of plantings used in each area Botanical and Common names for clarity Number of plants required for accurate nursery purchasing by Landscape Contractors or Clients PLANTING PLAN Botanical names for PLANTING PLAN & MASTER PLANT LIST accurate identification and nursery clarity A scale black & white drawing that indicates every plant on the design: tree, shrub, perennial, annual and bulb.
What are your design needs, and What are the existing conditions Is the Concept what you want? how can I assist you? on site? What aspects of the design are This is an opportunity for you to Site measurements, access solid and what needs to be share your needs, your hopes and requirements, solar & wind adjusted to more perfectly reflect your style with me, and to aspects, water, drainage, sight your ideal outdoor living space? discuss expectations. I maintain lines, privacy concerns, pet Do we need to shift emphasis on a high level of communication needs, and all relevant details. certain design points? and am available for email and Concept phone discussions as needed. Estimate Final Design Development Interview & Site Analysis Revisions Consultations How much will this design cost? How can the criteria we’ve Do you have the communication discussed merge with the tools you need to create your Every design is unique, with lifestyle you want? ideal outdoor living space? different requirements, complexity and scope. I tailor I combine maintenance You’re ready. A Landscape every Estimate to suit your requirements, theme, style, plant Contractor can now provide an project’s scope and budget. preferences, functionality and Estimate for you, and you can Typical costs are between form into a cohesive and unique complete the installation. $600-$2000. design for you. (Final Design, Planting Plan, (Concept & Theme Board) Master Plant List and 3D Perspectives) DESIGN TIME LINE Good design is a process that should be comprehensive, communicative, and well executed. The design process indicated above is an average design sequence. Duration of the design process depends on the Client and complexity.
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