Landscape Design Process

This structured process ensures a comprehensive approach to high-end landscape design, prioritizing client satisfaction and exceptional quality throughout each phase.

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Initial Consultation

  • Schedule initial meeting to discuss client vision, desired amenities, preferences, and lifestyle needs.

  • Assess the property and its surroundings, noting key features such as sunlight exposure, existing vegetation, and views.

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Site Analysis and Evaluation

  • Conduct a thorough site analysis, including site measurements and existing utility locations.

  • Identify potential challenges and opportunities within the landscape that could influence design decisions

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Outdoor kitchen area with grills and a seating section with couches and a dining table, decorated with plants and string lights.

Design Development

  • Include key elements such as patios, pathways, water features, lighting, and planting plans.

  • Present the design to the client for feedback, making necessary revisions based on their input.

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Master Plan Creation

Landscape design plan with house, pathways, garden beds, trees, and lawn areas.

  • Develop a detailed master plan that incorporates all aspects of the landscape design.

  • Provide specifications for hardscape materials, plant selections, lighting layout and desired amenities.

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Implementation and Construction

  • Engage with our estimation/construction team to price out and build your project.

  • Coordinate all phases of construction, from hardscaping to planting.

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Planting and Final Touches

  • Select and install high-quality plants that complement the design and thrive in the local climate.

  • Add finishing touches such as outdoor furniture, decorative elements, and lighting to enhance the overall aesthetic.

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Post-Installation Consultation

  • Conduct a final walk-through to ensure satisfaction with the completed project.

  • Provide guidance on plant care and maintenance practices to preserve the landscape’s beauty.

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Included Features for Landscape Design:

- Custom-designed hardscapes (patios, walkways, retaining walls, seat walls)

- Crafted structures (pergola, privacy panels, fencing)

- Specialty lighting solutions to enhance ambiance

- Unique plant selections, including rare or exotic species (selected per micro-climate zone)

- Outdoor living amenities (kitchens, fire pits, water features, wellness space)

- Eco-friendly and sustainable practices (rain gardens, native planting)

- Artistic elements (sculptures, decorative boulders)

- Curated outdoor furnishings specified to clients desired space