Whether you’re installing a newhardscape, fixing a drainage issue, or reworking your entire landscape, everyproject can be broken down into two crucial parts: design and building.
For both residential homeowners and commercial developers, the process might start with a few creative ideas or addressing a problem. The first step is to make an appointment with our team.We will help you explore the possibilities for your space, and by working closely with you, we’ll develop a comprehensive plan and estimate. During this process, you’ll clarify how you wish to use your outdoor area and the features and styles you want to incorporate. You’ll spend time choosing the hardscape materials, if applicable, and the trees, shrubs, and flowers you wish to grow.Here’s an outline of the steps to expect:
- Creative Visioning and Research: Gather inspiration from magazines, neighbors’ yards, and other developments.
- Determine Your Budget: Understand your financial scope for the project.
- Consult with a Landscape Architect: Work with our Landscape Architect and Design Department, or we can collaborate with your existing professionals.
- Site Assessment and Evaluation: Meet for a thorough site assessment to evaluate the current conditions.
- Plan Review and Revisions: Review the proposed plan, make necessary adjustments, and finalize the design.
- Final Plan Approval: Approve the final design plan.
- Schedule Construction: Book your project in our fall schedule to ensure timely completion.
Whether you’re just considering a new landscaping project or already have a vision in your mind, here are some topics to discuss with a landscape professional:
- Purpose: What’s the purpose of your landscape, and how will it be used? For businesses, consider how the landscape can enhance your property’s appeal and functionality, providing spaces for employees and clients alike.
- Color: Do you want colorful trees in the fall, vibrant flowers in the spring, or year-round blooms? Your choice of foliage, flowers, and hardscapes will set the aesthetic tone.
- Plantings: Choose from a variety of plants—edible plants like vegetables and berries, plants for privacy or shade, or those that attract birds, pollinators, and wildlife. The options are endless.
- Hardscapes: Include elements such as decks, driveways, pathways, garden paths, fences, retaining walls, lighting, and water features to enhance your landscape’s structure and functionality.
- Maintenance: Decide how much care you want to invest in your landscape. Consider whether you will manage it yourself or hire a professional landscaping company for maintenance.
For commercial projects, a well-designed landscape can significantly impact your business environment, providing a welcoming space for clients and a pleasant atmosphere for employees. It can also contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of your business premises.
The landscape outside our homes and businesses is just as important as our indoor spaces. It has the potential to enrich our lives and enhance the entire neighborhood or commercial area, from improving air quality to creating shade and providing wildlife habitat. Anyone who has visited a neighborhood or commercial area with mature trees and well-designed landscapes knows the magic they bring as they grow. When planning a landscape, this sense of wonder and beauty should be our guiding inspiration,and the best landscape designers will help bring it to life.
If you’re considering a newlandscaping project, now is the perfect time to contact our landscapeprofessionals. We handle every aspect of the process, from design to build. Ourfall schedule fills up quickly, so reach out to us soon to ensure your projectis completed on time.
