Common Landscape Design Questions
Why do I need a landscape designer?
How much will it cost for a design?
Can we phase in our project?
Can you design within our budget?
Can you work with my existing landscape?
Can you design pools, ponds, and spas?
Will my designer be available throughout the process?
Can I do it all myself?
Do we have to go with your contractors?
What are designer's qualifications?
Why do I need a landscape designer?
Answer:
Through my expertise I can help you to create the look you want with plants that will work well with your unique soil type and microclimate. In addition, my knowledge of construction materials costs and uses makes my experience invaluable. I also can help you work with a budget to create the landscape of your dreams.
How much will it cost for a design?
Answer:
My designs are based on size and scope of the project. I will come to your house for free, walk your yard with you, discuss your ideas and vision of your yard as well as make recommendations.
Based on that information, he will give you a fair and written quote for what your landscape design will cost.
Can we phase in our project?
Answer:
Many projects require some phasing in whether the reason is logistical, financial, or other. I will help you manage the phasing of multiple aspects of your project so things run smoothly, and your landscape continues to look like one beautiful project as all phases are completed.
Can you design within our budget?
Answer:
Of course. No project is too big or small and they all require equal attention.
Can you work with my existing landscape?
Answer:
I always can work new elements into an existing landscape.
Identifying what is functional and what is not, working with what you already enjoy about your yard and incorporating the new things you desire, no problem in any yard is without a solution; allow me to find yours.
Can you design pools, ponds, and spas?
Answer:
Yes, I can design any outdoor water feature you desire. I work with the best in business creating pools, spas, ponds, waterfalls, pondless water features that fit into the surroundings and will be enjoyed for many years.
Will the designer be available throughout the process?
Answer:
I will be your personal contact and I will be available to help and answer questions from the time the design process starts until project completion and onward.
Can I do it all myself?
Answer:
Absolutely. I can help you with self-install, staging in the project in phases.
Do we have to go with your contractors?
Answer:
Absolutely not. Your design is yours to keep. You will get 2 scale designs on 24"x36” that you own. And a Power Point Presentation with 3d renderings, details, plant material details, etc..,. About 1/2 of my clients want to do at least some of the planting or construction themselves.
I want to be your complete design resource. If you want a design great, if you need some contractor referrals I can do that too.
What are designer's qualifications?
Answer:
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Davis, also studied Environmental Horticulture, Anthropology, and Art to name a few. With my degrees and my passion for design and nature I am more than qualified to design your living space and to transform it into a dream space.
Why do I need a landscape designer?
How much will it cost for a design?
Can we phase in our project?
Can you design within our budget?
Can you work with my existing landscape?
Can you design pools, ponds, and spas?
Will my designer be available throughout the process?
Can I do it all myself?
Do we have to go with your contractors?
What are designer's qualifications?
Why do I need a landscape designer?
Answer:
Through my expertise I can help you to create the look you want with plants that will work well with your unique soil type and microclimate. In addition, my knowledge of construction materials costs and uses makes my experience invaluable. I also can help you work with a budget to create the landscape of your dreams.
How much will it cost for a design?
Answer:
My designs are based on size and scope of the project. I will come to your house for free, walk your yard with you, discuss your ideas and vision of your yard as well as make recommendations.
Based on that information, he will give you a fair and written quote for what your landscape design will cost.
Can we phase in our project?
Answer:
Many projects require some phasing in whether the reason is logistical, financial, or other. I will help you manage the phasing of multiple aspects of your project so things run smoothly, and your landscape continues to look like one beautiful project as all phases are completed.
Can you design within our budget?
Answer:
Of course. No project is too big or small and they all require equal attention.
Can you work with my existing landscape?
Answer:
I always can work new elements into an existing landscape.
Identifying what is functional and what is not, working with what you already enjoy about your yard and incorporating the new things you desire, no problem in any yard is without a solution; allow me to find yours.
Can you design pools, ponds, and spas?
Answer:
Yes, I can design any outdoor water feature you desire. I work with the best in business creating pools, spas, ponds, waterfalls, pondless water features that fit into the surroundings and will be enjoyed for many years.
Will the designer be available throughout the process?
Answer:
I will be your personal contact and I will be available to help and answer questions from the time the design process starts until project completion and onward.
Can I do it all myself?
Answer:
Absolutely. I can help you with self-install, staging in the project in phases.
Do we have to go with your contractors?
Answer:
Absolutely not. Your design is yours to keep. You will get 2 scale designs on 24"x36” that you own. And a Power Point Presentation with 3d renderings, details, plant material details, etc..,. About 1/2 of my clients want to do at least some of the planting or construction themselves.
I want to be your complete design resource. If you want a design great, if you need some contractor referrals I can do that too.
What are designer's qualifications?
Answer:
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Davis, also studied Environmental Horticulture, Anthropology, and Art to name a few. With my degrees and my passion for design and nature I am more than qualified to design your living space and to transform it into a dream space.
