—PROCESS—
Meet on Site (no charge)
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After scheduling an initial meeting, we walk the area or areas in question. I can ask some important questions to determine the "scope of work" needed—whether a consultation is what's needed, or an actual design. You'll be provided an estimate at that time for cost of service and the time involved. Cost: no charge to customer (receive design bid at first meeting)
Usual time: up to an hour (could be more for larger yards)
"We are incredibly grateful for Don's expertise and dedication, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and passionate garden designer."
If Consultation, then…
…I can develop a rough sketch of the yard area right then, along with approximate plant placement, numbers and sizes, and names (botanical and common for purchase at nursery later). This sketch will be ours when done. Or we can review your ideas, clarify the project and its workability.and develop a rough schedule for the project while reviewing potential contractors and plant/materials suppliers. Cost: $300 for first hour, $150 per hour after on same visit
Usual time: one to two hours (could be more for larger yards). Consultation TBD at time of meeting
If Design, then…
…after the contract is in place, I'll schedule measuring the yard area(s) to begin developing the design first draft. Within a day, you'll be emailed a list of drought-tolerant plants to review (linked to PlantMaster®) to begin to developing a palate and final list of possibles for your design. After rendering a first draft, a review presentation will be scheduled to see if the appropriate concepts have been captured and at which any changes will be determined for the final draft (which includes one[1] revision). Once finalized, a pdf copy will be emailed 4 sets of blueprints delivered for use by you or your installer.
Usual time frame: 2-4+ weeks.
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— Please continue to the "Consult" and "Design" pages for examples of each —
For the convenience of you and the installer, we can also place plant orders in conjunction with a design job. We work through Devil Mountain Nursery in Morgan Hill, offering you the exact project plants drawn from healthy & extensive nursery stock at contractor prices (30-45% lower than your local retail nursery) and delivered on job site to coordinate with your installer's schedule.
Cost: 5% of total plant order (minimum $300—savings on $1000 could be $300-$450)
Time frame: TBD (often one to two weeks depending on availability)
"In no time he had an amazing design for my yard, and when it came time to execute, he had the plants there and worked with my install people. He truly made it efficient and seamless, start to finish."