There isn’t. I simply received so many requests over the years from clients interested in taking a more hands-on approach, that I decided to create a client experience that caters to people who want to be more involved in the process. My goal is to work alongside you throughout the design & project process, so that when you complete your project, you understand how everything works together. This way you’ll end up with a design that fits your needs and also have a more clear understanding of how it will mature & evolve over time.
No. The title of ‘Landscape Architect’ is reserved for individuals who hold special licenses, and is sometimes erroneously used to describe any person who works in landscape design. Licensed Landscape Architects typically work on large scale commercial or public projects, or on projects that collaborate across disciples such as engineering. While my passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces that steward our natural environment overlaps with that of many Landscape Architects, no special license is required to perform residential scale designs. Instead of taking the formal education path, I opted to spend the last 10 years working my way up in the industry, and regularly attend trainings, conferences and other ongoing professional development opportunities to continue building my knowledge base. I hold membership in The Society of Environmental Restoration and The Soil & Water Conservation Society because of the cutting edge training & education opportunities they provide.
Yes! Creating a dynamic space with varying elements to look forward to in each season is such a fun challenge. While it is possible to select plants that provide flowering windows throughout each season, I also consider elements such as foliage, bark, evergreen plants for structure, and other artistic elements to create year round interest.
It is possible to work with deer and create a space you love, but plant selection becomes very important. I joke that the best strategy is to simply buy your neighbors some Hostas so the deer will go somewhere else! But waking up to deer damage isn’t funny, and I believe that most of the frustration that they cause could ultimately be avoided.
Yes. Permaculture is the practice of integrating natural systems (including perennial food crops) into our landscapes. Permaculture is often aligned or branded as something you’d only expect to see at an intentional living community or ecovillage, but it provides a framework of common sense principles that have broad application across design methods, and does not have to adhere to a specific ‘look’ in order to be effective.
All consulting and design is provided on a time and materials basis, and each client provided with an engagement letter that outlines the scope of work & includes expected timeframes & budgets so there aren’t any surprises. Hourly consulting is billed at $75. Transparency in costs and throughout the entire process is extremely important, which is why I’ve adopted this as my pricing model in lieu of a fixed rate or flat fee model.
My goal is to empower every client to take care of their plants as much as possible, so I always advocate for your involvement. I frequently provide hands-on training for pruning or other plant care, to help clients gain confidence in their skills and see just how easy it can be. I am available to work alongside you if you need some extra help, but I do not provide regular conventional lawn care.
I provide a 3 month warranty on all plants, so if you observe any plant die for an unknown reason, please contact me with a photo and I’ll be happy to replace it. Plant warranty does not cover damage caused by animals. One of the reasons I feel confident providing a plant warranty is because I take the time to evaluate each site, being careful to understand the growing conditions & any limitations there might be. I want my clients to have a successful experience, so I don’t recommend plants that might be high risk.
Absolutely. By selecting plants that are adapted to Summer stress, we are able to create designs that look great and require much fewer inputs than conventional designs. I personally do not have in-ground irrigation, and I don’t advocate for the use of supplemental except during the plant establishment phase, or in specific circumstances.
Some businesses are starting to use AI landscape design tools to help customers create a design vision for their landscape projects. Artificial intelligence might be able to consider general aesthetic design implications, but cannot take into account the nuanced needs of each site, including soil type, sun exposure, and other factors.
There isn’t. I simply received so many requests over the years from clients interested in taking a more hands-on approach, that I decided to create a client experience that caters to people who want to be more involved in the process. My goal is to work alongside you throughout the design & project process, so that when you complete your project, you understand how everything works together. This way you’ll end up with a design that fits your needs and also have a more clear understanding of how it will mature & evolve over time.
No. The title of ‘Landscape Architect’ is reserved for individuals who hold special licenses, and is sometimes erroneously used to describe any person who works in landscape design. Licensed Landscape Architects typically work on large scale commercial or public projects, or on projects that collaborate across disciples such as engineering. While my passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces that steward our natural environment overlaps with that of many Landscape Architects, no special license is required to perform residential scale designs. Instead of taking the formal education path, I opted to spend the last 10 years working my way up in the industry, and regularly attend trainings, conferences and other ongoing professional development opportunities to continue building my knowledge base. I hold membership in The Society of Environmental Restoration and The Soil & Water Conservation Society because of the cutting edge training & education opportunities they provide.
Yes! Creating a dynamic space with varying elements to look forward to in each season is such a fun challenge. While it is possible to select plants that provide flowering windows throughout each season, I also consider elements such as foliage, bark, evergreen plants for structure, and other artistic elements to create year round interest.
It is possible to work with deer and create a space you love, but plant selection becomes very important. I joke that the best strategy is to simply buy your neighbors some Hostas so the deer will go somewhere else! But waking up to deer damage isn’t funny, and I believe that most of the frustration that they cause could ultimately be avoided.
Yes. Permaculture is the practice of integrating natural systems (including perennial food crops) into our landscapes. Permaculture is often aligned or branded as something you’d only expect to see at an intentional living community or ecovillage, but it provides a framework of common sense principles that have broad application across design methods, and does not have to adhere to a specific ‘look’ in order to be effective.
All consulting and design is provided on a time and materials basis, and each client provided with an engagement letter that outlines the scope of work & includes expected timeframes & budgets so there aren’t any surprises. Hourly consulting is billed at $75. Transparency in costs and throughout the entire process is extremely important, which is why I’ve adopted this as my pricing model in lieu of a fixed rate or flat fee model.
My goal is to empower every client to take care of their plants as much as possible, so I always advocate for your involvement. I frequently provide hands-on training for pruning or other plant care, to help clients gain confidence in their skills and see just how easy it can be. I am available to work alongside you if you need some extra help, but I do not provide regular conventional lawn care.
I provide a 3 month warranty on all plants, so if you observe any plant die for an unknown reason, please contact me with a photo and I’ll be happy to replace it. Plant warranty does not cover damage caused by animals. One of the reasons I feel confident providing a plant warranty is because I take the time to evaluate each site, being careful to understand the growing conditions & any limitations there might be. I want my clients to have a successful experience, so I don’t recommend plants that might be high risk.
Absolutely. By selecting plants that are adapted to Summer stress, we are able to create designs that look great and require much fewer inputs than conventional designs. I personally do not have in-ground irrigation, and I don’t advocate for the use of supplemental except during the plant establishment phase, or in specific circumstances.
Some businesses are starting to use AI landscape design tools to help customers create a design vision for their landscape projects. Artificial intelligence might be able to consider general aesthetic design implications, but cannot take into account the nuanced needs of each site, including soil type, sun exposure, and other factors.
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