Designs and Landscape Planning

A beautiful and functional landscape is the end result of a well thought-out and executed design. I cannot stress enough the importance of having a professionally-drawn plan in hand before getting bids on a project. A carpenter couldn’t build a house without a set of blueprints—why should a landscaper be any different? Consider the following benefits of a professional design:

• It will save you money in the long term by avoiding costly misinterpretations, errors, or changes.
• It allows you an “apples to apples” comparison when receiving multiple bids from contractors.
• It will enable you to study, spot potential problems, and make any necessary revisions before the project starts, saving you money and avoiding aggravation.
• It will become part of the formal contract that you sign with the contractor, protecting you, the consumer.
• It will be a vital tool for the contractor to have to execute the job properly and just the way you wanted it done.
• Its value will show in the end when you have the beautiful landscape you dreamed of!

If you haven’t already done so, please call me so we can discuss your needs in more detail. I’ll be happy to provide you with a list of great landscape architects and designers I work with.