Landscape Design
Listen - During our free consultation, we take time to listen to your goals, inspirations and ideas. We ask questions to explore the possibilities from several perspectives and get to know your specific site environment. We will also have a discussion about how we can help you reach your dreams for your garden, and will answer any questions you may have. If we are a good fit, you may then choose to commission us to provide plans that accurately represent the creative vision we develop together.
Study - In order to provide you with honest answers that fulfill your unique needs, we take an accurate topographic survey which forms the real-world foundation for the planning process. We also keep in mind the community, climate, soils and environment which frame your home and garden.
Design - Our first draft of your garden plan begins with a scaled CAD drawing shown from the overhead view. Because we work with living, growing plants, our plans show you both the initial size and the allowance made for growth, informed by our real-world experience in garden maintenance. These choices have tremendous value. Rather than a landscape that is thrown out every few years, you will own a garden that keeps getting more valuable and beautiful with each successive phase.
3-D Visualization - With this next step you can 'walk' through your proposed garden and see each part with striking realism, including lighting changes at different times of day. Using our 3-D design capabilities allows all of us—client, designer, and crews—to communicate our expectations clearly. Changes are easily accommodated at this point in the process so you can be confident you will love your new garden.
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"James was wonderful to work with—highly creative and generous with his time. We weren’t sure exactly what our alternatives were, or what a reasonable budget was. He provided the knowledge and input we needed; his design suggestions and overall strategies meshed beautifully with our thoughts."
- Frank & Melinda, Chester Spring
"Jim has a unique ability to visualize the end result. He is very careful to ensure that his work looks natural and not contrived. He has an artist’s eye and is so enthusiastic about what he does!"
- Pat & Beulah, Manheim