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I offer four levels of service. If you need to know what you have in your yard and how to take care of it, or need a plan, I can tell you what to do.
A landscape consultation, is charged at an hourly rate and usually takes between one to three hours. At the end of our meeting you will have notes and sketches to help you tackle your project. Including plants, materials, best practices and where to source things. Payment is due at the time of service.
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We will walk your yard, identify problem areas and spaces that should be highlighted. We can cover anything you have a question about, filling in existing/new beds, container design, plant identification, kitchen/herb gardens, layout of outdoor rooms, hardscape areas or even pruning.
I like to keep good design accessible and can usually layout an average size yard, onsite, in two to three hours. If you are thinking about making a big change (a new patio, fence or ADU) it is helpful to have a cohesive game plan to save time and money on your project.
Do you have a small area that you need a plan for, or a schedule/to do list created to keep you on top of plant care? Refined notes and sketches are flexible because the work done can be made to fit your budget. This is a good option if you need specific product links, a typed report or refined drawings of the improvements that can be made in your yard.
Patio layout, bed layout, plant lists and privacy tree placements are all topics we can cover. This is a fine approach for DIY'ers but if you are working with a landscape contractor or HOA they may want more detailed drawings.
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Time spent can range anywhere from an additional two to ten hours depending on the scope of work. We can decide together, what best fits your budget and skill set.
This type of plan can be drawn for a front yard, backyard, or both! A master plan contains all of the information needed to install and maintain a landscape. It serves as a cohesive game plan that can be implemented in stages, as budget and time allows, or handed off to a landscape contractor for installation. DIY'ers love these plans too.
The process starts with a consultation to collect all of the wants and needs to be accomplished in the space. The site is then measured, to create a 'to scale' plan, a base map is prepared and two preliminary plans are drawn up. We discuss the preliminary plans together to come up with the final plan. Along the way we collaborate with Pinterest or a mood board. The final plan contains care notes, plant names, quantities and sizes. I work with a handful of qualified landscape contractors and I am happy to recommend the right one for your project.
Full landscape plans generally book out six months in advance and once your project is on the design schedule, the process takes one to two months. Payments are split into thirds.
Your plan is complete and I oversee the installation of your project, working with the contractor to source materials, site boulders and plant material. This ensures that our shared vision is realized using best practices and materials. This service is charged at an hourly rate or percentage of the installation price.
FAQ -
- I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9am and offer morning and afternoon appointments.
- I do not offer installation services but will provide contractor referrals, or work with your preferred contractor.
- I accept cash, check, Venmo or Zelle. Payment is due at the time of service.
- I work with clients in an ongoing coaching relationship as they complete their homework.
- I am a certified Fire Wise landscape designer and professional horticulturist.
- I offer seasonal pruning at an hourly rate.
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Please don't hesitate to email with any specific questions - sara@greenthumbsam.com
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