Process

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."  ~Aristotle  

 

Monit Rosendale, VSLD                                                                                                                


A quality landscape design is a collaboration of your desires blended with my inspired vision and extensive experience to achieve beautiful results.  Together we will imprint your style into your new garden.  We start with an initial consultation at your home to help visualize the possibilities.  I will listen to your ideas and design a thoughtful landscape plan specific to your requests and the existing site conditions. Coordinating the details of the planting process with my connections to experienced crews gives you peace of mind. Your goals will be realized in addition to increasing the value of your property.  Contact me soon to schedule an initial appointment.

 

Consultation:                                                                                             

  • Generally takes one hour
  • Initial site assessment
  • Client questionnaire review including color scheme, problem areas, drainage concerns
  • Initial ideas for bed design layout and plant suggestions
  • Relocation options of existing plants
  • Maintenance recommendations
  • Suggestions for location of structures, hardscaping, vegetable/herb garden
  • Scope of project & time frame                                                                                                     


Design:                                                                                            

  • Additional site assessment
  • Plant palette determined for each microclimate of the property
  • Special requests incorporated like four season color, a cutting garden, or a mixed perennial border
  • Plants chosen that are less susceptible to deer browsing and voles 
  • Hand drawn conceptual plan
  • Web links of plant selections to help you visualize your new garden
  • Phases can be prioritized
  • Priced by the scope of the project
  • Copy of the plat provided by the client
  • Initiated upon a signed contract with prepayment


Installation Management: 
                                                                           

  • Landscape proposal
  • Coordination of plant materials
  • Appropriate substitutions chosen according to availability
  • Coordination with experienced crews
  • Contract and guarantee is provided by a qualified landscape contractor
  • Bed lines marked and plant layout determined on site
  • Review of planting layout 
  • Tree and shrub guarantee
  • Plant care information


Let's talk and find solutions so you can start enjoying your garden!