Every design begins with a conversation. In a complimentary consultation, we listen to your vision and how you want to experience your space, then align on site objectives, aesthetic and lifestyle preferences, phasing, budget, and scope. This meeting clarifies goals, sets expectations, and defines the next steps in our design process.

The site analysis is the foundation of our process. We document existing conditions—topography and soils, drainage, sun/shade and microclimates, prevailing winds, vegetation and habitat, structures and utilities, access and circulation, views and noise, and any codes or easements. We also study the broader landform and context to ensure the design truly grounds the home in its environment. The outcome is a clear understanding of opportunities and constraints that guides the next phase of design.

The concept design translates your goals and the site analysis into clear, testable landscape strategies. We plan flow and circulation, explore spatial layouts and massing, and define zones for gathering, play, and planting. Hand sketches and simple visuals provide a window into the intended look and feel, inviting your feedback to confirm we’re on the right track with your ideas, budget, and vision before moving forward.

The final design transforms the preferred concept into a fully coordinated, buildable package. We finalize grading and drainage; hardscape geometry and materials; walls, steps, and structures; planting design; accessories and finishes; irrigation; and lighting/power. We confirm constructability, budget, and any permitting needs, then present the complete design and final renderings in an in-person meeting to align on refinements before moving into construction.

Our process includes up to two complimentary revision rounds to fine‑tune the design. We incorporate your feedback to adjust layout, planting, materials, grading, lighting, and details while checking scope, budget, and phasing. Each round includes a brief review meeting to ensure the design aligns with your vision before final documentation or construction.

Install coordination bridges design to construction, ensuring the project is built as designed, in a timely fashion, and within budget. We lead the preconstruction kickoff, manage approvals and submissions, and approve materials and mockups. We coordinate plant procurement (tagging, sourcing, substitutions), and verify layout and grades in the field. We address unforeseen conditions, and conduct milestone site visits. At completion we meet with the client to ensure we exceeded their expectation as well as conduct a follow up visit on site one year after install.