Our Process…
Our goal is to deliver you a garden that reflects your lifestyle and enhances the time spent in your outdoor space. we will help you through the various stages of the design process, from initial concepts to final garden installation.
initial site visit
We’d like to meet at your site to review the overall goals for the backyard, discuss where you envision key elements, the amenities you’d like to include, and how you hope to use the space on a regular basis.
yard design and plan
All projects are designed in AutoCAD, allowing us to deliver scaled, fully detailed plans. This leads to more accurate bidding and a project that’s easier to build. We aim to leave few questions open to interpretation. The design process is collaborative, and your feedback is important to the final outcome. Typically, we need about 4–6 weeks before reviewing concepts and overall direction for your yard.
construction documents
Once the overall design intent is finalized, we begin refining the details and developing a full set of working construction documents. These plans can be used to obtain permits and guide construction—whether by us or another contractor.
permitting/engineering/geology
If your project requires specialized consultants, we have relationships with engineers who handle structural, civil, drainage, water hydrology, and irrigation needs. We also have dedicated in-house staff who expedite projects through municipalities across California and beyond, if needed. We're well-versed in current laws and codes, as we design and build year-round and regularly work with plan checkers and field inspectors.
quotation for installation
Following completion of your landscape design, a construction and installation quote will be provided for your review. If we’ve been contracted for design and/or permitting only, we’re happy to assist in locating and vetting contractors, if desired. Additionally, we can offer construction administration to help ensure the design is installed correctly.