3 Simple Phases

And 3 Points Of Focus

1) Initial Design + Review

• Look at General Layout + Broad Strokes for loosely defining Hardscape + Softscape Areas

2) Version 2 Design + Review

• Look at More Specific Use of Space + Preferences for Specific Materials + Plant Species

3) Confirmation of Final Design | or | Version 3 Design + Confirmation

• Make adjustments as needed, in either broad strokes or specifics in order to confirm preferences and requirements for your final design deliverable file.

GOT IT? GREAT!

WHAT TO BRING TO THE TABLE, IN A NUTSHELL?

HOW TO SHARE: Please share your thoughts however is convenient for you— for example, during each On-Site or Zoom meet, Email, Text, Phone, Voice Mail, or Voice Note (whatever is natural or fits your schedule).

WHEN TO SHARE: DURING each design review meet, you will be prompted to share your natural responses— we will cover the 3 Points to consider, below. Each time we cover these points the design is more polished and closer to your final desired result.

BEFOREHAND You can self-pace your considerations by scheduling time to look at the design online before each meet, following the suggested considerations below for what preferences or feedback is most helpful at each step, and by optionally taking notes in prep for the meet. 

Please share thoughts, new data, or questions anytime throughout the process: such as before, during, or after our DESIGN MEETS. Your questions and info will be fitted into the general schedule for design meets and addressed either immediately or during the next review.

WHAT TO SHARE: You will provide us with the information and decisions we need by sharing your thoughts, preferences, questions, data, and other helpful input. Each data point can be best covered as outlined by the 3 points to consider. 

You will be prompted to consider 3 AREAS OF FOCUS: = LAYOUT / MATERIALS  / PLANTS, for each design review meet.

REVISION SEQUENCE: In total, we usually have 2-3 sequential design review meetings. Once your responses have been received (either before and/or during each meet) and we both have a mutual understanding of what changes to make to the initial design, your Version 2 updated design will be prepared and posted for you to view next, and the corresponding second design meet will be scheduled to review together. This revision process is repeated once more if need be and a final design is confirmed. You will then receive a digital copy of your full design and if need be, a print copy on a single large paper scroll. For some projects, it may also be helpful to receive a PDF of any details or sequential data essential to the plan, such as an installation guide or other reference material. 

NOW

FINDING YOUR FLEXIBLE BUDGET RANGE

WHERE TO START WITH AN INITIAL BUDGET IN MIND: With your ideal budget range you’ll start by viewing a landscape design within the original estimate. I’ll highlight general cost ranges and walk you through your initial design to show how elements are allocated. From there, you can customize.

WHERE TO START WITHOUT AN INITIAL BUDGET IN MIND: We’ll start with your ideal landscape preferences. A quick review of your initial design will highlight general cost ranges, showing how elements are allocated. From there, you can customize.

DISCERN YOUR IDEAL COST/VALUE RATIO: Your estimate is always scaleable. The distilled value comes from finding your unique balance of elements. 

Your unique ‘ratio’ will be determined by how the elements of your design project interact and come together. Based on both requirements and preferences, we will look at; materials, plants, labor, delivery, vendors, volume, availability, seasonal schedule, project management, and more. Each element works together with all others. As we adjust one, it affects another. As we bring each of the elements of your design into a harmonized focus, we can scale each as a line item balance as well, clarifying your ‘goldilocks zone’, aka your ‘customized estimate’, and if you are working with our installation team, your flexible project schedule.

YOU’VE GOT YOUR INITIAL DESIGN

Start Taking Notes Before + During Each Meet

√ View the Initial Design on your own time

Take notes, by following the creative prompts prepared for you below, or simply have thoughts in mind to share during our upcoming meet.

AND

√ View the Initial Design together during our scheduled Initial Design Meet

Receive the prompts below to elicit your thoughts and to share your notes during our walk through.

YOUR GOLD LENS

STEP BACK + LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE

YOUR ROSE LENS

FIND YOUR PREFERENCES IN THE DETAILS

SPATIAL LAYOUT

FORM + FUNCTION + FLOW

• Is your overall intended use of space clearly defined + accessible? 

• Are any favorite items or special features you’d like to see, clearly defined (or bookmarked on your wish list for a future time)?

• Are the defined areas for hardscape (patio/walkways) and softscape (gardens) clearly defined?

• Are the transition areas defined (eg edging, cobble, step stones, etc)?

• Is there a balance to the ecology? eg Overstory (trees / tall shrubs) — understory (shrubs / flowers)— ground cover (low plants / mulch) ? 

• “Omg, I can’t believe I live here” — this is amazing / stylish / leading-edge / so desireable / adds to our property value!

• “Thank goodness for this sanctuary from the world” — this is relaxing / inspiring / uplifting / sensory-calming and nourishing!

• “I feel better knowing my yard is both beautiful and ecologically sustainable” — pollinator friendly / microclimate appropriate!

• “My expectations are met knowing the yard is efficient and cost saving — xeric / low water use / sustainable!

• Share your unique experience / goal / environment…

HARMONIZATION

FOR THE HOME | FOR THE LAND

A POWERFUL SUBTLE APPLICATION OF STONES, ELEMENTS + OTHER TECHNIQUES OF ALIGNMENT TO ALLOW THE EARTH TO NATURALLY REBALANCE

THE EXISTING ELECTRO MAGNETIC DISTRIBUTION + MOVEMENT OF ENERGY UNDER YOUR HOME + ACROSS YOUR PROPERTY

MANY HAVE REPORTED BENEFITS SUCH AS

BETTER SLEEP | LESS PHYSICAL STRESS | LESS MENTAL STRESS | FEELING GOOD FOR NO REASON | RELIEF FROM INCREASING HEALTH ISSUES

THIS APPROACH IS USEFUL FOR

TIMES WHEN YOU’VE TRIED ALL ELSE, AND YOU CAN’T EXPLAIN WHY CERTAIN STRESSORS, PAINS, THOUGHTS, OR EMOTIONS KEEP APPEARING

YOU FEEL CALLED TO BEGIN A MORE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE

YOU WISH TO INTENTIONALLY HEAL THE LAND AND THE CONNECTION POINTS BETWEEN THE ELEMENTS, LOCAL ECOLOGY + HUMANITY

EASILY ADD TO YOUR PROJECT SCHEDULE

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