Consultation
The first step is to consult with the you and understand your requirements, budget, and vision for the landscaping project. This requires a site visit to assess the existing landscape, identify potential challenges, and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Consult
Introductions
Asses existing conditions
Get to know each other
Vision
Talk through project goals
Review Portfolio
Path
Discuss budget expectations
Review design & build options
Site analysis
The next step is to conduct a thorough site analysis. This includes gathering information on the site's topography, soil type, drainage, and sun exposure, as well as identifying any existing features such as trees, shrubs, or structures that will impact the design.
Define
Feasibility
Align expectations & reality
Code & permitting requirements
Program
Establish project goals
Confirm technical scope
Planning
Site measurements
Establish next steps
Concept Development
Based on the site analysis and the your requirements, the next step is to develop a concept plan. This plan should include a layout of the proposed landscape design, including hardscape elements such as pathways, patios, and retaining walls, as well as softscape elements such as trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Design
Concepts
Develop multiple design scenarios
Visualize & illustrate options
Precedents
Softscape
Hardscape
Preferred Plan
Collaboration to finalize design
Check against budget
Design Development
Once the concept plan is approved, the next step is to develop a detailed design plan. This plan should include a plant list, a hardscape materials list, and any specifications for irrigation, drainage, and lighting.
Refine
Documentation
Permitting & approvals
Specs & shop drawings
Selections
Final hardscape & softscape &
establish required phasing
Pricing
Accurate take-offs
Review scope & schedule
Implementation
With the design plan finalized, the next step is to implement the landscaping project. This typically involves excavation, grading, installation of hardscape elements, planting of trees and shrubs, and installation of irrigation and lighting systems.
Build
Coordination
Client communication
Integrate subcontractors
Installation
Orderly & efficient process
Client updates
Oversight
Site observation by designer
Close out & walk through
Maintenance
Keep it green and healthy!! Once the landscaping project is complete, it is important to develop a maintenance plan to ensure that the landscape remains healthy and vibrant. This may include regular watering, fertilization, pruning, and pest control. Overall, the design process for a landscaping company involves careful planning, attention to detail, and close collaboration to create a beautiful and functional outdoor space.
Maintain
Evaluate
Determine site requirements
Establish client agreement
Initiate
Replace plants under warranty
Oversee & begin tasks
Persist
Routinely care for landscape needs
Steward site quality into the future