After fifteen solid years of garden design, this is my rhythm.
Dream and scheme a little bit. Walk through the spaces, talk through the parameters.
Propose a vision. This is when I send you a tailored document outlining my approach, our project goals, program elements, considerations and constraints, and my proposed services, fees, and timeline.
Design creative solutions. When you’re ready, I gather site information through relevant surveys, photos, analysis, and additional measuring; create a base plan; and spend time mentally living in your world while I wear my artists’ thinking cap. I produce scaled drawings and round up images and sketches to illustrate my ideas.
Meet to share the concepts. We sit down—everyone a little giddy with anticipation—and roll open the drawings to walk through new dreamscapes. You tell me what excites you, what you absolutely love, what you’d never quite thought of before. We talk through options and variations, and eventually land on just the right fit.
Make a game plan. Phase-it-in, or all-at-once. Prepare construction documents, solicit bids, coordinate schedules, get excited!
Bring in the expert builders. (I’m honored to know and work with some of the best, and I love making introductions.)
Find the gorgeous details. Plants grown by Pacific Northwest Nurseries. Comfortable, durable furnishings. Beautiful planters and fountains. All the little pieces of jewelry that complete a gorgeous garden.
Build it out. Patience, patience. It’ll pay off.
Enjoy the fruits of our labor. Garden party time. ✣