Our approach
Good yard design starts with how you use it.
A patio needs room for chairs. A path needs to lead somewhere useful. Plants need the right conditions and space to grow. Those everyday details guide the layout.
Start with a walk around your yard.
Notice the routes you take, where you sit and which areas you avoid. Check the view from inside the house, the afternoon sun and the parts that take the most upkeep. Write down what works before deciding what to change.
Imagined design concept for inspiration.
Three things every layout needs to account for.
Use the space well
Allow enough room for furniture, open gates and everyday movement between the house and garden.
Work with the site
Check sun, soil, drainage, existing trees and access before choosing plants or paving.
Think beyond the first season
Allow for mature plant size and the cleaning, watering and pruning the finished yard will need.
What to work through before a project begins.
Describe the change
Use photos and a short list to explain what you want to improve and what should stay.
Check the site and budget
Discuss access, measurements, ground conditions and the budget before narrowing the options.
Define the scope
List the work and materials, what is excluded and any checks needed before pricing.
Review the proposal
Understand the price, schedule, responsibilities and terms before agreeing to the work.
Questions worth asking about any proposal.
Use these questions to compare what is included and identify decisions that are still open.
Book an estimate- What is included in the proposed work?
- Which materials or selections remain open?
- What needs to be checked at the property?
- What could affect the scope, timing or price?
- Who is responsible for each remaining decision?
Start with the change you need most.
Choose a patio, planting project or yard refresh, then describe what is not working and how you would like to use the space.