Residential Landscape Design

So you have a folder filled with dozens of photos and pages torn out of inspiring magazines . . .  gardening books being devoured by sticky notes . . . but how do you make it all happen?   It all starts with a good solid design that combines your garden style with the functionality of your lifestyle. 

• Do you need a play area for you children or pets? 
• Is a pool or spa in your future? 
• Do you entertain often? 
• What's on your wish list of "must haves?" 
• Do you like your neighbor but enjoy your privacy?

These are the common things to consider, but often there are existing site conditions that need to be addressed before proceeding with your plans. Stormwater and soil erosion, as well as existing vegetation and wind and light patterns, can determine how your landscaping is designed.

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Based on the needs of the client, we generally find that our design services fall into one of these categories.

• Consultation: Some of our clients have very green thumbs and specific ideas about their landscape but just may need an on-site consultation to ensure that they’re on the right track

• Specific Garden Element Design: For example: water features, entrance or foundation plantings, buffers and privacy screens, patios & walkways and lighting

• Master Planning: The master plan looks at the “big picture” and overall needs and intended functions of the client's property. This is a multi-phased approach which allows the client to implement the various stages of project as time and budget allow

The level of detail rendered in the landscape design drawings varies from project to project but will always include a Base Plan of the existing conditions from which the designer and client have to work.

Generally the next step is the Concept Plan that is an overlay of the new design elements and gives the basic flavor and direction of the design. From there, the Final Plan is developed which designates all aspects of the design in detail so that it can be installed exactly how you envisioned.

GETTING IT IN THE GROUND

If you do not already have your own contractor and are not planning to install your design yourself, Within Greenspaces will walk you through the entire process. We have an established network of professional contractors and will manage your project to make sure it goes smoothly and as planned.

DESIGNING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
(Some additional and unique garden ideas we've enjoyed designing)

Wedding Gardens - A garden custom designed for the happy couple's new home together.  A great alternative to the usual bridal registry - friends and family give the plants as gifts for the bride and groom

Potagers - Combination flower and culinary gardens

Sand mound beautification (yes, it CAN be beautiful!)  Turn that mound of green grass into a great garden opportunity

Wetlands, Meadows, and Ecological Plantings - A natural approach to restore or work with existing conditions