The Design Process
It all starts with a phone call. If you want to get the ball rolling over email, go ahead and send us an email with your name, number, and the best time to call you, but I like to discuss your project with you before we get together. If I know what you're hoping to achieve, I can make sure that I bring the right photos and materials to our first meeting. It helps get the dialogue going.
That's the important word- dialogue. I don't believe in wasting your time with contact forms or making you fill out detailed questionnaires. Those are tools used by companies who want to process as many clients through the cattle chute as possible in the shortest amount of time. The initial consultation at your property is YOUR time. We'll walk the site and discuss where you are, how well it is (or isn't) working, and where you're trying to go. It's also an opportunity for me to show you a little more about how Revolutionary Gardens works, what we've done for past clients, and what we can do for you.
After we've discussed your project at length, I'll prepare a design proposal. The proposal spells it all out: what we're designing, how much it will cost, and when we'll be back to present your plan to you.
What you get:
Each landscape design is tailored to your individual needs, but typically we provide a scaled, plan-view drawing of the project, with all plants and finishes clearly identified. I also like to include a full-color booklet of photographs of the plants I'm recommending, along with photos of the hardscape finishes and materials I'm recommending.
If your project involves structure (deck, porch, custom arbor or trellis, etc.), we'll also provide elevation drawings to give a better representation of how your project will look. If we feel it will help to communicate the design intent, we may even provide sketches or 3D computer-generated views of the proposed landscape design.
We also provide either an estimate from a local contractor, or a ballpark "budgeting reference" based on similar past projects.
I don't believe in just mailing you your finished design; I'm too excited to do that. When I have the drawings completed, I'll contact you to set up a meeting to review the design and the related documents. Final payment is due, at which point all the materials are yours to keep. You can install all or part of the project as you see fit, or you can retain us to manage the install and continue into the next phase.
Are you ready to learn more? Call us at (540) 308-5411 or email us today to take the first step to the right landscape design for you.