It starts with a complimentary phone call to talk through your property and goals, followed (for most projects) by an in-person site visit and estimate. From there, you'll receive a design proposal, and once it's signed, we return for detailed site analysis, sketch concept designs, and refine everything into a final, to-scale plan with layout, planting, and materials guidance. You can read the full design process for a closer look at each step.

Design fees start at $1,000 and depend on the size and complexity of your project. A signed contract and 50% deposit reserves your spot in our design calendar, with additional payments made throughout the design process.

Every project timeline is a little different depending on scope, but your design proposal will include a projected timeline specific to your property, so you'll always know what to expect before signing on.

In general, you can expect the process to take about a month.

Both. We source plants from trusted local growers and install them ourselves. For hardscaping, masonry, or other built features, you'll hire local contractors directly, and we're happy to help gather bids, coordinate schedules, and provide aesthetic oversight so the finished project matches the design.

We stay in the picture. Many clients want ongoing guidance as the garden grows — think maintenance visits, contractor coordination, plant shopping, or seasonal check-ins — and we offer optional hourly support and coaching sessions for exactly that. Gardens change over time, and we like being part of that story past the first season.

For estimates, sites beyond 30 minutes from our office carry a $100 travel fee, which is then applied toward your design fees. Additional fees may be applied to projects for existing clients, depending on location.