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Design Process
Every landscape is different - but these are the typical steps for a garden design
1. Initial Consultation and Site Visit
2. Site Analysis and Measurement
3. Preliminary Concept Plan and Design Board
4. CAD Design Documents
- Landscape Plan
- Planting Plan
- Hydrozone Plan
- Design Notes and Details
- Plant List with Photographs
- Maintenance Plan (on request)
Sample Design Documents - Unannotated
5. Contractor Selection and Installation Services
2. Site Analysis and Measurement
3. Preliminary Concept Plan and Design Board
4. CAD Design Documents
- Landscape Plan
- Planting Plan
- Hydrozone Plan
- Design Notes and Details
- Plant List with Photographs
- Maintenance Plan (on request)
Sample Design Documents - Unannotated
5. Contractor Selection and Installation Services
Contractor Selection and Installation Services At the end of this process, you'll have everything required to work with a contractor on installing your design, however, Susan stays involved with most projects to provide assist with design details, plant placement and site observation in consultation with the contractor to make necessary design adjustments.
Initial Consultation and Site Visit - At this meeting, we'll tour your existing landscape and discuss your requirements and objectives. A check list is provided when the appointment is set up to help you prepare and get the most out of the consultation.
Site Analysis and Measurement - A second visit is an opportunity to gather specific site information such as sun and shade patterns, evaluation of existing plants and the influence of surrounding properties. Measurements and photographs are used to create a base map, which becomes the basis of your design. Depending on the complexity of the site, you may be referred to a professional mapping service.
Preliminary Concept Plans and Design Board - These plan view (overhead) drawings will convey alternative ideas for the style and overall layout of the garden. Sketches or photographs may be included to help you visualize the design. These may be hand-drawn or prepared on the computer.
Design Documents
All documents are prepared in Vectorworks. Key documents include
- Landscape Plan - A detailed, scaled, working drawing that your contractor uses to install the design
- Planting Plan - Indicates botanical and common names of all plants, location, and quantities
- Hydrozone Plan - Groups plants by zone for efficient installation (note: this is NOT a complete irrigation plan)
Site Analysis and Measurement - A second visit is an opportunity to gather specific site information such as sun and shade patterns, evaluation of existing plants and the influence of surrounding properties. Measurements and photographs are used to create a base map, which becomes the basis of your design. Depending on the complexity of the site, you may be referred to a professional mapping service.
Preliminary Concept Plans and Design Board - These plan view (overhead) drawings will convey alternative ideas for the style and overall layout of the garden. Sketches or photographs may be included to help you visualize the design. These may be hand-drawn or prepared on the computer.
Design Documents
All documents are prepared in Vectorworks. Key documents include
- Landscape Plan - A detailed, scaled, working drawing that your contractor uses to install the design
- Planting Plan - Indicates botanical and common names of all plants, location, and quantities
- Hydrozone Plan - Groups plants by zone for efficient installation (note: this is NOT a complete irrigation plan)
Design
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Project 1
Orinda
Project 2
Danville
Project 3
San Ramon
Project 4
Pleasant Hill
Project 5
Martinez
Project 6
San Ramon
Orinda
Project 2
Danville
Project 3
San Ramon
Project 4
Pleasant Hill
Project 5
Martinez
Project 6
San Ramon