Initial Consultation and Site Visit At this meeting, we'll tour your existing landscape and discuss your requirements and objectives. Creative Exteriors provides a check list 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, Creative Exteriors may refer you to a professional mapping service.

Preliminary Concept Plans 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.

Landscape Plan This is a detailed drawing, drafted to scale, that incorporates any modifications discussed at the concept meeting and depicts the layout of all garden elements, types of materials to be used (with client input) and notes on design requirements. This document serves as your landscape plan, and can be used by your contractor to bid on and install your project.

Planting Plan This is a working drawing from which the garden can actually be planted. It will indicate botanical and common names of all plants, exact location, quantities and nursery can sizes as well as installation notes. A plant list with photographs and cultural data is also provided.

Contractor Selection and Installation Services At the end of this process, you'll have what you need to work with a contractor on installing your design, however, Creative Exteriors also provides design detail and site observation services to keep your project running smoothly.