The process of creating a beautiful garden takes more than putting plants in the ground. Here are the steps that will guarantee that you get the best results possible.
You:
• Clip pictures and start formulating an idea of what you’d like your garden to look like.
• Interview several landscape designers.
• Hire one.
The Landscape Designer:
• Creates a plan drawn to scale, identifying plants, materials, lighting.
• Submits plan to Landscape Contractors for bids.
The Landscape Contractor:
• Analyzes plans.
• Determines costs of materials/labor for each task.
• Determines equipment required.
• Gets prices from subcontractors.
• Submits bid.
Upon bid approval:
• Finalizes details with Landscape Designer.
• Divides jobs into tasks/stages work.
• Hires, schedules and supervises subcontractors.
• Obtains permits.
• Buys materials.
• Installs plants, hardscape, lighting special features (outdoor kitchen/water features/fire pits) as per plan design.
• Outlines maintenance plan.