A consultation is an on-site meeting where I listen and learn about your needs and vision for your space. Together we:

• identify your preferences
• define a budget and scope of work
• make general recommendations

Design Proposal: Following the consultation, a tailor-made proposal is provided based upon the scope of work

If the proposal is accepted and the agreement signed, we will move to the next step.
*There is no obligation beyond consultation.

The site is measured; views, cultural aspects, and existing conditions are noted.

Information from architectural plans are utilized, if available.

The names, sizes, and location of significant trees are noted. Photographs are taken.

Artistic and conceptual sketches are created based on:

• clear aesthetic vision
• project budget
• site constraints

Landscape Plans and information are drawn using CAD and may include:

• proposed and existing landscape plans
• paving and hard scape plans
• details, elevations, and cross-sections
• planting, irrigation and low-voltage lighting plans
• construction documents
• materials and color schemes
• plans for permit

To ensure that the design is realized as envisioned, we provide these services:

• review of estimates provided by contractors
• coordination and communication with other professionals including architects, engineers, contractors, and city officials
• layout of design on site
• procurement and placement of plants, lights, and accessories such as furnishings, containers, fire and water elements

Maintenance services range from:

• consultation with client and gardeners
• specialty pruning
• seasonal plantings
• lighting services
• landscape restoration

This is both the easiest and most important step:

Enjoy what you have created! Play, entertain, relax, and renew!

Alida works with you at every step; paying attention to quality, detail and natural beauty in the design, planning and building of your landscape.