• 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.

• 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.