How Does the Landscape, Garden, or Outdoor Living Design Process Work?
If you’ve never hired a full-service landscape, garden, or outdoor living design company, you are probably curious as to what the design process looks like. In this article, we will walk you through our complete design process.
From your initial inquiry to the polishing of the final details of your project, here is what you can expect during The Grass Girl design process.
The Grass Girl Design Process
Step One: On-Site Consult
Our design process begins with your initial inquiry, whereafter we will respond via email to schedule an on-site consultation with you.
This time is all about you - with the ultimate goal of getting to know one another and understanding your vision. Dream big. Get excited. Review our consultation guide and get all of your questions and materials together.
During your one-on-one landscape design consult, we’ll talk through your immediate and long-term goals, lifestyle, timeline, and budget, along with peppering in a little inspiration and ideas of our own.
Not sure where to start with design possibilities or estimate expectations? No worries - we can help here too.
Step Two: Proposal Design
Now we will start to put pencil to paper on your big, beautiful ideas including visual imagery examples, design renderings, hardscape materials, irrigation options, and proposed accessories/furnishings, so you can see just how that sparkle in your eye will look in pots and planters.
As we hone in on your proposal design, we’ll also outline brass-tack details on project stages, timeline estimates, payment schedules, access requirements, potential partners, and your recommended budget. When requested, we are happy to organize your proposal into individual project phases.
Step Three: Sourcing, Procurement & Installation
Once we have the green light on your designs, it’s time for us to roll up our sleeves and (literally) move some dirt.
As a full-service design company, we can manage implementation and installation down to the last (custom-built or procured) planter.
This phase often entails reviewing and accepting planting plans and layout proposals, placing orders, sourcing custom items and furnishings, receiving deliveries, and tying up all the loose ends to bring your design to life.
Step Four: Final Touches & Aftercare
Now that the groundwork is laid with your plants and hardscapes, it’s time for those delightful final touches and finishings so you can kick back, relax and enjoy your new outdoor space.
Depending on your needs and priorities, we will provide you with expert aftercare and maintenance guides or schedule your new garden to receive ongoing maintenance visits.
If you’re ready to discover the design possibilities within your space, reach out to us and let’s begin the process of bringing your vision to life.