 San
Diego Landscape Design... How We Work
The Yard Fairy builds on your landscaping ideas using a
variety of plants that are either native to Southern California or thrive
in arid climates. We tailor our services according to your budget, aesthetic
style, and personal preferences or requests. As our client, you can choose
from three levels of landscape design service
to meet your needs.
Beneath this section, you'll find the basic workflow process
of our landscaping service; this is what to expect once you begin working
with The Yard Fairy.
Landscaping Expertise - Uncompromising Quality
Please note: The only time that we do not follow the
below workflow steps is in the Basic
Landscape Consultation, where we offer you general guidelines and
suggestions on how to do your own landscaping.
The Yard Fairy does charge what we feel is a reasonable fee for our Basic
Landscape Consultation. This is because we really do put significant
time, energy and effort into thinking and planning on your behalf.
As trained horticulturists, we are able to offer you expert guidance
on everything from selecting the right plants to spatial considerations
to smart irrigation tips, soil augmentation and much more.
In short, we take great pleasure in sharing with you all that we know
about landscape design, installation and maintenance in arid climates.
STEP 1: Initial Consultation
During the initial consultation, the designer and client take a tour
of the site and discuss the client's ideas. During this process the designer
offers ideas and solutions and discusses the style of landscaping and
plants best suited to your site. Our design portfolio is available to
view as well as samples of our designs. The consultation is usually one
hour. A consultation fee of $150 is charged but is subtracted from your
design fee should you hire us. After the initial meeting, we will let
you know the proposed the design fee and scope of the project.
STEP 2: The Landscape Design Process
Phase 1: Site Analysis
The designer assesses the site, takes measurements, photographs,
elevations and documents existing structures and plantings so a detailed
Site Analysis can be prepared to scale. The Site Analysis will indicate
vegetation to be retained, removed or relocated, drainage issues, privacy
issues, sun and shade patterns as well as any other considerations specific
to your site.
Phase 2: Preliminary Design
A conceptual sketch of proposed hardscape elements such as a patios,
water features, walks and decks, retaining walls and fencing will be provided
as well as plant materials. The designer and client meet to review the
design, plant selection, review photographs of proposed materials and
sketch any revisions to the plan. Once the Preliminary Design is approved
by the client, the designer prepares the Final Design.
Phase 3: Final Design
The Final Design will indicate placement and details of hardscape elements
as well as plant materials. A list of plant materials indicating botanical
name, common name, quantity and sizes of each plant selected will be included.
More About the Level of Quality We Deliver...
Installation
We are a licensed landscape contract company with a reputation for providing
high quality work. In order to provide you the best possible service,
sometimes we may use subcontractors for certain aspects of projects (for
example, an electrician for electrical wiring). We have experience working
with many exceptional subcontractors and only seek out those individuals
or companies whose reputation for high quality work is as strong as our
own.
Maintenance
This is an area that is often overlooked or not included in the budget.
Even low maintenance landscapes require attention from time to time in
order for the landscape to look its best. We can assist you with developing
a maintenance program that best matches your site's requirements. We provide
quarterly maintenance services to our past customers.
Explore our 3 Levels of Landscaping Service.
Email info@yardfairy.com to schedule your landscaping
consultation today.
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