Although the transformation from your current yard to the garden of your dreams might seem like magic, our design process actually is quite straightforward, so you will always know where your project stands… what's next… and why.

Our work begins with an informative meeting at your home. We will ask a lot of questions and listen well to be sure we understand your needs, wishes, lifestyle, and budget; and offer ideas and insights specific to your site. We will show you work samples that may be similar to your project, and describe the services we provide (or don't). We also will provide you with references who can share their experiences of working with Verdance; and if you need any additional referrals — for landscape contractors, architects, or even other designers — we'll gladly provide those for you as well.

If you agree that Verdance is the best choice to design the landscape that will bring you joy every day, we will prepare a written proposal detailing our services and fees. Upon your acceptance, we'll begin collecting and analyzing information about your site, including measurements, slopes, microclimates, adjacent conditions, and any ordinances or laws that might affect your property.

Next, we'll compose a design program and functionality plan, to ensure that your space is as hard-working as it is good-looking. The culmination of all this work is the schematic (or "preliminary") design that illustrates for you the essential elements and overall style of your new garden, including types of plants, special features, hardscape materials, color palettes, and structural examples.

This design will be developed until you are satisfied with every detail, at which point Verdance will prepare the final documentation needed to implement your new garden — everything from planting plans to hardscape sketches, lighting and irrigation recommendations, and specifications for furniture and accessories. These plans include all the information a licensed landscape contractor needs to accurately estimate construction costs and build and plant your garden. They also represent the conclusion of Verdance's role as designer; but even after they have been presented to you, we remain committed to providing every service you need to bring that design to life, including sourcing materials, monitoring their installation, and providing guidance for their care.

For more detailed information on any phase of our process, please contact Verdance today. We want you to get to know us… and we certainly look forward to getting to know you.