Services
Design Consultation
On-site consultations are perfect for property owners who need general suggestions on design ideas, maintenance tips and plant selection. The consultation also serves as the initial site visit if the client decides to continue with any design work.
The consultation will include:
Identification of client’s needs & wants
Identification of design/planting problems and suggestions for improvement
Advice on soil health management and environmentally sound gardening practices
Advice on care and maintenance of existing plant materials
Taking measurements & documenting site condition
Fee: $125 (last about an hour), +$50 outside GTA
Planting Design and Installation
This service is for property owners who
Need a natural garden designed and installed once hardscaping has been done
Want to replace a non-ecologically functioning ornamental garden, or
Add a new garden, e.g. converting a resource-intensive monocultural lawn area to a resilient natural garden/meadow
Planting design is at the heart of every project. This service includes a full package from design to installation and aftercare. We source plant materials from reputable wholesale nurseries and growers for clients. Site preparation can be arranged if the garden area is not ready for planting yet.
Our planting design style is naturalistic, utilizing mostly native plants to establish a biodiverse and resilient plant community with a contemporary and artistic expression.
Our gardens don’t rely on annual wood mulch applications, fertilizer, or post-install herbicide; they decrease high-input management over time.
Landscape Design with Drawing
This service includes both hardscape and softscape design for partial or full property. Please keep in mind that we are not a ‘landscaper’ or design + build firm. We keep hardscaping at minimum level in our design, only for the purpose of function and enhancing property character.
We prepare drawings for both hard and soft landscape plan in order to provide relevant detail for installation. These information will enable costing, sourcing and procurement. A colored 2D visualization will be included, with 3D rendering as an additional option.
A property topographic survey/site plan (PDF or DWG file) is often required for this service, and can be arranged if the homeowner doesn’t already have one. Small urban properties are sometimes surveyed ‘in house’.
We only recommend contractors with top notch quality of work for hardscape installation. The client would hire the contractor directly.
