DESIGNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Upon acceptance of design proposal Jim will dimension out the property and build an in-scale base map locating all existing elements and do a thorough inventory of all existing gardens and vegetative features.
- Once base map is completed Jim will begin to develop a schematic design to present to home owner.
1. DESIGN PROCESS. The Designer will begin by carefully analyzing the requirements of the site, interpreting the Client’s aesthetic and budgetary requirements, and factoring in the requirements of any pertinent local codes. Designer will then create an in-scale schematic design consisting of a preliminary working drawing of a landscape that reflects positively on the Client’s property and the adjoining neighborhood. Designer will present the schematic design to the Client for possible changes and/or approval. Once the design is approved, Designer will create all finalized drawings.
2. SCOPE OF WORK.Throughout the design process:
• The overall landscape design will be treated as an extension of the architectural style of the home. Emphasis will be on enhancing primary views and masking undesirable ones, while creating privacy with a feeling of openness. Architectural garden elements such as water features, statuary, and furnishings will also be incorporated whenever and wherever possible..
• The planting design will achieve an aesthetically pleasing space by using a mix of in-ground and containerized plantings to include shrubs, perennials, vines, turf, ground cover, and trees that will provide a lush foliage as well as seasonal color in flowers, leaves, and fruit. Other such design considerations may include a rose garden, herb garden, cut flower garden, vegetable garden, or orchard. If local guidelines dictate water conservation efforts, the plant materials specified will have low water requirements or be drought tolerant. This design element will project the probable maintenance requirements for the landscape, and the Client’s budget.
• All hardscape design elements and materials will be specified, including but not limited to patios, decks, walls, fences, gates, landings, steps, retaining walls, walkways, arbors, pergolas, pools, ponds, spas, waterfalls, and fountains. The materials for the redesign or reworking of any existing hardscaped areas will be specified.