Well designed landscapes can improve our quality of life by providing spaces in which to relax, recreate and socialize with friends and family. Outdoor spaces provide settings for our buildings, create privacy, provide protection from natural elements like sun and wind, and add seasonal interest to the places we live. Along with aesthetics, a good design can provide ways to attract & provide habitat for wildlife, reduce energy costs by providing shade & blocking winds, and control and filter rain-water runoff.
Bringing together natural elements with built features to develop a great design for your landscape involves careful planning. Consideration of your site topography, climate, soil conditions and how you currently use or would like to use your outdoor space will determine what features may be a priority. Do you want gathering space for entertaining, a space for growing food or ornamental shrubs and flowers? Do you have kids that need a play space, guests or family members that need ADA accessible outdoor spaces, or an animal that needs space to roam?
When considering a design, thought should be given to elements such as paths, edges and focal points. Integrating living spaces such as patios, fire pits or cooking areas will take on another dimension of consideration. Determining the proper plants for your site conditions and style will add color, texture and seasonal interest.
When designing an outdoor space for you we will conduct a site analysis to understand your site conditions, which will help to guide how best to use your space to achieve your needs & desires. We will also delve into your tastes, preferences and needs which will help drive the style and features of your landscape. Enhancing your property with a new or revived landscape will add curb appeal and resale value to your home. We can work with you to implement your project in phases to accommodate budget or scheduling.
Whether it’s simple plantings, gathering space for family and friends or an outdoor kitchen or pool with accompanying patio, we can help you design a landscape that is in balance with your site and home and in sync with your lifestyle.
