Services | Garden Escapes

	Garden Design Residential Landscape Design I design sustainable landscapes with the use of artistry, technology (Irrigation, lighting, horticulture, soil structure and biology), and a good ear for my client's needs. My primary goals are to design an ecologically sustainable garden, and educate my clients about safe and ecologically sensible practices for their outdoor space. I also strive to create the feeling in the garden that helps my clients escape from the pressures of the day to their own garden retreat. Read more... I start by sharing knowledge with you, so that we can together design a successful garden that you can manage as it matures, even if you are not a gardener. For properties where a water budget calculation is now required by state ordinance, I do the required calculations and design within the water budget. I work with licensed professionals, such as Landscape Architects, Contractors, and Engineers, as needed to insure that you have a complete plan when permits are required. I usually do irrigation plans appropriate for the garden design. Design services are charged by the hour, as each site is different, and each client's needs vary. The proposal is an ESTIMATE of the hours and services needed for the project.
	Plant Procurement I usually search for, purchase, and place the plants to insure you get the correct plants in the correct place for a successful result. Contractor's employees are not familiar with many drought-tolerant, native, and new plants, and this makes their job easier too.
	Consultation Horticulture Consults For problem areas, plants, maintenance of plants, soil health management, water management and conservation, proper pruning instruction, proper planting instructions, referral to experts such as arborists, outdoor kitchen specialists, etc. Design Consults For what is appropriate for your soil, microclimate, architectural style. Ideas for site use, surface materials, planning for pets, children, and edibles, multi-use areas, places to view for examples, etc.
	Speaker for Seminars Water Conservation, Water Ordinance , and California Native Plant Gardens View upcoming seminars