Most planting goes wrong in one of two ways: plants chosen because they looked good at the nursery, or a contractor's "planting allowance" that hides what you're actually paying for. A proper planting design fixes both.
What you get
- A review of your garden from photos, a sketch and Google Earth, or a visit if you're within about 50 miles of Durham
- A planting plan showing what goes where, drawn to scale
- A plant schedule with names, sizes and quantities that any nursery or contractor can price
- Plants chosen for your light, soil, slopes and wet spots, with a strong lean towards North Carolina natives
- Advice on soil preparation, watering through the first season and simple aftercare
Who it's for
Homeowners who want a border, front garden or whole yard to look good for years, not just for the first summer. It's also ideal if you want to plant it yourself and just need the plan.
The design is $500 for a typical residential garden. If your garden is unusually large or complex, I'll tell you before I start.
What's included
Questions
A planting design is $500 for a typical residential garden. Larger or more complex gardens are quoted before I start.
Yes. Many clients buy the design and plant it themselves. The plant schedule makes it easy to buy the right plants.
Get a free quote
Send a few photos and tell me what you'd like. I'll reply within one working day.
Request a quote
Tell me about your garden. The first conversation is free.
Send a few photos and a rough sketch. Many first surveys can be done online with Google Earth before I visit.
Get a free quote Call 919-282-7878