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Our services are organized into two categories:
- Commercial Services
- Residential Services
- Site Analysis - Analyze topography, slopes, soils, vegetation, drainage and natural resources for their affect on land planning and landscape design.
- Master Planning - Comprehensive Site Planning.
- Site Planning - Layout, grading, drainage and earthwork, construction cost estimation, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, recreation facilities and other site amenities.
- Forest Conservation Planning - Forest stand delineation, analysis, conservation, reforestation, afforestation and tree protection.
- Landscape Design - Grading, paving, walls, fences, fountains, furniture, pools, spas, site lighting, irrigation design, decks and planting design for urban, commercial, institutional and residential and recreational projects.
- Barrier Free Site Design - Equal access planning for new and retrofit projects following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Planting Design - Selection of plant material based on design intent, site conditions, resistance to pests and diseases, hardiness and availability.
- Site Signage for Entrance Features - Preparation of complete site graphics and signage system.
- Construction Documents - Complete drawings and specifications required for bidding and construction of a project.
- Construction Administration - Inspections, evaluations, field reports and mediation between owner and contractor during the construction phase.
- Landscape Management - Preparation of maintenance specifications for new or existing sites; for in-house or contracted landscape maintenance. Regular site visits to monitor and evaluate the landscape maintenance being performed.
- Graphic Rendering - Detailed colored renderings of plans, sections, elevations and perspectives. Suitable for public hearings, presentations and marketing.
- Digital Imaging
- Photo realistic images of a finished landscape design on photographs of existing sites. A visual representation to help the client understand the proposed landscape.

- On Site Inventory and Analysis
- Prepare natural resources inventory and assessment
- Photograph and document existing conditions
- Prepare feasibility study
- Schematic Design
- Prepare conceptual grading and drainage plan
- Convey flow of water run-off from house.
- Create usable areas for various functions.
- Determine necessity of retaining walls and/or slopes.
- Prepare site plan locating the following features:
- House
- Driveways, parking courts.
- Pool, pool terraces, hot tubs, saunas, fountain, natural ponds and waterfalls.
- Pool house, pergola, sunscreen, fencing etc.
- Layout septic field, well locations.
- House utility connections.
- Layout garden walls, entry features, patios and decks.
- Layout tennis courts and other recreational amenities i.e. chipping and putting greens.
- Prepare preliminary forest conservation plans.
- Prepare conceptual landscape, lighting and irrigation plans.
- Design Development
- Prepare large-scale hardscape plans.
- Select hardscape materials and coordinate with architect and other disciplines.
- Prepare necessary sketch details of site amenities for coordination with architect, engineer, builder and owner.
- Prepare detail site grading and drainage plans and coordinate with underground utility services.
- Prepare detailed planting plans describing plant selections with botanical and common names, sizes and quantities.
- Coordinate irrigation plan prepared by others or by our consultant.
- Prepare site lighting plan and recommend fixture types, and prepare lighting schedule.
- Prepare tree preservation detail plan.
- Prepare cost estimates.
- Prepare 3-D modeling and photograph imaging.
- Construction Documents
- Finalize details, plans and specifications for permit, bid and construction.
- Coordinate final hardscape and planting plans with architect, owner and other disciplines.
- Select site furnishings, planters, urns, tables, chairs, benches, athletic equipment, trash receptacles, etc.
- Prepare specifications.
- Construction Administration
- Recommend bidders.
- Review and evaluate bids.
- Make on-site construction as requested.
- Review shop drawings.
- Visit site to make final inspection and prepare punch list.
- Provide a one-year inspection.
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