Want to improve your yard, want to do it yourself, or do it in phases as time and money allow? A plan is the first step! I am trained as a facilitator for national teacher training programs, and versed in a variety of topics for all ages. Our backyard was in need of a makeover and we were a bit overwhelmed. Jamie came to the rescue, her eye for design combined with her vast knowledge of plants has transformed the space into a beautiful oasis.
Jamie is smart, talented and delightful to work with! Popped into the storefront, noticed Jamie's (owner) landscape design projects on the wall that she had created for other customers and immediately knew I would hire her to design my backyard. Jamie is responsive, attentive and really knows her stuff! She helped me visualize and create my dream, resort style, backyard oasis and I could not be happier.
I will hire her again to design my front yard when ready and highly recommend her for anyone's (big or small) landscape design needs! But whether you live in a dry area, or a fairly wet area, rain is a commodity that should not be overlooked.
Jamie is smart, talented and delightful to work with! Popped into the storefront, noticed Jamie's (owner) landscape design projects on the wall that she had created for other customers and immediately knew I would hire her to design my backyard. Jamie is responsive, attentive and really knows her stuff! She helped me visualize and create my dream, resort style, backyard oasis and I could not be happier.
I will hire her again to design my front yard when ready and highly recommend her for anyone's (big or small) landscape design needs! But whether you live in a dry area, or a fairly wet area, rain is a commodity that should not be overlooked.
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The greatest challenge to starting, or changing, your yard, is having a design.
Even if you can only do a small section at a time, a comprehensive design will make sure the final product is cohesive.
During this on-site visit we will discuss what you really want your yard to look like.
We will also identify current issues and opportunities and discuss potential options and the associated resources to to getting them done.
If after the Free Consultation we think we can work together then we I usually stay and measure your site.
Even if you can only do a small section at a time, a comprehensive design will make sure the final product is cohesive.
During this on-site visit we will discuss what you really want your yard to look like.
We will also identify current issues and opportunities and discuss potential options and the associated resources to to getting them done.
If after the Free Consultation we think we can work together then we I usually stay and measure your site.
Scalp (cut as short as possible), water, then cover with clear UV resistant plastic (so it doesn't break down) making sure there is no air flow and leave for 6-8 weeks.
Unless you have demo work to do, the first place to start is the ground.literally.
Grading is the very first thing to address.
If you will be adding retaining walls then irrigation and other wiring/plumbing will be intermixed with this step.
Be sure to do all of your grading for water catchment at this time too.
Remember, plant "proud", you don't want your plants trunk to be the place water collects or it will rot out and die.
Unless you have demo work to do, the first place to start is the ground.literally.
Grading is the very first thing to address.
If you will be adding retaining walls then irrigation and other wiring/plumbing will be intermixed with this step.
Be sure to do all of your grading for water catchment at this time too.
Remember, plant "proud", you don't want your plants trunk to be the place water collects or it will rot out and die.
There are several sources for plant lists and I suggest checking a few.
Sadly, many do not include desert plants and I have started my own lists of these.
Be sure to know the scientific name of the plant you are researching as common names can be used for multiple plants.
One missing from this list is Chinese Pistache, I unfortunately do not have the link, but at one time I searched endlessly for info on this plant and ultimately found that it was deadly to horses.
The only truly safe tree I have found is Vitex, however, I have seen horses corralled under eucalyptus and be just fine.
Sadly, many do not include desert plants and I have started my own lists of these.
Be sure to know the scientific name of the plant you are researching as common names can be used for multiple plants.
One missing from this list is Chinese Pistache, I unfortunately do not have the link, but at one time I searched endlessly for info on this plant and ultimately found that it was deadly to horses.
The only truly safe tree I have found is Vitex, however, I have seen horses corralled under eucalyptus and be just fine.
There are many reasons to teach environmental education to our kids, from increasing the critical and creative thinking skills, to strengthening communities.
The cost for these programs varies based on funding through the programs (some cover the cost of books, etc.) and number of attendees.
I can help with presentations on a variety of different topics from water harvesting, to septic safe landscaping, to basic landscape design.
The cost for these programs varies based on funding through the programs (some cover the cost of books, etc.) and number of attendees.
I can help with presentations on a variety of different topics from water harvesting, to septic safe landscaping, to basic landscape design.
