For most of us, our home is the only place we have to truly express ourselves freely and unleash our inner artist. It's our unique and special place on this earth. As an extension of our home, the garden has the potential to be a living representation of our dreams, our place of sanctuary and self-expression. When thoughtfully designed, a garden is a celebration of color, diversity and life, created to feed our spirit and benefit the environment around us.
It's important to consider how we impact the resources of the planet when creating our gardens. I advocate the use of organic and sustainable materials and practices and recommend the use of plants that thrive naturally in their surroundings. I am committed to garden-making and urban beautification, one garden at a time. Each project, no matter how small, is an opportunity to improve a space, apply my creativity and plant knowledge, and get to know you.
My goal as a garden designer is to understand and help each individual I work with to create a cohesive garden that reflects their unique vision of beauty and functions as a restorative, inspiring and personalized space.
It's important to consider how we impact the resources of the planet when creating our gardens. I advocate the use of organic and sustainable materials and practices and recommend the use of plants that thrive naturally in their surroundings. I am committed to garden-making and urban beautification, one garden at a time. Each project, no matter how small, is an opportunity to improve a space, apply my creativity and plant knowledge, and get to know you.
My goal as a garden designer is to understand and help each individual I work with to create a cohesive garden that reflects their unique vision of beauty and functions as a restorative, inspiring and personalized space.
Services
2012 gold level certification of Calendula Gardens through the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.
Coordinator/co-designer for the 2012 Garden to Table Display for Oregon Association of Nurseries Yard Garden & Patio Show.
First Place winner at the 2011 Yard Garden and Patio for my container design for Magnolia Manor Nursery.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Karen Schwartz, the designer behind Calendula Garden Design.
I started designing landscapes as a way to channel my creative energy and love for plants, color and design into a vocation where I can help people create gardens they love.
Coordinator/co-designer for the 2012 Garden to Table Display for Oregon Association of Nurseries Yard Garden & Patio Show.
First Place winner at the 2011 Yard Garden and Patio for my container design for Magnolia Manor Nursery.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Karen Schwartz, the designer behind Calendula Garden Design.
I started designing landscapes as a way to channel my creative energy and love for plants, color and design into a vocation where I can help people create gardens they love.
Every project is different and many variables effect the time it takes to complete a design.
For a full landscape design package, plan on an approximate range from $500-$2000 depending on lot size, areas to be designed, project complexity and the number of design documents required.
Services can be tailored to your budget.
Garden Consultation/Coaching - help with specific problems or projects, or advice on how to get started, best plants to choose, resources, etc. Hourly charge.
Plant placement/Project Facilitation - best way to assure that the design we have created together is installed as conceived and the original intention is considered for any changes to be made.
For a full landscape design package, plan on an approximate range from $500-$2000 depending on lot size, areas to be designed, project complexity and the number of design documents required.
Services can be tailored to your budget.
Garden Consultation/Coaching - help with specific problems or projects, or advice on how to get started, best plants to choose, resources, etc. Hourly charge.
Plant placement/Project Facilitation - best way to assure that the design we have created together is installed as conceived and the original intention is considered for any changes to be made.
We are very happy we chose you to plan the landscaping of our front yard.
You listened to what I thought we would like then with your knowledge chose plants that look good and that all seem compatible with one another.
We are very satisfied with the result and have enjoyed watching as the plants settle in and blossom.
We are looking forward to the coming years as the plants fill in.
Initial Meeting - after an initial phone discussion, we meet on site to discuss your project.
I send you a questionnaire to fill out ahead of time.
You listened to what I thought we would like then with your knowledge chose plants that look good and that all seem compatible with one another.
We are very satisfied with the result and have enjoyed watching as the plants settle in and blossom.
We are looking forward to the coming years as the plants fill in.
Initial Meeting - after an initial phone discussion, we meet on site to discuss your project.
I send you a questionnaire to fill out ahead of time.
Being a gardener is a very personal thing, kind of a territorial thing as well.
I recently wanted to make some well needed changes to my landscape and came about Karen by positive chance.
We met and I knew, instantly, that this was someone I could count on to help me create a new look on my property.
She was so pleasant to work with and very easy to have in my space.
She worked very hard to fulfill my expectations and introduced me to some new ideas to create the space I was hoping for.
I look ahead to the next project together in another section of the property.
I recently wanted to make some well needed changes to my landscape and came about Karen by positive chance.
We met and I knew, instantly, that this was someone I could count on to help me create a new look on my property.
She was so pleasant to work with and very easy to have in my space.
She worked very hard to fulfill my expectations and introduced me to some new ideas to create the space I was hoping for.
I look ahead to the next project together in another section of the property.
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