Art of The Yard in Denver offers a few tips on what to do before getting started with a landscape designer. When designing your home’s new landscaping, having a good idea of what you want ahead of time can help make the process go a lot smoother for everyone involved. Read on to learn how you can efficiently work with your landscape team and enjoy the incredible results.
Designer-client relationship
First off, when meeting and working with your new landscape designer, be sure that you feel heard. Sometimes, a designer may steamroll your ideas or concerns and merely take over the entire design process without giving you a voice or acknowledgment.
At Art of the Yard, we occasionally have clients come to us after bad experiences with other companies. Not listening or taking over is simply not how we operate, ever. We believe in partnerships and making your needs, wants and satisfaction our only priority.
Get to know your property
If possible, it’s best to live on the property before tackling the landscaping. This way, you can get a sense of the environment. Make note of the wetter and drier areas, as well as what areas of the yard get the most sun or none. If this isn’t feasible, we can certainly advise you based on how the space is positioned, as well as adjust plans if needed.
Understand property issues
If you’re currently living at your property, you likely have a list of things that are not working right and need adjusting. This is essential information to tell your landscape designer up front, so that they can address any issues during the planning phase and create better results for your landscaping.
Maintenance
Let your landscape professional know right from the start how many hours you plan to be in the garden every week, so they can keep that in mind as they pick and choose the right plants and designs for your space. Too much maintenance will lead to an overrun landscape, which no one wants.
Balance
It’s great to have an idea of what you want in a landscape design, but we do ask that you be open to ideas from our experienced designers. As mentioned above, your landscape design process is going to be a collaboration. While you’ll have final say, we will guide you in making the best choices.
Regulations
Help the project run smoother by knowing what regulations must be adhered to in regard to your property. Is there a homeowner’s association or other rules of the community to follow? Look at the setback regulations which are guidelines for how close to the property line you can landscape.
Details
Finally, don’t sweat the small stuff. When hiring a landscape designer, you are getting a professional take on your space, and sometimes they will have to make unexpected but necessary adjustments. Don’t get caught up in the details, that’s our job, and we always have your best interests in mind.
Now that you have an idea of what to do before getting started with a landscape designer, get in touch with the trusted team at Art of The Yard. We’re eager to start on your new landscape project and look forward to creating exceptional results for your property soon!