HOW IT HAPPENS:

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An INITIAL ONSITE CONSULTATION allows us to meet in person on location so that we can learn more about each other and your desires for the outdoor space at hand.  We can walk the area and discuss your ideas.  It allows me to get a good feel for the site and the depth of design work required allowing me to give you an appropriate design fee.

If you would like to just get some general advice and are not interested in designwork by me, this is also a great option.

They are a great gift idea for a new home owner that might have questions about their newly acquired landscape!   

Please contact me to set up a time.  

 

There is a fee associated with this visit.  It can become a simple consultation as well should you not be interested in a full design package.  My fee is $350 for up to 2 hours of time onsite.  I will invoice you ahead of time and this fee needs to be paid in full prior to this visit by mailed check, Venmo or Zelle.  (Additional charges apply for travel outside the Portland/Metro area and for consultations that exceed 2 hours.) 

 

 

                                                                  ONCE THE DESIGN PROCESS BEGINS:

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• an initial meeting on site together to fully discuss details

• site analysis and measuring

• studio design time

• conceptual design meeting with client (on-site or via Zoom)

• completed project presented at final meeting

 

Designwork is a creative process and I do not provide "cookie-cutter" type designs.  My work is geared toward my clients and their specific needs.  From careful plant selections to aesthetic and functional hardscaping layouts...my goal is never to push something out quickly.  If you are needing designwork in a rush, there are companies that can provide that.  Second Nature provides a great design that includes  thought, consideration and time!​

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I depend heavily on the information you share with me initially and document it carefully.  Once I have the basemap layed out, I begin the creative process. With the exception of a few plant switch-outs or what I consider small changes to original design direction, changes that mean reworking design work already completed will be charged at my hourly rate.  

 

 

 

                                                                                 THE RESULTS:

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• ​a large plan view, computer-generated drawing in a to-scale format​

• a plant list showing common/botanical names, quantities required and purchase size suggestions

• a color plant photo catalog of plants suggested from your new design

 

Second Nature Landscape Design offers a professional drawing that can be provided to installation professionals for bidding purposes.  It can also be a great tool for a do-it-yourself project that can be installed over time and at your own pace as time and budget allows.

 

A great opportunity to have all of your decisions and plans for your outdoors spaces in one easy-to-comprehend place!  

 

It includes, but is not limited to: spacial organization and development, problem solving with existing conditions, hardscaping for form and style and planting bed layout with appropriate plant selections.

 

 

 

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​NOTE:  Each property is unique and design needs are all so very different.  Ultimately, my design fees are based on size and topography of property, scope of work required, design complexity and location.  Fees can fluctuate, either up or down based on the above mentioned components as required.   

 

I ask for a deposit of 50% of the quoted design fee before the process can begin. For larger projects, I will ask for an intermediate payment once the conceptual meeting has concluded, with a final payment in full when complete and upon delivery.  

 

I accept bank-to-bank transfers using Zelle and Venmo as well as checks.    

 

 

 

                                                                    ARE YOU READY TO BEGIN?

 

                                             Contact me to make an appointment for an Initial On-site visit.

 

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PLANTS & DELIVERY:

I offer quality, hand-selected plant materials based on your new design!  Delivered to the job site, you can be ready for planting day!  I can provide a quote upon request…just ask!

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ON-SITE PLANT LAYOUT :

I am happy to assist you in laying out your new plant materials in the right place on planting day!  An additional hourly rate applies to this service.