How it works
From first idea to a yard you love.
A clear, collaborative process that takes you from an empty backyard to a finished space you actually use, with us beside you at every step.
Day one
Discovery & site analysis
We get to know you and your yard. We note the light, slope, measurements, and anything worth keeping, then learn how you want to live outside and what your budget allows. Bring your inspiration. It all shapes your first concept.
Site visit / consultation
3D rendering
About one to two weeks in
Concept & 3D design
We rebuild your yard in photorealistic 3D, so you can see the finished space before anything is built. Then we refine it together until the layout feels exactly right.
Once your design is locked
Build-ready documentation
We produce detailed construction drawings, with every material, plant, light, and dimension specified. That turns a beautiful concept into a plan your contractor can build with confidence, no guesswork.
Construction drawings
Reviewing bids
Getting you ready to build
Bidding & budgeting
We take your plans to our network of trusted contractors, gather competitive bids, and review each estimate with you. You know exactly what you’re paying for, and your design gets built as planned.
Through construction
Construction
We make the handoff to your builder smooth, then stay in your corner as work begins, watching the process so what gets built matches the design you fell for.
Construction in progress
Finished yard
When you’re ready
Enjoy your new yard
The best part. Step outside into a space designed around your life, and made to be lived in.
What you walk away with
A plan that leaves nothing to chance.
i.
A clear concept
A vision tailored to how you live.
ii.
Photorealistic 3D
See it before you build it.
iii.
Build-ready plans
Every detail documented.
iv.
Budget clarity
Realistic numbers, no surprises.
v.
The right builder
Vetted, and guided start to finish.
Good to know
Who do we serve?
We work with homeowners who want an outdoor space that’s thoughtfully designed, not just planted and paved. Our clients tend to be busy people who care about getting it right, and would rather hand the vision to an expert than piece it together on their own. Projects range from practical yards to multi-dimensional outdoor living spaces, and whether you arrive with a clear vision or just a feeling that your space could be more, we’re here to help you shape it.
How long does the design process take?
How do revisions work?
What styles do you design in?
What’s included in your design service?
What locations do you design for?
I have a budget in mind. Can you design within it, even if I’m not sure what things cost?
Let’s begin
Still have questions?
Book a free 15-minute call. We’ll talk through your space, your timeline, and what’s possible.