Our Process | Earthscape Landscape

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1. Initial Inquiry

Once you are ready to design and build your dream space, reach out and provide us with the details of your project. This should include:

The scope (front yard, backyard, both)
Your location
Your budget
A wishlist and/or dreams for your space

A member of our team will be in touch with you within one business day.

2. Consultation and Discovery

After reviewing the details provided in your initial inquiry, we will respond to you about the next steps. Not every project is a good fit but if our goals align, we will start the process:

On-site consultation and getting to know you and your landscape project
A design proposal and custom price guide created for you
Your acceptance of the design proposal (payment required)

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A worker drawing up their landscape design idea while siting in an office.

3. Design

During the design process styles and preferences will be discussed, materials options will be evaluated and your budget will be assessed. Together we will work through the followingstages:

In-person design kick-off meeting and project research
Concept plan development and presentation
Design revisions and budgeting
Finalizing the construction contract. Deposit for construction (payment required)

4. Pre-construction planning

At this step, our leadership will transition from our design team to our construction team. This step involves:

Preparing construction drawings and permitting (if required)
Finalizing material and plant selection
Project management (scheduling, locates, booking specialty trades)
On-site layout meeting by the Project Manager and Designer

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A group of Earthscape employees spreading out mulch for a garden alongside a driveway.

5. Construction

During this phase, introductions are made to all of our skilled workers and the transformation of your landscape begins. This involves:

On-site project kickoff meeting
The project and schedule will be meticulously managed by our team. Consistent communication will occur throughout the project and any discrepancies will be discussed with you
A pre-completion walk-around will take place with you, the site foreperson and yourproject manager.

6. Project Completion

As your project comes to a close, we look forward to handing you back your beautiful completed landscape. Your feedback is essential at this phase so we can continue to improve our process and meet your needs. To close out your project we will:

Do a final walk-through to ensure you’re completely satisfied
Discuss how essential the maintenance of your new landscape is for future success
Give you a final project completion package
Ask for your feedback

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7. Garden Management

Our fine gardening team will create a custom landscape maintenance package that is tailored to you and your property needs. This is the best way to protect and ensure the success of your landscape. Our team provides:

A Long Term Maintenance Plan
Garden Management Proposal
Weekly or Biweekly Care Packages
1 Year Walk-Around

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