The process of creating your ideal landscape begins with exploration. You will receive a questionnaire that will ask you to think about your personal style and tastes, your lifestyle, and the way you would like to enjoy your outdoor spaces. The questionnaire will also ask you to identify the landscape areas you would like to modify.
Once you
have had time to complete the questionnaire, Beth Bandy will come to your home for an initial site visit. You and Beth will have a chance to discuss your questionnaire answers as well as your budget, to ensure that Pianta's
designs will truly meet your needs.
During this initial visit, Beth will conduct a thorough site analysis. She will take accurate measurements of your site,
inventory of your existing plants, and make notes about maintenance
issues that should be resolved (such as tree repair) before moving ahead with
other landscaping projects. She will also take soil samples, which will provide important information about the qualities of your garden soil and the kinds of plants that would thrive around your home.
Back in the studio, Beth will create a scale drawing of your property and concept
plans – rough, bubble diagrams illustrating possible options for your final
landscape design.
You will
have a second meeting with Beth to review these basic concept plans. At this meeting, you will select the concept
plan that is most appealing to you, noting any changes or additions you would
like to make. Based on
your review and comments, she will return to the studio to draft the final design
for your property.
At your third meeting, you and Beth will review the final plans and discuss the steps required to create your ideal landscape. Depending on your needs, Beth can help you stagger installation projects to meet your budget and help you keep your landscape in top shape through garden coaching and a customized maintenance plan.
For more
information, or to start the design process, please call (413-658-7095) or send Beth an e-mail.