Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide free estimates and designs?
A design is essential in determining the cost of your project based upon square footage, materials, demolition, and installation. We do charge for our design time on a per project basis. Our hourly consultation fee is $100. Our design fee is $120/hour. If you choose to move forward, we will deduct your one-hour consultation from your final design fee. Design costs are correlated to space size and materials used. A design copy is yours to keep, with or without a project installation. We don’t provide estimates over the phone. Learn more about our garden and design services. We provide services in the Denver Metro area.
How much will my project cost?
Know your budget. Project costs are determined by square footage, materials used, and labor. Installing a garden is similar to remodeling a room in your house or giving it a facelift. Depending on the size of the room and the scope of work involved, costs can vary. Consider your garden an outdoor room remodel. Decide what is most important to you, knowing you have options. If necessary, we recommend breaking down your project into phases, allowing you to accommodate your budget. Your new landscape is an investment. It will ultimately save you time and resources while increasing your property value. Read more in garden services. Our services and materials are non-negotiable. We value our offerings and discerning clientele.
Are you landscape architects?
We design gardens. Landscape architects are perfect for projects requiring complex sight enhancements or changes, large hardscaping or structural additions, and detailed engineering plans.
I’m a DIY’er but need some help. What can you help me with?
We can consult and partner with you about building and caring for your garden. We can create designs, plant lists and mood boards along with plant sourcing. We are here to teach you how to implement regenerative practices, such as sheet mulching, composting, enhancing soil health, and native garden management. We customize consultations to meet your needs within the scope of our offerings. Consulting fees ($100/hr) apply.
What is regenerative gardening?
Read our article on regenerative gardening.
Do you provide garden maintenance?
We provide seasonal garden management coaching for existing clients only. Coaching fees ($120/hour) apply. If you are interested in becoming a design client, contact us. We offer a complimentary 30 minute garden management session for landscape installation clients after your project is complete.
Do you design and install hardscapes?
We can install pathways, retaining walls, and rain gardens. We are happy to work alongside your hardscaping landscaper with larger projects. We don’t design and install crevice gardens.
Do you offer permaculture design?
We specialize in native naturalistic gardens and building biodiveristy. We can design and install a pollinator garden, incorporating it into your vegetable garden. Native pollinator gardens invite beneficial bees, birds, and butterflies into your space, making them a great addition to edible garden success. We can also connect you with trusted, local permaculture design and consulting specialists.
I live in an HOA. Can you still remove my front lawn and install a drought tolerant, pollinator garden?
This depends on what your HOA allows. Currently, most neighborhood associations have strict regulations with no allowance for complete front lawn removal, but we are beginning to see a shift in some Colorado neighborhoods. On May 17, 2023, Governor Polis signed the Water-wise Landscpaping in Homeowners’ Association Communities bill (HB23-178) into law. This bill provides HOAs with clear guidlines and rules to follow and “may not prohibit the use of xeriscape, nonvegetative turf grass, or drought-tolerant vegetative landscapes to provide ground covering to property for which a unit owner is responsible”. See our resources for more information.