In Phase 1 you will answer a series of questions with one of our Client Care Specialists or on our web site.

Your answers will let us to learn about your existing landscape, what you want for your new landscape and what’s most important to you.

Phase 2 – Analysis

In Phase 2, one of our Certified Landscape Technicians will meet with you to discuss your plans and actually see your landscape.

We will discuss your design ideas, desired time-line and your designated budget for your landscape project. We will also take several digital photographs of your property for design reference.

We will assess various facets of your existing landscape such as soil quality, elevation, the slopes and shape of your property, enhancing views, privacy concerns, sun and shade conditions, hiding unsightly eye-sores, the directional orientation of your home as well as color and texture of your home’s exterior in proportion to your landscape.

If you will require formal architectural plans for your landscaping project, one of our Professional Landscape Designers will also meet with you. Having both our Technician and Designer meet with you will help us understand your sense of your style, preferences and make any recommendations before drafting your architectural plans.

This will also be a time we will answer all of your questions regarding your landscape and about our company in general.

At the end of your Landscape Analysis, we will set up a second appointment to present you with your Landscape Project Proposal and delivery your customized Landscape Design.

Your entire Landscape Analysis fee is only $97.

Landscape Design

At Natural & Relaxing Landscapes, LLC we offer two levels of design to our clients --- complimentary and fee-based. Your choice of our Complimentary Landscape Design or our fee-based Professional Landscape Design services will depend on your own preferences and the size and type of landscaping you want done.

At the time of your Landscape Analysis, together we will decide whether or not formal architectural plans are necessary. If not, you can avail yourself of our Complimentary Design Service.

Complimentary Design

With our Complimentary Design service, one of our Expert Landscape Technicians will personally hand-sketch your landscape design after your Landscape Analysis has been completed and we know exactly what you want to have done.

With many levels of landscaping, we have found that our hand-sketched, Complimentary Design service is sufficient and we can still get brilliant results. In fact, every client who has taken advantage or our Complimentary Design service has been thrilled with their landscape!

Please know, however, that some types of landscaping are more intricate an undertaking than others. In this event, a set of formal architectural plans will be necessary using our Professional Landscape Design service.

Your Complimentary Design will be delivered to you during our second appointment when we also present you with your Landscape Project Proposal.

Professional Landscape Design

Our Professional Landscape Design is a fee-based service where a Professional Landscape Designer will craft a set of formal architectural plans.

The fee for this service starts at $1,200 and can increase depending on the size of your landscape and the number of times you wish to make changes to your design plans. We will collect your $600 deposit on your preliminary landscape design plans during your Landscape Analysis.

Here’s how it works:

I. During Phase 2 of your Landscape Analysis, one of our Professional Landscape Designers will accompany an Expert Landscape Technician in this getting-acquainted session.
II. During your second appointment, you will be presented with your preliminary design plans as well as a written proposal for your landscaping project. We will discuss any changes that may need to be made to the design. If necessary, we’ll go back to the drawing board until you are holding the plans to the landscape of your dreams in your hands.
Typically we find that unless you completely change your mind for the direction you want to go in with your landscape, one re-work on your plans --- maybe two --- is all that is necessary.

If it is necessary, we will set up additional appointments to present you with any changes made to your Landscape Project Proposal and/or Professional Landscape Design plans.

III. Once you’ve decided on your final design plans, you will pay the remaining balance due on your Professional Landscape Design. From that point we will proceed with
We recommend our Professional Landscape Design service to anyone who either has a preference towards having formal architectural plans in-hand prior to proceeding with the installation of their landscape, or to anyone whose vision of a landscape includes going far above and beyond the average yard.

For example, if your thoughts are of……

A grandiose waterfall that cascades off into your new swimming pool
Japanese theme garden with wetlands, koi fish and bridges or
The ultimate living space complete with outdoor kitchen and wet bar, stone fireplace and plenty of cushy seating topped off with made-just-for-you, rust-free copper shade panels that cast gorgeous shadows and light patterns down onto your new flagstone patio……
In this case we strongly recommend a Professional Landscape Design.

Acceptance of Landscape Project Proposal -

Once you have decided that you want us to install your landscape, you are happy with your design and proposal and everything fits in your budget, it is time to accept your Landscape Proposal by signing the agreement. Next we will collect your required deposit so that we can begin ordering materials for your landscape project. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.

We will set a specific start date for your landscape project, which is typically a minimum of two weeks --- unless you need it sooner, in which case you can pay additional fees for our premium “Rush” installation service.

We will also provide you with the exact number of days we’ll need to complete your project. Remember that timing is very important to us and we are going to get your job done on time (excluding any weather delays) or else your entire landscape is free.

Landscape Installation

Natural & Relaxing Landscapes, LLC offers three types of Landscape Installation.

Foundational Landscaping™

Sod / turf installation
Sprinkler systems
Downspouts
Berms and edging
Cedar fencing
Dog runs
Children’s play areas and play sets
Streambeds
Soil grading and compacting
Rock and mulch ground-cover
Removal of outdated, undesired landscaping
Drought-tolerant Xeriscaping
Vegetable gardens
Artisan Landscaping™

Ponds
Waterfalls
Wetlands
Flower gardens
Plants, shrubs and trees
Outdoor lighting systems
Retaining walls
patios
steps
walkways
driveways
seating areas
sitting walls
custom edging constructed from natural and faux stone such as flagstone, moss rock, boulders, granite, brick, pavers, block, basic, stamped and/or colored concrete and more
Theme Gardens - Japanese, English, Tuscan, Chinese, Butterfly, Cutting, Zen and more
Hand-sculpted metal artistry for arbors, fences, seating and more
LuxLife™ Landscaping

Fire pits
Fireplaces
Hand-built BBQ’s
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Living Rooms
Decks
Water misting system
Water fountains
Putting greens
Trampoline pits
Horseshoe pits
Swimming pools
Jacuzzi spas
Sports courts
Trellises
Arbors
Gazebos
Patio Heaters
Gas lights and tiki torches
Landscape Maintenance

The investment you’ve put into your landscape will need to be continually maintained and developed. Mother Nature never rests in reclaiming what is hers, and in a short time you could be left starting over from the beginning if you do not care for your new landscape properly.

Our goal is to benefit you by offering services that make maintaining your landscape as hands-off and convenient as possible.