Planning
Decide Who's on
the Project Team
Hiring talent, experience and muscle can be
a very good investment
One of the most attractive aspects of
gardening is that you learn by doing
and develop skills as you go. However,
if you decide that you want help, the
pros are standing by. Have your project
budget in mind (they will ask), and use
your diagram, photos and articles to
communicate your goals and questions.
Help with Layout, Design and
Plant Selection
The Water Conservation Garden,
San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego
County Master Gardeners and others
offer gardening classes, and some offer
design workshops and one-on-one
design consultations. If you want more
assistance, consider hiring a licensed
landscape architect or certified
landscape designer.
Their training, talent and
experience bring confidence to the
design process. Review the portfolios
of several landscape architects or
designers on their websites. Select
the ones whose designs you like,
talk to them and get quotes.
Help with Irrigation System Design
Ask for advice at an irrigation supply store
or take a look at the videos and guides on
manufacturers' websites. If you don't want
to handle this yourself, find a certified
professional on the Irrigation Association
or California Landscape Contractors
Association websites. They will visit your
property, review your diagram and create
a system design complete with a parts list
and installation guide.
Help with Installation
Hire a certified landscaper or irrigation
contractor to do all of the installation
work, or just the projects you don't want to
tackle yourself.
Favorite Websites
Click on links about certification to find certified
professionals in the San Diego area.
American Society of Landscape Architects
California Landscape Contractors Association
California Association of Professional Landscape
Designers
Irrigation Association
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