I want my yard to be full of native plants!

Landscape Design

I appreciate thoughtfully designed spaces...

I want to help out pollinators and wildlife!

I'm excited to spend time caring for my new garden...

The Process

STEP 1: Getting in touch

Fill out this form to share details about your project, and I will follow up within a week. If it seems like a good match, we can schedule an in-person consultation, which is 60-90 minutes and costs $100-$150 (depending on project size and travel distance). If you move forward with a Design Agreement, this amount will be credited toward the design fee.

STEP 2: Reviewing the agreement

Following the consultation, I will send you a Design Agreement that outlines the deliverables, timeline, and fees for your project. If you accept, the design process can begin!

STEP 3: Concept Design Phase

I will create a Concept Design Package that includes an illustrative sketch plan, material options, proposed plant palette, and precedent images. This will be presented to you in a virtual meeting and sent as a PDF so that you can review and respond with your feedback.

STEP 4: Final Drawing Phase

After I have received your feedback on the Concept Design Package, I will generate a more detailed Final Drawing Set of plan drawings that contractors can reference to bid your project. These drawings will be sent to you as a PDF for your review, and minor edits can be incorporated at this time.

STEP 5: Planning for construction

If desired, I can suggest local contractors who have experience installing native plant-focused landscapes. I will be available to answer contractor questions as needed during the bidding process.

STEP 6: The garden gets built!

Once you have hired a contractor, I will assist them as needed with site layout and plant placement.

STEP 7: Following up

If you are interested in maintenance services or honing your native plant care skills, I am happy to connect you to knowledgeable professionals in the area.

Past Projects

Pollinator Poolscape

The goal for this project was to improve circulation routes and create more usable space in a backyard dominated by a fenced-in pool, while also incorporating pollinator-friendly native plants into every available nook.

Small but Mighty Sideyard

Leftover spaces like sideyards can still do a lot of work! Here, the client wanted to turn a poorly draining concrete sideyard and an unused part of the driveway into a permeable path with native plantings.

Habitat Hedgerow

A diverse hedgerow of Central Valley native trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and grasses was added to the gap between horse pastures and the property line for a Yolo County client who is passionate about supporting native insects and wildlife. This project was designed in collaboration with my Miridae colleague Kate Hayes.

Bluestone Zigzag

A playful bluestone walkway surrounded by soft grasses and flowering perennials was designed to connect two existing paths and improve views and access to the lakefront. Original concept drawings by my Miridae colleague Rowan McGuire and final drawings by yours truly.