Sandy asks…
Landscape Design?
I just started landscaping design for my first client. I live in Silicon Valley, CA. I charge $35 per hour to my client. My friend who is a also landscaping designer, charges $85-120 per hour after 1 year experience. I am wondering how much would you pay for your garden design? I know it depends on how much you make money and how big your garden is.
Please advise.
Suntan answers:
Landscape is a hard job so you can call around and see what everyone else is charging. Dont feel bad for asking for what you are worth. Landscaping is a hard job and so are some of the customers. You will find out that some want to have things changed in the middle of a project that should be extra for all the extra time and additional plants or if you have to cancel an order. Best of luck. Good studing
Daniel asks…
I need to design the landscape of a small back yard. Any tips?
I see a lot of books on designing large gardens, but we live in California and have a very small back yard that we’d like to liven up (right now it’s just mulch). Is it worth hiring a contractor? Is there good landscape design software we could use to help do it on our own?
Suntan answers:
HGTV offers an online tutorial.
If you are cramped for space. I’d plant vertically…Tall, skinny shrubs, climbing plants, hang baskets from fence, house, etc. Save all the ground space you have for you to move around in and enjoy. Potted plants offer lots of versatility. If you get tired of where they are or need that space later, just move them.
P.S. Keep the mulch away from the foundation of the house. It give bugs easier access to basements and crawlspaces.
Helen asks…
Can I find out about College`s that teach Landscape design near Preston ,Lancashire for my son?
As he is only 16 years old and would love learn more about Landscape design .
Suntan answers:
Only a thought – and I’m not trying it for you – but look at “Reaseheath” – they might be of some help or interest to you ! ! !
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