P.O. Box 285 Hansville, WA 98340

Phone: 1 (360) 638-1211

About Barbara Schmidt

 As a designer I respect and strive to preserve the natural attributes of our gardens. I plan landscape gardens to work  with, rather than against nature. Harmony between the natural and man-made elements of our enviroments makes the most natural landscape garden.

* I have over 30 years of hands on experience in horticulture and landscape design.

* Self-employed and serving contractors and homeowners in the Puget Sound area since 1978.

* Associates degree in horticulture and landscape design from South Seattle Community College.

* Washington State Certified Landscaper and Nursery Professional (Lifetime Certification).

* Graduate of the Master Gardeners Program.

I have many design/build projects to my credit that I am very proud of. References are available.

Design

What is Landscape Design?

A landscape design is a garden tool. It is a tool to eliminate the typical mistakes made in an unplanned garden. Mistakes can be both costly and time consuming to correct. The design and horticulture problems of a new garden should be solved before difficult soil work begins.

How is the design developed?

A landscape design is developed by understanding how the garden will be used.

I recognize that you and your property have unique needs and you may already have a tentative image of what a landscape garden should be. That image may be a very private garden for retreat and relaxation or a barbecue pit and a sport court to entertain family and friends.

You may envision your property as a wildlife refuge with meadows, woods and wetlands or as a bountiful garden yielding fruits vegetables and cut flowers throughout the year.

If your property is large enough it may be possible to have all of the above.

My goal is to define your needs and then translate them into a workable landscape design for you.

The Process

A successful landscape design is achieved through a flexible and creative design process.

As your landscape designer I will help you choose the landscape procedures best suited to your needs.

You may require a blueprint design with plant and material list which may be handed to a landscape contractor for bids and estimates. Or, we may begin on an hourly consultation basis with directions and instructions that will allow you to be as self-reliant as you choose to be.

I will recommend responsible landscape contractors, find the best topsoil and the right tractor-tiller man. If you need me I will follow through to the final mulching. In short, I will participate at whatever level you and your landscape garden require.

As an independant business person I can freely be your ally and advocate, helping you achieve the landscape garden you want through creative design and consultation.

Design & Consultation Services

The services I provide are:

Landscape Garden Consultation

     * Solving landscape design and horticulture problems at your home on an hourly basis.

Landscape Design Process

     * After an initial garden consultation I will give an estimate of the cost of a landscape design.
     *  The actual design begins with measuring and evaluation of the site.
     *  Consultation with the client is essential as the design progresses.
     * At the half way point in the design process a rough draft and preliminary plant list are presented for review and revision and a revaluation of cost of the finished design is discussed.
     * Upon completion of a landscape design, the client is presented with three detailed and scaled blueprint drawings. A plant list with botanical and common names, quantities and sizes of trees and shrubs specified in the design is presented with the blueprints.

Design Management

     *Supervision of construction and installation.
 
 

"Thank you for visiting my website. Please telephone me for my fee schedule and how I may help you with your landscape garden design needs.
My telephone number is 1 (360) 638-1211."