Selecting a Garden Designer
Professional landscape designers can help with a wide range of landscape
challenges like pools, irrigation, decks, and outdoor lighting.
Landscape architects are trained to offer comprehensive design. Landscape
designers generally have less design training and specialize in specific
areas and concepts.
A professional's services can be very comprehensive and include detailed
construction specifications, construction management, plant selection and
cost estimates. Selection of a landscape designer should be based upon
his or her qualifications and ability to complete the project on time.
Most designers offer on-site consultation and less comprehensive services,
like master planning and conceptual design which emphasize completing the
project instead of designing it. Design-build firms offer design and design
construction, but may not offer both services separately.
A good personal reference is important when selecting a designer. Other
reference sources are the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado,
the Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, trade
shows, exhibits, garden centers and nurseries.
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