This category of service describes building out new landscaping beds or demolishing and re-planting ~5+ plants.
Shrub Appeal's new installs consistently range between $ 5 - 15 per square foot. You would find yourself on the lower end ($ 5-10 / sqft) if you want to install all baby plants or already have garden beds built out. You might find yourself on the higher end ($ 10-15 / sqft) if you opt for specialty plants, boulders, or higher-end edging details.
If this ballpark estimate agrees with your budget, then you are ready to request a detailed quote.
A Design Consultation is perfect for a DIYer who wants advice but doesn't need photo-edited renderings or blueprints. During a design consultation, a designer will meet you to tour your gardens and learn more about your goals and preferences. Then the designer will work alone examining the space and brainstorming. During this time they'll be taking notes for the homeowner to refer to later. Often, the design can sketch full planting blueprints during this time. The client can keep any notes created in this process. The appointment typically lasts 2-3 hours.
The full design package is ideal for a DIYer who wants to tackle install themselves, a virtual consult client, or someone who wants more detail about their garden than a typical install would provide. The first step to a custom design plan is the Design Consultation, described above. Once the consultation is complete we can move forward with the full design package.
The standard design package includes:
Photo-edited renderings of your proposed design
Plant information notes so you can learn more about your plants and why they are perfect for you
A planting map
Installation notes
Maintenance notes
Details or links to where plants can be purchased
Estimated cost report
Additional services (such as a site map with specific site conditions) can be purchased at additional cost.
You will have an opportunity to review the plan, ask questions, and provide comments. We are happy to update the landscape plan and quote to further tailor it to your goals.
We are in the business of creating Curb Appeal. As such, we know exactly how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to updating your exterior finishes.
This service can be performed over email and phone and does not require an onsite consultation.
This package includes:
Photo-edited renderings of an exterior house makeover (materials and colors for siding, roof, shutters, exterior lights, sidewalks, and more)
Links and suggestions for purchasing materials
Does not include the cost of the container.
You many want a custom display if you need something deer resistant, you want to use your own pot, you need something with specific colors, or have specific light needs.
We will not increase the price of our written quotes, even if the job takes us longer than we expected.
If, overall, your project costs Shrub Appeal significantly less than planned (for example, there is less labor involved than expected or we get a good sale on plants) then we will credit you the difference.
The exception to our quote guarantee is if there are unforeseen challenges (for example: a boulder is discovered under the planned garden area or material costs increase by more than 20%).
Quotes are guaranteed for one month after the date of delivery.
Quote vs Estimate: Shrub Appeal considers a quote to be a detailed, written report of job costs and an estimate to be a verbal or casual educated guess as to what the job cost could be. Quotes are precise where estimates are ballpark.
We are happy to collaborate with subcontractors on a project to get you the best results.
Grading, patio/deck installation, stonework, and engineered retaining walls are great examples of work that we would subcontract out or collaborate on.
To ensure your design is not compromised, we do not subcontract out garden work.
50% payment is due prior to the acquisition of materials and the beginning of work.
At this time, Shrub Appeal accepts payment via cash, check, or venmo.
If necessary, the project can be broken down into steps so installation and payment is spread out over time. This is to be negotiated at the time of the proposal.
Upon acceptance of the project proposal, both the client and Shrub Appeal will sign a payment agreement which outlines the price, scope of work, and timeline of payment/timeline of work to be completed.