HOW TO CONNECT
cell: (510) 847-0102
Introductory Phone Call:
Let's talk about why you're planning your garden project, what you hope to accomplish, when you need it done, and we'll share how we work, and when we can help. Together we will determine whether we might be a good fit and, if so, schedule an on-site consultation.
To get started, click the above button to schedule a phone call with Reka, or complete this form:
Thank you! I will contact you as soon as possible and look forward to talking to you about your project!-Reka
HOW WE WORK:
Service 1: Garden Consultations
Typically one to two hours on-site. We discuss your vision, needs and usage, garden features desired, site opportunities and constraints, your schedule and budget, some possible solutions to address site issues, plant communities suggestions, and specific services we provide to help your vision come to life. Together we will revisit whether we are a good fit, and, if so, review and discuss our design agreement. On-site consultations are billed at an hourly rate, please contact us for details.
Folks who've participated in this year's Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour receive a discounted rate.
Service 2: Garden Design
If we're both interested in collaborating further to flesh out the project design, we will provide you with a design agreement that summarizes your project scope and goals, our services and process, and the estimated range of design fees to deliver agreed-upon design services. Once we receive your signature, a deposit, and your completed design questionnaire, we can get started with the design!
A typical design will involve these steps; simpler designs may involve only a few of these items:
[1] Pre-Design:
On-site project scope meeting
Site analysis & research
Existing Conditions Plan
Virtual Pre-design meeting
Ballpark Project Costs to help define scope and design fee range.
[2] Concept Design:
Preliminary Concept Design & Presentation
Preliminary Plant Palette
Line-item Project Cost Estimates
Design ideas (plants, materials boards, sketches, and 3D models).
[3] Final Design:
May include the following, depending on project requirements:
Demolition & Site Preparation Plan
Landscape Plan with suggested materials
Planting Plan with Plant List (plant name, quantities, container size and water use)
Irrigation/Hydrozone Plan with Water Budget worksheet
Lighting Plan
Construction Details
Installation Bid
HOA and Permit Plans & Submittals
Service 3: Garden Installations
[1] Construction:
For select projects, Foss Gardens is a fully licensed, bonded and insured Landscape Contractor (C-27 #1134016), providing bespoke garden hardscape and softscape installation services with our talented and skilled construction crew.
[2] Referrals to Preferred Contractors:
We provide installation support for projects installed by our preferred Contractors and Subcontractors: Coordinate with contractor, construction observation, plant purchasing & substitutions, plant layout, etc.
Service 4: Post-Install
[1] Garden Enhancements:
Gardens evolve with a mind of their own, and may need tweaking, in-fill planting, transplanting, or editing. We are available for post-install consultations and renovations to help your garden grow into it's full potential.
[2] Seasonal Maintenance:
We provide seasonal fine gardening and horticultural care; we can help create an annual maintenance schedule for your gardener to execute, or we can provide recommendations for a routine maintenance gardener.