One of the most important parts of our landscape design process is plant selection. Before one shovel hits dirt, we’ll come to the client with a list of suggested plants and proposed placement. This is a personalized process, and we will observe the client’s topography and permanent structures to ensure we’re selecting the appropriate plants for the job.

When you install shrubs, for example, you don’t want to plant one that’ll grow six feet tall in front of a window that’s only four feet off the ground. With trees, you can’t plant one too close to the house, or you risk damaging the roof. It’s more than just looking at the shrub or tree at its current state. We consider its height and width at full maturity even though most plants aren’t planted at their mature size. That way you’re not fighting to keep the plant under control over its lifespan.

You also have to consider sun exposure. If the back of your house only ever gets partial sun then you can’t plant a flower that requires full sun. Color is a big factor, too, especially if the client wants something that will serve as an accent to their exterior paint color or existing landscape.