Services

SERVICES

Local Landscape Design & Planning.

Serving Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Livermore, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and nearby areas.

Clear, buildable landscape plans — created through a structured design process before construction begins.

Prefer to see how the process works? → View the Design Process (with images + real examples).

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANNING

The foundation

We look at what’s working — and what’s not — bring our on-the-ground experience, and organize it into a clear, build-ready design.

What You Receive

Space planning and layout development to test how everything fits and functions
3D modeling to explore options and test decisions
Refined layouts customized for each property
Quantities and specs for structures, assets, and materials
CA Native planting program and irrigation plan
Low-voltage LED lighting plan
Local connections for installers, vendors, and landscape resources
Buildable plans, perspectives, and written scope combined into one easy-to-use downloadable SpecBook

Outcome

Clarity for costing. Confidence for installation.

Investment

Design services typically range from $3500–$6500 depending on property size and scope.

Smaller or partial projects may begin at $2500.

Each project is scoped to match the complexity of the space.

Why design first?

The biggest portion of a landscape budget is installation — so it pays to plan before construction begins. Design is the upfront investment to prevent mistakes like:

A pool without enough room to swim laps
A pergola that crowds the space
A kitchen too far from the house
Planting that doesn’t meet privacy goals

Design is the lowest-cost way to get the biggest decisions right — before construction begins.

The first step is a quick call to talk through your space, priorities, and budget range.

Client-First Design.
You hire us directly, and our responsibility is to you. We don’t mark up construction or take contractor referral fees. We recommend and work with trusted local installers, but we represent your interests and your design works with the team you choose.

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION SUPPORT

Once the design is complete, some projects benefit from optional support during installation.

Contractor Alignment (CA)

Preparing for installation

Best fit for projects with multiple trades, detailed hardscape, or complex layouts where early alignment prevents downstream issues.

Includes

On-site design walkthrough with you and your selected installer
Review of the approved design, layout intent, and key relationships
Clarification of transitions, alignments, grades, and coordination points
Review of materials, interfaces, and any remaining open decisions
Written alignment summary to confirm decisions and next steps

Outcome

A clear, coordinated start to installation — with fewer assumptions and everyone working from the same understanding.

Investment

Based on project complexity.

Contractor Alignment + Installation Design Oversight (CA + IDO)

Design support during the installation

Best fit for more complex projects where real-world conditions affect how the design is interpreted and built.

Includes

Contractor Alignment before work begins
Design guidance at key installation milestones
On-site clarification when field conditions require adjustment
Support with proportions, alignments, and spatial relationships as work progresses
Guidance where planting decisions affect layout, flow, and long-term performance
Coordination input when multiple trades or sequences intersect

All services are consultative and limited to clarification of design intent. YesPlease.GARDEN does not supervise construction or control contractor means and methods.

Outcome

The overall structure, flow, and intent of the design stay intact as the project is built.

Investment

Scoped based on project complexity and level of support needed.

How a Project Starts

Begin with a call about Landscape Design & Planning. From there, we’ll confirm whether Landscape Design & Planning is the right next step — and outline what level of planning gives you the clarity moving forward.