FAQ'S
WHEN IS THE JDR LANDSCAPE SHOWROOM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
The Showroom is mainly open from APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER, because this is when many of the flowers are in bloom. However, if someone is genuinely interested in having their yard designed (by my company), I can and will open the showroom any day of the year :-)
HOW WILL I VIEW MY DESIGN?
I design my landscapes using a computer software. I can let you experience the design in 3 ways:
- You can "WALK THROUGH" the design layout via an animated "VIDEO".
- You can "FLY OVER" design in an animated helicopter
- You can go directly above the design and look down at a snapshot
WHAT IS AN ENCHANTED GARDEN?
As a landscape designer, my version of an "enchanted garden" is an affordable and personalized "get away spot" designed for your own backyard. My landscape designer technique will supply you with a "getaway spot" that you can either visit with your guests, or simply sit by yourself and "de-stress" after a long day at work. (See examples of “themes” below)
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE J.D.R. LANDSCAPING?
Each area I design is personalized with you in mind. Everyone has their own favorite "theme" for a getaway but if you want something different, I am willing to work with you. Listed below are a few of my favorites:
THEMES
· Contemporary
· Zen
· Tropical
· Vegetable
· Shade
· Butterfly
· Herb
· English
· Japanese Tea Garden
Along with the design, I will also show you, ideas (through photos) of fountains, planters, gates, wall hangings, steppingstones, gravel etc. that I believe would look best in your get away spot.
If you would like to drop by and visit my SHOWROOM (free of charge)
, you can get a better idea as to what your finished garden may look like! (APPOINTMENT BUTTON IS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE).
WHAT TYPE OF PLANTS WILL BE IN MY GET AWAY SPOT?
I incorporate plants (into my designs) that are beautiful, low maintenance, and will survive in your particular backyard conditions. Conditions consist of: shade, sun, a little of both, windy, wet, all clay soil, extreme heat and even sloped hills. And although most flowers will not bloom in total shade, if this is what you are looking for, I specialize in shade plants that will. By coming to my Showroom, you can see all the different types of shade and sun plants there are to choose from. In your design, I also try to have the majority of the plants as perennials, as these will automatically "come back" and bloom for several years in a row.
WHAT IS "VERTICAL GARDENING"?
Vertical gardening is used in very small spaces. Using nearby walls, fences, lattice etc., the plants, vegetables or herbs that you purchase are repotted in a fashion for easy maintenance.
WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS DOES JDR INCORPORATE INTO THEIR LANDSCAPE DESIGNS:
Fantasy theme gardens
Relaxed Formations Of Outdoor Lighting
Meandering walkways
Nature inspired structures to cover eyesores
Waterfalls
Functional Patios (Stamped cement, Flagstone, etc.)
Trellises/Arbors/Gazebos/Pagodas
Unique Privacy Screens
Imaginative Raised Flower Beds
Hot Tubs
Cozy Cabanas
Decks ("TREX" or "Red Wood")
Zen Areas for individual fountains and other water elements
Lawn Areas (Both Artificial and Sod)
Decorative Gates and Reliable Fences
Inspiring Hardscape Ideas, (statues, pottery, boulders, wall hangings, etc.)
Wild life sanctuaries - whimsical birdhouses, flower beds for butterflies, special feeders for "song birds", hummingbird food dispensers, water elements for frogs and crickets, birdbaths and so much more!
HOW IS THE COST OF MY DESIGN DETERMINED?
There is a flat fee for drawing the design.
WHEN CAN I SEE MY DESIGN?
After all payments are received, we can sit down and look at your design together on my computer.
Once we have viewed it together, I will send you a video of the "walk-through", via e-mail. You can look at your email video version (and share with your friends) as many times as you choose. That design now belongs to you!
HOW DO I START MY LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS?
When you come to look at my showroom, I will tell you the price of the "flat fee" that I charge to draw any design. If you would like to start your design, we will pick a date for me to start my work. That will consist of:
- Half of total payment before any work starts
- Me coming to your house to take exact measurements of the area you want designed
- sitting down at your home and going through a list of questions to help me understand exactly what you are looking for
- Blocking out 1 week on my calendar to complete your design
- Receiving 2nd half of total payment
- Showing you completed design
- E-mailing you a walk thru video to show your family and friends and to keep for yourself.
- Giving you 3 days to make any minor changes FREE. (After that, each change is $100.00)
- I would like to stop by several times during your construction to see your progress, answer questions or work with contractors you have chosen. There would be NO CHARGE for this step.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO AFTER I RECEIVE MY JDR LANDSCAPE DESIGN?
· You can either do the landscaping and construction yourself
· You can hire your own subcontractors
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