SE Portland Garden

Design-on-the-Fly mimics the way most people build their gardens over time. It provides you with a specific first project to develop the “bones" (structure) of your landscape in a cost-effective, fun and collaborative way.

Design-on-the-Fly incorporates the following steps:

• a brief consultation focusing on your goals, the scope of the project and your budget;
• measuring the site and developing a sketch to scale;
• laying out structures such as paths, patios, decks if appropriate;
• recommending structural plants;
• filling in with compatible plants as time allows.

From my clients ...

"We love the plan. It is amazing how much you did in a short time. At some point I'd like you to do a design-on-the-fly for the front yard."

— Lynn T.,
NE Portland

A practical alternative for small-area design

Design-on-the-Fly is a "quick solution" at a reasonable price for a limited area with an eye toward the overall vision for your garden. It is perfect for gardeners who enjoy developing their own landscape but want to sharpen their focus or expand the range of garden possibilities.

A Design-on-the-Fly combined with a shopping trip or two may be all that's needed to begin to transform your "yard" into a garden you'll love to live in.

From my clients ...

"I thought I'd send you a note to let you know how thrilled I am with my yard. It is amazing. What an amazing transformation!! I really have enjoyed working with you. It's more like spending time with a friend that's very knowledgeable about all things gardening. I have never been very good with the lines of my flowerbeds or all season structure but your design-on-the-fly accomplished my goals and was really fun. You had no problem taking the lead when I was unsure or following my ideas when I felt I really knew what I wanted. I'll be calling you in the future for some additional guidance."

— April M.,
NE Portland