- Categories: Plan Preparation
Most of us are either too busy or just really don’t like the constant chores a large landscape burdens us with. We search for “No Maintenance” plant choices, or mulch beds with rock so we will never have to remulch. Honestly, there are no “No Maintenance” plants, and it’s a bad idea to substitute organic mulch with stone materials. We work toward “Low Maintenance,” so there’s hope for reduced work, but not no work. With all that said, though, this is the phase we’ve been working toward. Once you’re maintaining, you’re also enjoying. That’s the silver lining behind the cloud of maintenance.
Maintenance Meeting Goals
To put in place a successful maintenance program, these goals will providfe the best success:
- Keep the plant info sheets in a handy place
- Learn the operation of the irrigation control center
- Seek the help of a competent maintenance provider
- Have a plan for annual plant changes
- Enjoy the process
Design Plan Steps:
The Concept Plan is the first official plan and meeting, and establishes the direction of the design in diagram form, and establishes designer/client relationship.
The Preliminary Plan is the first overall plan set, and is mostly complete with the exception of details and material counts, which will be complete in the Final Plan phase.
The Final Plan will include all information and drawings necessary to install the design. Upon delivery of the Final Plan set, the contractor can be brought in and construction meetings can begin.