Good Springs

 As the author of numerous publications on the topic of landscape design, I get requests from individuals of various backgrounds and income levels throughout the globe who want my help designing their dream gardens. They've seen my previous work and know they need me to assist them with their gardening. I'm moved, not simply flattered. However, few people understand what goes into creating a landscape design plan, how much it might cost, or the various issues that can arise. Typically, I travel to a client's location, which could be anywhere in the United States or even another country, and either stay there while I work on the design and then have it built, or I spend some time getting to know the clients and their property, take pictures, and then return to my studio to draw up the plans. I create a rough outline of the design and present it to them in person or over email for feedback and feedback. Once I have the green light, I generally go back to their property with a...