It is very tempting to just hire a pro. If you have the money (and find the right designer), you will get something amazing.

But what is the “right designer”??

Quite simply – “book & street smart.”

You want training AND experience. 

You need knowledge AND wisdom.

So if you are going to hire a designer, make sure they are experienced in design, installation, and using the things you want. In other words, they are wise. 

Have they built a pond?

Raised chickens?
Owned a garden?

Have they ____? [Insert your want here]

(For example, I’d rather have a master gardener design my garden than a landscape architect who has never touched one.)

Experienced designers are out there. For those on a tight budget, you can hire someone online through websites like Fivver or Upwork… Or keep it local and Google “Landscape designer” + “[your city]”.

Either way, review their portfolio, make sure they are trained in your climate, experienced in the subject areas needed, and have achieved similar successful projects.

For example, if you were to consider hiring me:

CLIMATE – Numerous projects in the tropics, sub-tropics, and temperate climates. Most designs & installs are in Canada, USA, and Australia.

TRAINING – Began career as art teacher with formal education in the arts, design, and education itself. Internationally certified Permaculture designer & teacher.

EXPERIENCE & PROJECTS – Experience in all sorts of projects; from city yards, to acreages, to retreat centres, to community spaces (schools, churches, and city land). Designs and installs have included components such as gardens, food forests, rain harvesting, composting, animal systems, ponds, hardscaping, and Air BnB stays.

>>>Read about and see projects I’ve done HERE.<<<

I specialize in helping clients find solutions that balance cost and work, while maximizing the best possible impact – lifestyle, environment, AND even income.

>>>Learn more about my services & contact me HERE<<<.