What Services Do Landscape Architects Provide?
Landscape architects are professionally trained and licensed within their state to assist clients with: • Site and environmental analysis • Site suitability studies • Developing alternative land use strategies • Producing conceptual and master plan documents • Providing construction documents and details • Supervising the construction and bidding process for contractors • Landscape management and maintenance plans • Producing planting plans and specifications • Developing irrigation plans • Cost estimating and contract administration • Protecting environmentally sensitive areas • Protecting watershed and water quality • Solving site drainage or hydrology problems • Providing designs that comply with local or state regulations and codes Where Do I Start? You will want to determine the scope of the services that are required before you engage a landscape professional. Here are a few items to consider before you proceed: What is my dream? Similar to a financial plan or business plan, a la
