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Hi Linda, I am interested in a cost estimate for a full landscape design. I am in the process of purchasing land to build a new home in East Lyme and would like a "master" landscape plan that we could execute on over a several year period. We would want to incorporate an in-ground pool, walkways, patio, fire pit, children's play house, and vegetable garden. Also, with new construction when do you ideally like to get involved? Thanks, John
Answer
Hello John - We would have to see the property and meet with you to come up with a firm estimate
for a complete landscape master design plan. We have experience in design and construction
of all of the elements you mentioned, except the pool. Our website(www.SprigsandTwigs.net)
has extensive portfolios of the work we have done. Typically, we would get involved when the
house construction was nearing completion. Our process involves one or more meetings with you
to capture your preferences and vision prior to starting the creative design process. Ideally, we
would design during the winter months and do construction/installation of the landscape in the
spring, summer and fall, although we design 12 months a year. When the designs are complete,
we would meet and present planting and hardscape plans. We also provide fixed price installation
proposals for each aspect of the project. The window for planting in this area runs roughly from
late May to mid October; of course, hardscape needs to go in first and that can happen any time
of year as long as the ground is not frozen. Thanks for your inquiry and feel free to call or email
with any additional questions.
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About Linda Lillie
Linda K. Lillie is the President of Sprigs & Twigs, Inc, the premier
landscape design and maintenance, tree care, lawn care, stonework, and carpentry
service provider in southeastern Connecticut since 1997. She is a graduate of
Connecticut College in Botany, a Connecticut Master Gardener and a national
award winning landscape designer for her landscape design and landscape installation work.
