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The first step in the process of achieving the landscape of your dreams, is to develop a working relationship with your designer. top UTOPIC GARDENS LLC OUR PROCESS Reviews Contact Us 1) CONSULTATION The first step in the process of achieving the landscape of your dreams, is to develop a working relationship with your designer. We at Utopic Gardens find that our initial consultation is a valuable first- step tool, for both client and designer, to learn more about each other and the project, and to help determine a perfect fit! Because all landscapes are not created equally, the initial consultation is additionally beneficial for communicating project goals and potentials, discovering any unique nuances or issues that the project may present, as well as determining the working budget and timeline to make it all happen. 2) DESIGN CONCEPT After the initial discussion, it is often helpful or necessary to create a design concept, which provides a visual representation of the proposed work. Utopic’s hand-drawn designs are inspired by the homeowner’s needs and desires, which typically evolve from wanting to create nooks, spaces and areas for children, pets and social gatherings, as well their wishes for a tranquil place to rest and look out over their beautiful garden. Therefore, time is taken, not rushed, so that the designer may become adequately familiarized with the property and its homeowner, in order to create a beautiful, functional and extremely livable and custom design. Design Concepts typically take between 4-6 weeks to complete. 3) WRITTEN PROPOSAL Once the basic scope of work is determined, whether it be a design or a project, preparing and submitting a written proposal is the next step in the process. Both designs and projects require a second visit to measure project site and to review details, so that the landscape designer, installer and the homeowner are all clear and confident in progressing to the next phase. Your designer at Utopic Gardens ensures that all parties are kept abreast of progress, options, changes, etc. to work together with professionalism and ease. We believe that, in addition to a beautiful and solid design, and a quality experienced installation, good communication is paramount! The designer is an active participant for the duration of the project, to communicate and assist with all project details. From being the liaison between all parties, hand-selecting and placing all plants, to directing boulder and flagstone placement, all in an effort to ensure that the project goes as smoothly as imagined and proposed. 4) PROJECT COMMENCEMENT As Pablo Picasso purportedly said, “Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” After waiting for all the project details to be discussed and finalized, and waiting in the queue while any proceeding projects are completed, the day of commencement finally arrives- the exciting ‘tear-out!’ This is the day when the installation crew begins removing and reducing the existing project area, quickly and efficiently, down to the blank slate it needs to be, for the new proposed creation. 5) COMPLETION Every project- from a design concept, to a simple ‘rejuvenating planting’ or a full ‘re-design’ project, are all treated the same; with professionalism and attention to detail. We always use high-grade materials from local vendors, and complete your project with a final walk- through, to answer any last questions and ensure that the project met or exceeded expectations, for all parties. We believe in modern designs with old fashioned standards. Schedule A Consultation 1 Hour $155 Back To Top Book Now

Popular Plants We Use for Our Clients- Including Plant-variety Descriptions, Specific Plant-care Info, and Special Interest! SENECIO VARIETIES Back to Succulents/Cacti Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' TYPE: Succulent EVERGREEN: Semi SIZE: 10"- 16" wide x 10"- 16" tall LIGHT: Part- Full Sun WATER: Moderate- Low ZONE(USDA): 8-11 INTEREST: Broad, Silvery-white, Velvety Leaves, Annual in Cold Winter Regions! Senecio ficoides 'Blue Chalksticks' TYPE: Succulent EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 2'- 3' wide x 1' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Moderate- Low ZONE(USDA): 10-11 INTEREST: Powdery-blue, Textured Groundcover, Tinged Purple in Sun Exposure! Senecio rowleyanus 'String of Pearls' TYPE: Succulent EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 3'- 5' Long LIGHT: Part- Full Sun WATER: Moderate- Low ZONE(USDA): 9-12 INTEREST: Shows Beautifully from Hanging Baskets!

Popular Plants We Use for Our Clients- Including Plant-variety Descriptions, Specific Plant-care Info, and Special Interest! DIANELLA VARIETIES Back to Grasses Dianella 'Clarity Blue' TYPE: Grass-like Perennial EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 1'- 3' wide x 1'- 3' tall LIGHT: Shade- Full Sun WATER: Low- Regular ZONE(USDA): 8-11 INTEREST: Frosty-blue, Fanned Evergreen Foliage, Pale-blue Flowers and Purple Fruits! Dianella tasmanica 'Flax Lily' TYPE: Grass-like Perennial EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 3'- 5' wide x 1'- 2' tall LIGHT: Shade- Full Sun WATER: Low- Regular ZONE(USDA): 7-11 INTEREST: Strappy, Variegated Grass-like Foliage, with Pale-blue Flowers & Purple Fruits!

Our Greenery Guide is offered as an ever-growing, useful and inspiring resource for our clients, to gain a snapshot of the plants we propose to use in their unique gardens! top UTOPIC GARDENS LLC FERNS A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti P PELLAEA See More Q R S T U V W X Z Y Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti Back To Top

A Catalogue of Ground Cover Options, Varieties, and Information From Our Greenery Guide top UTOPIC GARDENS LLC GROUND COVERS Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti A A A JUGA See More B C C CAMPANULA See More Anchor 1 C D L N P T F A G H I J O E Q K U V W X Y Z M R S B D D DICHONDRA See More E F F FICUS See More G H I J K L L LYSIMACHIA See More C D L N P T F A G H I J O E Q K U V W X Y Z M R S B M N N NEPETA See More O P P PHYLA See More Q R S T T THYMUS See More C D L N P T F A G H I J O E Q K U V W X Y Z M R S B U V W X Y Z Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti Back To Top

LAGERSTROEMIA VARIETIES Back to Trees Lagerstroemia indica 'Arapaho' TYPE: Tree EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 8'- 10' wide x 18'- 20' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Moderate ZONE(USDA): 6-9 INTEREST: Frilly, Crimson-pink, Long-lasting Flower Clusters, Leaves Emerge Red, Turn Green & Change to Reddish-purple In the Fall. Pollinator! And Mildew Resistant Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' TYPE: Tree EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 14' wide x 15' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Average ZONE(USDA): 7-9 INTEREST: Smooth, Exfoliating Bark, Crepe-like Pink/Purple Flower Clusters Last Summer- Fall. Wonderful Autumn Foliage- Mildew Resistant, Attracts Pollinators! Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite' TYPE: Tree EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 10'- 20' wide x 20'- 25' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Average ZONE(USDA): 7-9 INTEREST: True Red Blossoms with Unique Smooth Bark- Fall Color! Lagerstroemia indica 'Muskogee' TYPE: Tree EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 15' wide x 15'-20' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Moderate ZONE(USDA): 6-9 INTEREST: Panicles of Light Lavender-pink 'Crepe' Flowers in Summer with Yellow Centers. Cinnamon-like Peeling Bark and Leaves That Turn A Fantastic Fall Color! Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora' TYPE: Tree EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 15' wide x 15' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Average ZONE(USDA): 6-9 INTEREST: Frilly, Rosy-pink Flower Clusters Over Long Season. Smooth Bank, Exfoliates with Age, Colorful Fall Foliage- Attracts Polinators, and Mildew Resistant!

Our Greenery Guide is offered as an ever-growing, useful and inspiring resource for our clients, to gain a snapshot of the plants we propose to use in their unique gardens! top UTOPIC GARDENS LLC SUCCULENTS & CACTI Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti A A AEONIUM See More ALOE See More B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S S S Y A T U V W X Z B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R SEDUM See More SENECIO See More W T U V X Y Y YUCCA See More Z Trees Shrubs Perennials Grass/ Grass-like Ground Covers Vines Ferns Succulents & Cacti Back To Top

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Popular Plants We Use for Our Clients- Including Plant-variety Descriptions, Specific Plant-care Info, and Special Interest! CALAMAGROSTIS VARIETIES Back to Grasses Calamagrostis foliosa TYPE: Grass EVERGREEN: No SIZE: 2' wide x 6' tall LIGHT: Full Sun WATER: Average ZONE(USDA): 4-9 INTEREST: Ornamental Grass, Lovely Accent! Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' TYPE: Grass EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 1'- 2' wide x 1'- 2' tall LIGHT: Part Shade- Full Sun WATER: Low ZONE(USDA): 8-9 INTEREST: California Native, Neat and Hardy!

Popular Plants We Use for Our Clients- Including Plant-variety Descriptions, Specific Plant-care Info, and Special Interest! LOMANDRA VARIETIES Back to Grasses Lomandra confertifolia 'Seascape' TYPE: Grass-like Perennial EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 2'- 3' wide x 1'- 2' tall LIGHT: Shade- Full Sun WATER: Moderate ZONE(USDA): 8b-11 INTEREST: Fine, Evergreen, Grey-blue, Grass-like Foliage w/ Sweetly Scented Flowers! Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' TYPE: Grass-like Perennial EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 3'- 4' wide x 2'- 3' tall LIGHT: Shade- Full Sun WATER: Moderate ZONE(USDA): 8-11 INTEREST: Fine, Green, Arching Grass-like Foliage, and Sweetly-scented Flowers! Lomandra longifolia 'Platinum Beauty TYPE: Grass-like Perennial EVERGREEN: Yes SIZE: 2'- 3' wide x 2'- 3' tall LIGHT: Shade- Full Sun WATER: Moderate ZONE(USDA): 8-11 INTEREST: Variegated, Fine Grass-like Foliage w/ Sweetly-scented Flowers!