A well designed garden is more than just a luxury. A garden should be functional as well as beautiful and it should evolve over time to meet the changing needs of your family. Great gardens include spaces for numerous activities such as an intimate corner to read and relax, larger areas for entertaining and special areas for children's pleasure.
Landscape design should:
- Consider the unique needs of each individual client.
- Evaluate existing site conditions such as sun orientation, soil conditions and other factors.
- Address a wide range of aesthetic criteria towards successful integration of patios, pools, terraces, garden walls, paths, shade structures, etc.
- Define and articulate space with plantings both appropriate and complimentary.
- Incorporate environmentally sensitive design approaches such as solar orientation, water conservation, composting and organic gardening practices.
- Add finishing touches such as furnishings, pottery, sculptures etc.
I'll be happy to meet you for an initial consultation and look forward to working with you to find creative solutions to your unique landscape design challenges.
ABOUT ME
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly, SLO 1986
- California Architects Board Certified Landscape Architect,
License # 3754
Awards:
- San Francisco Bay Area Chapter CLCA Landscape Achievement
Award 2001, 2005
Travel:
- Studied abroad as part of the Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Department's overseas study program in Japan and China
- Travelled extensively to visit gardens in Italy, England and throughout Europe as well as New Zealand and Australia
I prepare preliminary design plans and working drawings necessary for permits, bidding and implementation of your landscape project.
A typical set of plans may include:
- Hardscape plans
- Construction details for Arbors, Outdoor Kitchens, Fireplaces etc.
- Planting plans
- Low Voltage lighting plans
- Irrigation diagrams
I collaborate with architects, engineers, swimming pool contractors, arborists, hydrologists and
other professionals if necessary, to facilitate completion of a successful project.
Mara Young Landscape Architect
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