Inspired Garden Designs provides sustainable and joyful garden designs inspired by a client’s garden goals and preferences with a focus on waterwise plants, wildlife friendly materials, and the artful use of meaningful objects to the client. A flexible work schedule and project phasing are offered to meet budget needs.
Going beyond design
Refreshing
My goal is to refresh your garden design in a way that draws you back into the garden to relax, enjoy nature, and have a beautiful place to connect with family and friends.
Creating
No project is too small! I enjoy creating a single statement pot for a patio garden to designing plantings, paths, and artful objects in front and back yards.
Conserving
I am mindful of your budget by searching for the best priced quality products to complete a design, providing clients my business discounts received at nurseries and rock yards, reusing plants and materials on site that fit into the design plan and pacing the project in phases to match budget.
Inspired Garden Designs provides…
Full Service Planting
Full service planting provided on small projects. When refreshing a small garden area, in most cases I can prepare the area, trim remaining plants, install new plants in containers of 1 gallon or less, and add any artful touches using driftwood, rock, or art item.
Concierge Services
Concierge services to procure plants and materials desired by the client. For those that are too busy or overwhelmed by all the choices, I will shop for you, sending you pictures of finds so you can be a part of the selection. I seek out the best prices for quality plants and materials and if the items can fit in my car, I transport them to your home. All business discounts are passed directly on to you.
Communication
Work with the client’s contractor, directing placement of plants, materials, and art on larger projects. I would provide the coordination to keep the design on track, pay attention to the important design details, and oversee planting methods for the best outcome.
Experience
Work with clients on how to maintain their new plants. Helping you succeed in understanding your plants and how to care for them brings me joy. Nothing better than to help a client learn and have confidence in the garden.
Insight
Insights on where to go for best buys of quality plants and materials for those Do-It Yourself clients. Each nursery and grower carries a specific array of plants. Save time and money by getting advice on the likely vendor that carries what you are looking for at a good price.
“We can’t say enough about the magic Cheri creates when putting together a landscape plan for your yard or patio area. Even when using most of your existing plants, she just knows what to add and how to group them to create an incredible new feel to your yard. We never have used anyone who is so in tune with your needs and preferences and makes sure everyone is on the same page and within your budget.”
— Review from Mary, Carlsbad