Recent content by sms-la

Too true!!!

I'm in the landscape construction industry and can help you find the right person / company for your needs.  Private message me if you need some help.  Thanks!

Never heard of KS Landscaping.  Several of my neighbors use Aloha Landscaping and were pleased with the results.  Run by Mahe Liava'a and Sam Liava'a; they're good people.  Best of luck!

If you have no idea what it is you want to do, I'd recommend hiring a landscape architect or garden designer to get you off on the right track.  If you already know what you want to do and just need someone to draw up the plans for you, you can have that done at a significantly lower cost. I...

Any luck finding an architect?  If not, try these two: Brion Jeannette Architecture of Newport Beach customarchitecture.com Richard A. Weie (richardthearchitect@yahoo.com) Urban Arena llc www.urbanarena.com Best of luck!!!

jvna and rimrattler6 have it right: honesty and transparency.  I submitted photos of our completed yard and provided a list of changes we made that deviated from the approved plan set.  Nobody came out to verify if it was correct.  My improvement project was approved and my deposit returned...

In general, the property management companies forward the submitted plans to a landscape architect whom is contracted to review the plans to ensure they are in conformance with the HOA's design guidelines and that the homeowner is not proposing anything that might compromise the health, safety...

How does a home builder expect you to landscape an atrium and / or courtyard when the y are less than 100 square feet?  I'd love to hear what others have elected to do in these minimal spaces.  Thanks!

Did you complete your landscape plan submittals?  The guidelines are often more intimidating than they need to be.  If you're still in need of help, let me know; I'm a landscape architect and love helping people get through these overcomplicated hurdles.  Best of luck!