The Design Guidebook
$520.00
The Design Guidebook is a personalized, professionally produced design document built specifically for your property and your goals. It takes everything explored during the on-site consultation and translates it into a written and visual reference you can actually use. This is something to share with a contractor, work from in phases, or return to every time you're ready to make a decision about your yard. It is not a generic template or a collection of stock images. Every page is specific to your land, your lifestyle, and your design direction.
My Approach
The Guidebook gives you a personalized design framework to work from independently. By the time it's delivered, you'll have a clear design direction, a general plant direction suited to your site and climate, material and furnishing guidance, layout ideas, and element recommendations. All organized into a single reference document you can use on your own terms, share with others, or build on through additional services.
How to Book
Fill out the inquiry form on this page. Once submitted, we'll schedule a brief phone call to talk through your project, answer any questions, and make sure this is the right fit. If it's a good match, I'll send over your invoice and we'll get your appointment on the calendar!
A deposit is required to get work underway, with the remaining balance due upon delivery. The consultation fee is credited toward the total, so nothing is lost. Once the deposit is received, your project gets scheduled and work begins.
What to Expect
Everything included in Tier 1: the on-site consultation and written summary are the foundation this booklet is built from
A custom PDF design guidebook of approximately 10–20 pages, tailored entirely to your property
Project brief and design narrative establishing the overall vision and direction
Primary and secondary goals, clearly defined and used to anchor every recommendation
Curated inspiration imagery with written commentary connecting each image to your specific project
Material palette overview covering ground surfaces, wall treatments, shade elements, and accent materials
Best for…
Homeowners in Tucson and Pima County who want real design thinking in their hands but aren't yet ready for a fully drawn plan
Those who prefer a phased approach — tackling the project incrementally over time
Clients who want something concrete to hand a contractor without commissioning a full set of drawings
Those who want to develop a clear design vision before investing in CAD work
Plant palette direction organized by category such as sculptural, ground cover, vine, and pollinator-friendly shrubs
Featured design element ideas (the primary recommendation that anchors the space and brings the vision together)
Supporting elements section covering secondary features that complete the overall design
Clear next steps outlining options for revision, add-ons, and the path to a Concept Design Plan
Delivered as a PDF; printed copies available upon request
Deliverable presented in person or over Google Meet
