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McK Designs (pronounced "McKay") is a landscape design consulting service that works with residential clients on Virginia's Eastern Shore to develop a plan that meets their needs while offering solutions that are sustainable and, when possible, inclusive of native and low maintenance plants. The service includes a Base Map drawing of the garden space that includes a to-scale rendering which identifies existing features and plants to be retained and a User & Site Analysis which defines the property attributes, constraints, and user preferences. In addition to the Base Map, the Design Plan, which is the final deliverable, includes recommended plant selections with alternatives and links to more information on each plant and a Shopping List which can be taken to the market as a guide to purchasing the desired plants. The client is also given access to the McK Design Idea Book to learn more about gardening guidelines, plant recommendations for this area and other horticultural information.
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Let me provide you with inspiration and courage to "take the plunge" into creating the perfect outdoor environment for you!
All good designs begin with a workable plan. And the plan starts with a Base Map which is a drawing to scale of the hardscaping, existing plant material and other static features of the site. The Base Map evolves to reflect input from the User & Site Analysis phase.
The User Analysis identifies the lifestyle and preferences of the property owner. These factors play an important role in customizing the design to fit the customer's needs.
The Site Analysis identifies all attributes of the site including walkways, buildings, orientation and other existing features. It identifies features that can be leveraged to create a pleasurable outdoor experience.
The Design Plan is the project deliverable and includes a completed to-scale Base Map including output from the analysis phase along with "bubble drawings" which illustrate plant placement and recommendations. Additionally, a minimum of two alternates are provided for each plant grouping. Recommended retail sources are also provided.