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"In the creation of healthy environments, nature's collaboration is not only important, but indispensable." Eliel Saarinen
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NEWS: The APLD conference in Pasadena - see some of Vanessa's photos of the gardens we visited - click here
	DESIGN PROCESS: (Not every project includes the complete process below. The process shown is intended to assist an Owner in the understanding of what could be involved during the course of a project.) Programming 'Programming' is the information-gathering portion of a project. During this phase, the owner provides the designer with the information to create a design that will meet the needs of the owner. Site documentation is included in this phase. Photographs and measurements are used to prepare a base plan from which to review site issues, such as grade & drainage, privacy, circulation, property setbacks, climate & solar aspects, etc. Knowledge of existing conditions and direction from the client is the foundation for the project. Concept Plan / Plant Selection The concept plan is used to convey design ideas and solutions to the owner and is accompanied by elevations, photos, material samples, and sketches, in addition to preliminary plant selection, to assist the owner in visualizing the new design. Master Plan The master plan shows the final design. It locates hardscape and plant materials in relationship to the site and architecture. It shows the shapes and sizes of hardscape and massing of plants. The type of hardscape and plants are identified. Planting Plan, Plant List & Details The planting plan locates and identifies each plant in relationship to the hardscape and architecture. The plant list gives each plant by botanical and common name, the quantity and recommended purchase size and additional notes as needed. Details on proper plant installation are provided. Hardscape Plan & Details The hardscape plan shows existing and new hardscape, i.e. paths, decks, patios, retaining walls, etc. It also provides conceptual details that describe the appearance and location of new hardscape and assist the homeowner or contractor in their efforts to engineer each item, as local codes may require. During-Installation Services Observation and coordination services are available during installation, either as consultant to the Owner during a DIY project or to report the Contractor's progress in meeting the design specified in the installation documents. Hourly Consultation MILIEUX DESIGN STUDIO LLC is available on an hourly basis to consult with the Owner on color, plants, furnishings & accessories selection, purchases, etc. We have a 2-hour minimum for an initial consultation. Garden Coaching Vanessa Nagel has gardened for over 35 years. Her ability to coach new garden owners is invaluable in helping them maintain their own garden or to instruct a garden maintenance crew with special situations. Garden coaching counsels gardeners in their own gardens. Consider it if you need advice during a garden renovation, especially. Great for new gardeners!! Two-hour minimum applies. Request information about the 6-hour design consultation. Request a questionnaire See Sample Documents visit Dragonfly Hollow - our display garden Schedule of Events back to top
		Services
	Garden design services include the following: curb appeal to enhance real estate sales on-site consultation / on-site 6-hour design garden planning & design planting plan and plant list color & materials consultation and selection plant re-arrangement consultation / 'garden coaching' plant, garden furniture & art procurement GARDEN STYLES (We've never seen a style we didn't like...) Pacific Northwest / Naturalistic Tropical Formal European - French & Italian country gardens Cottage Asian Contemporary Potagér / kitchen gardens Xeri-scapes (drought-tolerant) & native plants Rock Gardens back to top
		How We Work
	We provide hourly consultations or a flat fee for a defined scope of services. Consultations are a minimum of 2 hours. Subsequent time is billed hourly. A fixed project fee can be established once the scope of services is defined. A letter of agreement is provided with a fixed fee. Typically, after the initial 2 hour consultation, 1/2 of the entire fee is due upon presentation of the concept plan, with the remaining half of the fee due upon delivery of the final documents. We do not charge time and mileage within a 20 mile radius of our address. Mileage costs are standard IRS rates for the current calendar year. Hourly consultations & retainers are paid at the time of the consultation or initial meeting. back to top
		Studio Hours
	By Appointment Only Flexible
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Call Vanessa Nagel at Milieux Design Studio LLC to make an appointment for landscape design, garden design or interior design in the Portland/Vancouver region of the Pacific Northwest. As a portland oregon landscape designer, portland oregon garden designer, vancouver washington garden designer and vancouver washington landscape designer,we offer consultation, planning and sustainable, award-winning environmental design - Inside and Out. we help locate garden paths, retaining walls, plants, shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, flowers, pergolas, garden structures, gazebos, garden benches. We have participated in the yard, garden and patio show and the portland home and garden show. we are an association of professional landscape designers, the association of northwest landscape designers and us green building council member. we are apld and ncidq-certified.