Landscape Designer Needed – Zone 8 Full-Sun Residential Plan with Lawn, Modern Design Aesthetic

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Hi there! I’m looking to hire a skilled landscape designer to create a clean, modern, and low-maintenance landscape plan for my residential property in a Zone 8, full-sun setting. This project is ideal for someone who enjoys creative challenges and has experience with glacial till soil, drainage-aware design, and clean, architectural layouts. Property Overview: Type: Single-family home Location: Seattle WA – USDA Zone 8 Yard Size: ~1,500 sq ft Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil: Glacial till – rocky, compact, and fast-draining Gardener Info: Homeowner enjoys colorful plants and containers but prefers very low-maintenance landscaping Existing Features: 10x10 pre-built aggregate concrete step patio 10x15 custom paver patio Gravel side yard River rock French drain at the back of property Drain near patio 6’ cedar fencing around yard AC condenser unit next to patio Design Goals: Replace most traditional lawn with micro clover and creeping thyme, leaving only a small lawn portion for dog Incorporate clean, contemporary lines with unique shapes, metal edging, and architectural design elements Create a plan that integrates modern containers and bold structural plantings Soften or enhance the gravel side yard and design a pathway leading to a future she shed Strategically design around drainage elements and the AC condenser for visual cohesion Use drought-tolerant, colorful plants suited for full sun and rocky soil Create defined zones for relaxing, planting, and circulation Optional lighting plan and phased implementation layout Deliverables: Conceptual design (2D and/or 3D rendering if available) Planting plan with species and materials selected for Zone 8 and glacial till Integration ideas for containers and high metal edging Layout plan for the future she shed with access path Basic materials list (no pricing required) Optional: phased implementation plan Please include in your proposal: 1. Portfolio or examples of modern, low-maintenance residential designs (lawn replacements, gravel or container-focused layouts are a plus) 2. Experience with glacial till soil and drainage-sensitive spaces 3. Tools/software used (SketchUp, AutoCAD, hand rendering, etc.) 4. Estimated timeline 5. Full quote for project scope I’m ready to begin soon and open to collaboration! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or request site photos. Thanks so much!

Keyword: Design layout

Price: $650.0

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