Understanding the Proper Design & Implementation of Elements in Creating Your Outdoor Living Experience. Presented By: Jeff Moyer & Matt Hanna

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1 Understanding the Proper Design & Implementation of Elements in Creating Your Outdoor Living Experience Presented By: Jeff Moyer & Matt Hanna

2 The Experience FLOW Chart Research / Wish List Qualify Contact The Sky is the Limit Do Your Homework Call Us & Visit Us Phased Proposal Details, Details, Details... Planning & Design Where the Magic Happens Initial Meeting Get to Know Us & Your Space Presentation Construction Process Completion Leave No Guess Work Any Scope Applies: Quality Craftsmanship Enjoy & Share! Existing Home & Landscape - Landscape Remodel New Construction Functional Solutions Practical Scale

3 Gather & Collect Ideas: Pictures & Designs Features Use Your Resources: Internet Research & Create Wish List Moyersinc.net, Pintrest.com, Houzz.com, Belgard.biz Literature TV The Sky is the Limit Patios, Walls, Fire Elements, Water Features, Lighting, Plantings, Kitchens Materials, Styles, & Colors Belgard Book, Halquist Stone Book, Better Homes & Gardens, Other Garden Magazines HGTV, DIY Network Existing Homes & Referrals Gather ideas driving around different neighborhoods

4 Qualify Your Contractor: Professional Affiliations MABA, WLCA, ICPI, WGIF, NCMA, WMA Professional Reputation Awards, Testimonials, Word of Mouth Professional Qualifications Education, Experience Visit Website & Nursery Moyersinc.net, 936 Starr School Rd. Stoughton, WI Trade Shows MABA Home Products Show, Garden Expo What do they offer? Contact Your Contractor: Call Us & Visit Us! Qualify & Contact Do Your Homework Design, Installation, Nursery & Garden Center, Products Moyer s Inc. 936 Starr School Rd. Stoughton, WI Moyerinc.net (608)

5 What to Accomplish: Present your ideas and Wish List Assess the Space Initial Meeting Get to Know Us & Your Space Walk around the yard, take a look at interior spaces and views as well! Establish the Scope of the Project Discuss all of the elements and spaces desired Understand what a Master Plan is Design it to it s fullest & Phase it Out, This gives you something to work off of over time Discuss Phased Budget Rough estimates, make sure everyone is on the same page Discuss Timing of the Project & Design Time frame Moving Forward

6 Create the Space: Outdoor Living Elements Extend Your Living Think of the Outdoor Space as an Exstension of Your Home The same concepts apply from indoors as outdoors; floor, wall, & ceiling spaces, lighting, functionality Elements to Consider: Patios & Walkways Decorative floor space where different textures, colors, & patterns can help define different areas Walls (Retaining, Free Standing, & Columns) Walls can help with erosion & drainage, space definition, elevation changes, & extending usable yard space Fire Elements (Fireplaces, Firepits, Fire Tables) Creates warming ambiance, night time entertainment, structural focal points, & functional cooking surfaces Water Features (Ponds, Waterfalls, Pondless Waterfalls, Fountains) Creates calming sounds and atmosphere, brings in nature, & adds a natural aesthetic to the space Lighting Warms the entire space & brings life to the landscape into the night, & adds security to your space Plantings Softens and defines all spaces, connects architectural features to the yard, & offers seasonal beauty and variety Kitchens Creates a fully functional outdoor living and entertaining space

7 Patios & Walkways Decorative floor space where different textures, colors, & patterns can help define different areas

8 Walls (Retaining, Free Standing, & Columns) Walls can help with erosion & drainage, space definition, elevation changes, & extending usable yard space

9 Fire Elements (Fireplaces, Firepits, & Fire Tables) Creates warming ambiance, night time entertainment, structural focal points, & functional cooking surface

10 Water Features (Ponds, Waterfalls, Pondless Waterfalls, Fountains) Creates calming sounds and atmosphere, brings in nature, & adds a natural aesthetic to the space

11 Lighting Warms the entire space & brings life to the landscape into the night, & adds security to your space

12 Plantings Softens and defines all spaces, connects architectural features to the yard, & offers seasonal beauty and variety

13 Kitchens Creates a fully functional outdoor living and entertaining space

14 The Design Process: Measurements, Pictures, & Analysis Base Map Preparation Concept Development Multiple rough sketches of designs and layouts Final Plan Drawings Planning & Design Where the Magic Happens Finalizing all drawings to best communicate the design which can include all or many of the following: 3-Dimensional Plans 2-Dimensional Plans Planting Layouts & Plant Pictures Lighting Plans Utility Plans Grading Plans Construction Details Details of Elements & Materials Phased Proposal Preparation Breaking down the project into detailed phases and potential for multiple smaller projects to achieve the Master Plan Schedule Presentation Meeting

15 Phased Proposal Details, Details, Details... What you Should Expect: Detailed Explanation of Project Phase & Materials Expect more than a Simple Description of Landscaping - $5,000 or Patio - $10,000 See Example of Full Proposal and Design

16 What to Cover: Presentation Meeting Leave No Guess Work Thorough Design Presentation and Explanation Discuss details, thoughtfulness of design, functionality, scale and size See Material Samples Hardscape Materials, Planting Materials, Mulching Materials Detailed Discussion of Proposal and All Phases Make sure all things are being considered Talk About Possible Edits Make sure you re getting what you want with your project, can t always get it right the first time! Discuss Master Plan Phasing if Necessary Discuss Budget and a logical plan to achieve a finished project that doesn t compromise ultimate Master Plan Talk about future utilities and details that may be required and consider them in the first phases to not limit you Schedule the Project Determine a tentative start date for the project, it s all weather dependent working outside!

17 Construction Process Quality Craftsmanship First Day of Construction: On-Site Pre-Construction Meeting Meet your Designer/Project Manager, Foreman, & Crew Paint Out the Project Layout the Project, verify scale and size Discuss All Final Details Make sure all things are being considered, leave with no questions During Construction: Don t Panic! It get s worse before it get s better! Remember we re here for your best interests Updates and Visits from Project Manager Keep in contact with your PM, make sure everything is going as planned

18 Completion Finalizing Everything: Enjoy & Share! Final Walkthrough with Designer/Project Manager Make sure everything was completed to your expectations Learn the Proper Care Techniques Go through and discuss care techniques for your investment: Planting, Hardscaping, Lighting, Water Features Review the Final Invoice Make sure there are no surprises or extras that weren t discussed Use Your Resources Call us with any future questions, use us as your landscape resource! Enjoy & Share!: Invite your Friends & Family & Share your Experience If you enjoyed your experience working with us feel free to refer us to your friends and call for future projects! Welcome to your Landscape Experience!

19 Questions??? Contact Us Please contact us with any of your questions, we d love to be your Landscape Resource! Jeff Moyer, CEO Cell: (608) Jeff.Moyer@Moyerinc.net Matt Hanna, Landscape Designer Cell: (608) Matt.Hanna@Moyersinc.net 14 Oregon Evansville Starr School Rd. A 138 Stoughton 51 Moyer s Inc. Madison Creating Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces Since 1986!