Artichoke Design, LLC
Landscape and More
215-646-4418
Landscape and More
215-646-4418
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We create plans for beautiful and functional outdoor
living spaces.
Our services:
We design plans for
We also work with builders and land developers in creating new residential
communities and commercial properties. Contact us for further information
Public Talks
Her passion for gardening and the outdoors enables Kirsten to be an
entertaining and informative public speaker.
She has spoken on
Artichoke Design provides detailed plans that you can show to different
contractors to find the right company for your needs. We can help you
evaluate and select contractors, and will oversee construction if you wish.
Since we sell plans not plants, we do not have the bias that for example a
nursery may have - limiting its designs to the plants and material stocked
in its yard.
Process and prices:
Our design process begins with a 90-minute+ Consultation at the site. We
charge $150 for idea-sharing and a quick landscape sketch plan with a list
of important plants. This may be all that you need! If not, it can be the
deposit for a full scaled landscape plan and materials list.
Subsequent steps in the process are:
Preliminary Plans includes alternative design ideas as color sketch plans,
perspective views and list of suggested plants and materials*
Construction Documents Include detailed site plans at 1"=8'-0" scale, plant
and materials list showing quantities and sizes, and possibly lighting rough
design* enough information to get quotes from installation companies.
*Every project is different, some are more involved than others, please call
us for an estimated price.
If you are interested in expanding your outdoor living areas or would like a
garden design for your residence, call us to start the process! We work in
the greater Philadelphia area including the Main Line and Bucks County
and Montgomery County.
living spaces.
Our services:
We design plans for
- Hardscapes such as patios, walls, walkways, in concrete, pavers or
natural stone such as travertine or bluestone - Gardens such as perennial flower borders, vegetable gardens
- Water features such as pondless waterfalls, pools and fountains
- Fireplaces or fire pits with either gas or wood fires
- Lighting for safety and to accentuate the architecture and plantings
- To remedy drainage issues
- Natural backyard habitats to invite butterflies and birds, beneficials
- ...And we design sustainable planting plans for year-round interest
with little to no maintenance
We also work with builders and land developers in creating new residential
communities and commercial properties. Contact us for further information
- Lush Landscape areas with no irrigation, Bio-swales, ...
- Walkable communities, gathering areas, Highway landscapes...
Public Talks
Her passion for gardening and the outdoors enables Kirsten to be an
entertaining and informative public speaker.
She has spoken on
- Gardening techniques, including vegetable/flower gardens
- Low maintenance techniques
- Rain gardens, native plants, energy & water efficient design
- The presentation can be tailored to suit the audience.
Artichoke Design provides detailed plans that you can show to different
contractors to find the right company for your needs. We can help you
evaluate and select contractors, and will oversee construction if you wish.
Since we sell plans not plants, we do not have the bias that for example a
nursery may have - limiting its designs to the plants and material stocked
in its yard.
Process and prices:
Our design process begins with a 90-minute+ Consultation at the site. We
charge $150 for idea-sharing and a quick landscape sketch plan with a list
of important plants. This may be all that you need! If not, it can be the
deposit for a full scaled landscape plan and materials list.
Subsequent steps in the process are:
Preliminary Plans includes alternative design ideas as color sketch plans,
perspective views and list of suggested plants and materials*
Construction Documents Include detailed site plans at 1"=8'-0" scale, plant
and materials list showing quantities and sizes, and possibly lighting rough
design* enough information to get quotes from installation companies.
*Every project is different, some are more involved than others, please call
us for an estimated price.
If you are interested in expanding your outdoor living areas or would like a
garden design for your residence, call us to start the process! We work in
the greater Philadelphia area including the Main Line and Bucks County
and Montgomery County.
We are a Landscape Architecture Company.
There are several reasons you should hire a
landscape architect rather than a landscape designer.
Experienced and Licensed Landscape Architects:
- Must complete a 4-year undergraduate program,
a 2-year apprenticeship, pass a 5-day exam and
once licensed, must earn continuing education
credits each year to maintain their license - Are trained in environmental issues, stormwater
management and horticulture, installation
techniques and functional design - Are licensed to submit grading plans as well as
sedimentation and erosion control plans needed
for many township permits - Are experienced in designing to reduce water
needs for the landscape - and to increase energy efficiency for the building
by creating a unique site layout and planting
design for each project
