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Introduction

Hi, After 10 years and over 100 projects, I am inspired by a quote from Rumi: "May the beauty that you love, be what you do." I am an intuitive landscape designer with a very good eye. It is a gift and I don’t take it for granted. And I have developed a consistent way of working that makes the process transparent, simple, and I work efficiently to complete the work. I respond to inquiries by offering a free in-person consultation. I take photos of everything, inspect valves and irrigation, make suggestions and offer free design ideas. If you like my ideas, I send some images of plants, etc. and if we decide to move forward, I create a detailed estimate. Included if necessary, are costs for installing additional or new valves, drip lines, repairing sprinkler head, etc. I have two people who have worked with me for five years. I give definition to what is thriving in your garden, and then incorporate beautiful drought tolerant and low water plants and shrubs, trees, boulders, river rocks, DG, containers, fountains, etc. I love to introduce new ideas that are simple to install. During Covid, I focused on creating sanctuary gardens that inspired my clients to not see their garden as an occasional place to sit, or worry about maintaining it, but as a place to come to often where they could take time to enjoy the plants and nature surrounding them in their own backyard! That remains my focus today. Thanks Patricia 🌴🌴🌴

Overview

Hired 63 times

Background checked

2 employees

11 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2019

2018

Specialties

Softscaping

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

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Past Customer

Dec 10, 2024

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From Google

Patrica is extremely gifted !!!!! She has the ability to understand the vision of her clientsAnd then create their dream with such artistryCompassion and brilliance . She puts the same passion into her work no matter what type of job it isThank you Thank you

Past Customer

Nov 27, 2024

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From Google

Chocolate used to be my primary addiction, now its Patricia and my front garden!! Patricia is transforming my garden while being mindful of my taste and budget. She and her workers are punctual, organized, respectful and tidy up after they complete their work. As a bonus, Patricia has a great sense of humor and I enjoy spending time with her

Past Customer

Mar 5, 2024

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From Google

Patricia has a true gift with nature. Every landscape she touches comes alive transforming every inch into a magical garden. Whether Patricias projects are in Los Angeles, New York or Shelter Island, you can be sure she fully dedicates her time and creativity with professionalism. It was a true pleasure to see my garden become the natural beauty I desired!

Past Customer

Feb 16, 2024

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From Google

Patricia is a genius when it comes to design and landscaping. She understands from her film background how to visually and emotionally tell your story through plants.

Bryan W.

May 25, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

I'm glad Patricia responded to my query on Thumbtack regarding a designer/gardener who could refresh my patio container full of overgrown succulents, agaves, and aloe that I'd not trimmed for 18 months. Patricia transformed my lush yet overgrown garden. She trimmed back four large plants to make them elegant once again, she completely redesigned intricate succulent arrangements in my three smaller parts. She was very willing to hear what I preferred in he garden but I preferred to give her a free hand. I'm very happy to be sitting in my garden admiring her work this evening.

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Patricia Foulkrod

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I create a detailed budget based on labor, plants and my design fee. I don't work by the hour and neither do my guys. I bid the project based on how long it will take me to shop, install and design. I never go over budget because if there is something we decide to do after the estimate is done, you will sign off on everything, big or small. No surprises. Thanks.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1) Give a free estimate by doing a walk thru, info/garden history/discuss ideas. 2) Send photos of garden as is, with suggestions for plants or other elements and prices. 3) If necessary prep any area of the property before planting. 4) Plant first phase of design. 5) Fill in more plants and change anything that is not working for the client and myself. 6). Come back in two weeks free of charge to see everything and tweak if necessary.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been landscaping for ten years, initially creating succulent arrangements for retail. I have an eye for beauty and I know how to stage gardens. I have a strong work ethic, and I deliver on budget, and on time. I show up open minded, but prepared.