Brilliant Design—Elegant Solutions
We specialize in resort-like ammenities so that your home landscape is truely relaxing and enjoyable.
Whether your landscape is large or small, views are always considered and developed.
Drama, yes but, more importantly, outdoor lighting adds mood, ambiance, and romance. A must have!
Great exterior low-voltage lighting provides security as well as beauty.
The landscape should reveal itself slowly so that it can be experienced a little at a time.
Careful design considers not only the ground plane but, also, the side planes and the ceiling planes.
Whether the feature is a French antique, as it is here, it becomes a focal point and draws attention to an area and makes it special.
Like music, the landscape can have rhythm, repeating motifs and patterns, which gratifies the mind and amplifies perspective.
Everyone craves intimate, private spaces where they can feel protected and be themselves.
Low-maintenance water features add sound to the landscape, attract wildlife, and is psychologically soothing.
This is your official public face, the one that every stranger, neighbor, or guest sees.
The lush look of well-designed beds appeals to the nature-lover, weekend gardener in us all.
Garden houses, gazebos, pergolas, and arbors provide either a point of transition or a place destination within your landscape.
During Spring, the eye hungers for blooms and greenery -- Every home should have a bed of Spring bulbs.
A great way to add beauty and drama - even without water - these features are in great demand.
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15MASTER DESIGNERS | MASTER GARDENERS | MASTER CRAFTSMEN
Landscaping is an art form
You need to have a painter's eye for color and composition, an architect's sense of architectural scale, balance and symmetry, a sculptor's feel for manipulating form, texture, and three dimensional space; a horticulturist's understanding of plants and agriculture to enhance the beauty of the space with changing seasons, sounds, smells, and romance; and a contractor's knowledge of building and construction techniques that incorporates eco-friendly, low-maintenance, enduring materials with the highest standards of craftsmanship. Trusting your landscaping project to someone without this rich body of education and experience is unwise at best. At Marotte Landscape Design we have both the education and over 25 years experience assisting the most discriminating clients achieve their dreams of a natural oasis... or a resort-like paradise... just out their back door.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR PROJECTTHERE ARE few barriers to get into landscaping. Having equipment is not the same thing as having training, experience, or even expertise. Ask about advanced school degrees, specialized training, and industry certificates of skill. Ask to see the contractors professional liability insurance. Afterall, if someone were to get hurt on your property while working on your project, you don't want to be personally liable. |
PROJECTS OF ALL SIZESWE ARE PROUD of our tradition of bringing world-class, high-quality design to projects of all sizes. Indeed, smaller projects can make dramatic improvements to a tiny space, and greatly enhance the homeowners enjoyment of their landscape. Moreover, you'll find that your money can have a greater impact because you have less square feet of area to cover. This means that your money goes farther and quality materials, details ,and higher levels of craftsmanship can be realized. |
REQUEST A QUOTEWHENEVER YOU'RE READY for a conversation, we're just a phone call away. Whether you're building a new home or remodeling the landscape of an existing home, the earlier you call, the better. This is especially true of you want to take advantage of discounts and specials. These are always offered on a first-come-first-served basis. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. |
"Creating some of the most beautiful, enjoyable, and easily maintained landscapes…"
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
Step 1: Getting To Know Each Other
—THE INITIAL INTERVIEW
—THE PROPOSAL
IT ALL STARTS with a conversation during the Initial Interview. We discuss your interests, lifestyle, preferences, family needs, desired amenities and features.
We walk the property, look out your windows, and get a feel for the space.
We help you define the project. We listen to everything you say. We take notes.
We develop a Proposal for your review so that everything is spelled out in writing, in simple to understand language. We don't want any confusion. We believe in simple clarity. The Proposal outlines project goals, objectives.
At this point you accept the Proposal and everything begins!
THIS STEP IS FREE
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 2: The Concept Design Track
—SITE ASSESSMENT
—STARTING PLAN
—CONCEPT PLAN
—PRELIMINARY BUDGET
AFTER YOU'VE APPROVED our Proposal, the creative process kicks in. Foremost, is our goal to get you the most beautiful, the most functional, rewarding, and stylistically appropriate landscape—the most bang for your buck.
We begin with a Site Assessment by identifying those elements in the landscape that are relevant to the project, such as the house, important structures, trees, watershed, sunlight movement, views, soil conditions, house and plat plans, etc. We draw and annotate these important elements on a sheet of paper. This is called the Starting Plan.
Next, we lay a sheet of transparent paper over the top of this and let the creative juices flow. We sketch as an artist would sketch.
This approach expands the imagination, facilitates discussion, and saves you a lot of time and money. Ideas and solutions are kept at the conceptual level. Here we develop what's known as the Concept Plan. It is also at this point when a Preliminary Budget is developed.
Both the Concept Plan and a Preliminary Budget are presented for your review and approval.
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 3: The Landscape Plan
—THE LANDSCAPE PLAN
—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
—MATERIAL LISTS
—3D VISUALIZATIONS
—PROJECT BUDGET
ONCE THE CONCEPT PLAN is approved we quickly move to the next stage where the concept ideas are entered into a 3D CAD computer program and we develop the Landscape Plan. Everything is to scale, material and plant selctions are identified, square-foot and volume information is forthcoming—all with unerring accuracy and completeness. This process is critical to managing costs and obtaining qualified bids. With carefully prepared Construction Documents and Material Lists it's easy to compare one bid to another.
We can even illustrate the proposed project in 3D so you can visualize what it will look like before it's built. Our designs are meticulous, thorough, and well-considered—nothing is left to chance.
During this step we develop an accurate Project Budget that will guide and direct much of the installation. You are always consulted if there are adjustments to be made to the budget.
A good plan is always the best guide
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 4: The Pre-Installation Planning Track
—PROJECT MANAGEMENT
—MATERIAL ORDERS PLACED, TRACKED, INVENTORIED
—SITE SURVEY, PREP, AND HABITATION
—MATERIAL STAGING, LOGISTICS, EQUIPMENT
—LABOR SCHEDULING, TRADESMEN, AND CRAFTSMAN
—PROJECT SCHEDULE
AT THIS POINT, MAROTTE LANDSCAPES will provide you with a bid and get started on a high-quality installation of your plan. We have a reputation for world-class craftsmanship, using the latest, most-highly referenced methods and techniques to give our installations unsurpassed longevity and functionality— giving you a lifetime of enjoyment and satisfaction.
As we manage your project, we oversee and direct all aspects of the development.
Doing this takes careful planning. We plan and coordinate all material and product orders. We manage site logistics. And we oversee and direct the work of all tradesmen and craftsmen who are involved.
Careful pre-planning means a more productive and efficient workflow. This is highly professional approach to landscaping and we take pride in our exceptional work.
Time spent planning pays big dividends later
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 5: The Value Installation Track
—INSTALL PER SCHEDULE, WEEKLY TARGETS
—REGULAR CUSTOMER UPDATES
—ONGOING COORDINATION OF MATERIALS AND TRADESMEN
—WEEKLY STAFF PLANNING MEETINGS
—ONGOING FINANCIAL TRACKING
ONCE THE INSTALLATION IS UNDERWAY, we work according to a schedule and assigned weekly targets. We keep you, our valued customer, updated regarding our progress, and consult you as needed— unforseen things always come up. We address every detail, solve every problem, and strive for perfection.
Our work crews meet regularly to consult on our planning and scheduling, to discuss issues, and anticipate problems before they arise.
You will be kept informed of our progress relative to the budget. We are very careful record keepers. We make every effort to help you get the best return on your investment.
We install value
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 6: Landscape Transformation Complete
—SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
—MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
—FINANCIALS REVIEWED
—FINAL PAYMENTS MADE, PROJECT A SUCCESS
By now you get a sense of our highly disciplined approach to landscapeing. And the results speak for themselves.
Your landscape project is done.
It's gorgeous! And everything you hoped for.
We walk the site with you, we review and discuss the key points of care and maintenance, and you get training in the use of the many appliances and features that have been installed.
We accept your final payment. Wish you well. And look forward to our next project together.
You can't wait to show your family and friends.
Relax and enjoy the beauty
THE MAROTTE VALUE TRACK
STEP 7: After Care - Managing your Investment
—ONGOING PLANT CARE
—SCHEDULED SITE REVIEWS
—PREVENTIVE MANAGEMENT PLANS
By now you get a sense of our highly disciplined approach to landscapeing. And the results speak for themselves.
Your landscape project is done.
It's gorgeous! And everything you hoped for.
We walk the site with you, we review and discuss the key points of care and maintenance, and you get training in the use of the many appliances and features that have been installed.
We accept your final payment. Wish you well. And look forward to our next project together.
You can't wait to show your family and friends.
Your Behind-The-Scene Partner
EXPERIENCE COUNTS —
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SEASONAL SPECIALS AND DISCOUNTSCAREFUL PLANNING requires product overages to account for things like damage, rejects, and construction requirements. We always keep extra material for a couple years for matching, but after awhile the stock is sold at deep discounts. Look here for do-it-yourself bargins. |
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