Concepts and Budgets

Working with Van Zelst

What do you envision for your landscape? At Van Zelst, our goal is to create a landscape and garden design that not only brings that vision to life, but complements it in ways you may not have imagined. Here’s what to expect when working with us.

Your initial meeting with the landscape architecture team

When we first sit down together, your Van Zelst landscape architect will want to know all about your family, your home and more. For example:

  • Do you entertain often? What’s your entertainment style? Whether it’s informal cookouts in your outdoor kitchen or elegant sit-down dinners, this will help guide your design.
  • What is and isn’t working for you now? Many of our North Shore clients, for example, have drainage issues. For others, we’ve addressed challenges from replacing invasive plants to removing unused swimming pools and improving backyard views.
  • How would you like to personalize your landscape? From fountains and outdoor sculptures to incorporating favorite color schemes, we love helping homeowners express themselves.

Together, we’ll walk through the property discussing these questions, considering your home’s architecture and materials, sharing initial thoughts and getting to know you before we ever put pencil to paper.