Plantkind
An outdoor spatial design company
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Full Scale Projects
1-2 year engagements
Renovations and new builds
Residential or commercial
Start to finish with project management
2-12 month construction phase
Deep client collaboration
Starting construction budgets around $75k

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Planting Focus
1-month long design sprint
Ready to plant this season
Includes plant sourcing and delivery
Contractor installation or DIY planting
Ideal for lawn replacements and front yards
Option to morph into full-scale project
Flat design fee from $5-10k  

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          Not ready just yet or still feeling out options? Our (a) Project Audit covers discover, scoping, analysis, phasing, budgeting, and guidance at $1k, while the (b) Exploration Track is a month long design sprint with flexible deliverables offered at $5k and that can morph into full-service if desired.

    






 
Investment Guide
   Sharing as much information as possible about landscape design costs, we hope to empower everyone to better strategize and prioritize their investments, creating a more balanced approach to budgeting for your home projects.





Current Availability  
  As a small business operating with detailed precision and care, we're able to take on only a handful of projects each year. At our current size we have bandwith for 10-12 select projects per year.

Proposal Process
  After filling out the form on our site here, we’ll schedule either a video call or site-visit to talk through your project together. Then we’ll share your proposal along with deposit invoice to reserve your spot on the project calendar.



Size Guide


















Small

$50k-$100k


   Communicate the design intent thoughtfully through a set of organized plans to guide the installation of the future outdoor space.












Medium

$100k–250k

   
    Communicate the design intent thoughtfully through a set of organized plans to guide the installation of the future outdoor space.

Large

$250k–$1m+
   
    Communicate the design intent thoughtfully through a set of organized plans to guide the installation of the future outdoor space.




Process



01
Programming

   Learn from the space that surrounds you in your existing site conditions to gain a deep understanding of the unique vision and desired outcomes.
02
Schematic

    Explore multiple conceptual directions to establish guiding themes for the landscape that inform and set the tone for the story moving forward.
03
Development
   Layer planting and material palettes together with selections that align with the project goals and meets the needs of the local ecosystem.
04
Documentation
    Communicate the design intent thoughtfully through a set of organized plans to guide the installation of the future outdoor space.







05
Sourcing
   Seamless project delivery and procurement with our network of suppliers for plant material, lighting fixtures, and outdoor furniture. Ensuring the original design intent is brought to life.
06
Build
   We're a team with a sharp construction skillset that's embedded throughout the entire roadmap providing an integrated project delivery, consisting of multiple site visits and agile project management.
07
Service
   You can never really finish a garden. On-going maintenance services through our community of gardeners. For those who would like to care for their garden themselves, we are happy to provide guidance and resources.
08
Maintenance
   You can never really finish a garden. On-going garden care services through our community of horticulturalists. For those who would like to do this themselves, we can provide guidance and resources.





Plantkind is a digitally driven studio with the client experience powered by screen recordings, collaborative documents, 
calendar invites, digital signatures, interactive 3d models, direct bank transfer connections, text message group chats, and more.

See more behind the scenes



On-Site


   
   While there’s much process that is connected to a specific landscape project, this section includes more general behind the scenes of growing a landscape design practice and business, in both the physical and digital worlds.

Off-Site


   Gardening in generally can be such a mystery. The idea is to put as much as possible on the table so visitors can get a more complete picture, of both the type of work and what running a landscape design business is all about.



Standard Features

In-Lite Disc Wall Fixture


Low-Voltage lighting designed in the Netherlands


Staffa, Ferm Living


Outdoor furniture from select brands



Rivian wall charger


EV charging stations



Water Right 50’ hose


No BPA recycled plastic garden hoses



Quercus kelloggii


California native trees for present and future



Rachio Controller


Irrigation systems for smart homes with weather intelligence



Aquor Water System 


Leak and corrosion resistant, plug and play hose spigots



Heath Ceramics numbers


Accessories for home exteriors




Project Components
    Gardening in generally can be such a mystery. The idea is to put as much as possible on the table so visitors can get a more complete picture, of both the type of work and what running a landscape design business is all about.

While there’s much process that is connected to a specific landscape project, this section includes more general behind the scenes.














































Buildings
    Plantkind specializes in integrating structures with our trusted 
trade partners into your outdoor space to expand livable areas.

ADUs

Type Five

Saunas

Joinery Structures

Offices

Studio Shed


Storage Sheds

Modern Spaces and Shed




California Native Plants
The use of native plants in your project conserves water, supports wildlife, reduces maintenance, promotes biodiversity, improves soil health, prevents erosion, and decreases pest issues. Plus, they honor the local ecological heritage and make use feel more connected to the specific environment where we live.




Low-Voltage lighting designed in the Netherland





Outdoor furniture from select brands




EV charging stations




No BPA recycled plastic garden hoses




California native trees for present and future




Irrigation systems for smart homes with weather intelligence

Water Wise


   While there’s much process that is connected to a specific landscape project, this section includes more general behind the scenes of growing a landscape design practice and business, in both the physical and digital worlds.

Fire Smart


    Gardening in generally can be such a mystery. The idea is to put as much as possible on the table so visitors can get a more complete picture, of both the type of work and what running a landscape design business is all about.




Common Questions

Are you available to start now or soon?

Yes. We can move quick. The trees grow bit slower.  


How much do projects cost? 

Our projects range from $75k to $5m+. We believe in financial transparency and open conversations.


Where do you work geographically?

Anywhere. We’re based in the San Francisco Bay Area but can tackle projects across the country and planet.


How much do projects cost?

Our projects range from $75k to $5m+. We believe in financial transparency and open conversations.


How much do projects cost?

Our projects range from $75k to $5m+. We believe in financial transparency and open conversations.

How about commercial projects?

Yep. Anything spatial and outside we work with, beyond residential.

How much do projects cost?

Our projects range from $75k to $5m+. We believe in financial transparency and open conversations.



How much do projects cost?

Our projects range from $75k to $5m+. We believe in financial transparency and open conversations.



How about commercial projects?

Yep. Anything spatial and outside we work with, beyond residential.








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