The above design is my initial concept plan for a client in Utah. One of the primary goals for this design was to manage water wisely on the property, catching and storing as much as possible from the retained hillside to the north, as well as from the home itself.
The design aims to prevent bogginess near the rear of the home during wet periods while also ensuring that water is retained for the long dry periods experienced in this bioregion.
Of course, the clients also had a number of other preferences and requirements, for recreation and for food production, and my design aims to fulfil all the diverse needs and preferences for the property.
Incorporating feedback is an important part of the design process, and this design somewhat evolved as the clients looked at the initial concept and re-evaluated some of their preferences and wishes.
This is a welcome and normal part of the process, and I believe it is always important to work with clients closely to make sure they end up with the best possible results for them.
I do not usually share full planting plans as case studies, but today I thought I would share the planting plan as delivered to the client with a full plant list. As you can see, this stage of the design takes us from the ‘big picture’ down into some of the detail of planting for a project.
Designed to be viewed in conjunction with the concept plan, the planting plans I create are designed to give clients a clear idea of the plants I have suggested in order to create the design as shown in the initial concept artwork.
I will not share the plant list nor all the details here, but this is just a glimpse of some of the work that goes into my permaculture designs beyond the initial concept plan.
If you are interested in a water-wise, sustainable design for your own property, I would be glad to hear from you. I can send you a questionnaire to get the ball rolling, and we can then work together to create a concept plan, and a full planting plan for your property.
Get in touch today to discuss your design. I look forward to hearing from you and beginning our collaboration!
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