Ian Robertson, Ltd.
Services Offered
Commercial and Residential Projects
Contractual Services
Master Plans: The center piece of a design portfolio, a master plan combines data collected from a site with input from the clients and design ideas from Ian Robertson, Ltd. to generate an overall design scheme for the property. Part or all of a site's boundaries can be included in the Master Plan. This plan offers a visual overview resulting in a guide which maps out how those designs will enrich your landscape.
Designing unique and well-orchestrated outdoor rooms for a Master Plan is a complex process and the cost for this service varies by project. Ian Robertson, Ltd.'s professional design fees usually account for approximately 15% of a project's total budget, although this average is only a guide and not a guaranteed price.
For this fee, Master Plans typically include the complete layout of all garden rooms, including major planting configurations and hardscape elements (paving, walls, driveways). Complete plant lists and plant photographs are included, as well as basic grading and drainage recommendations and options for hardscape materials. If needed, perspective sketches of proposed designs can also be provided.
Planting Plans: Detailed Planting Plans can be developed either separately from, or in conjunction with, a Master Plan. Unlike general planting configurations that accompany a Master Plan, Detailed Planting Plans are drawn at a scale where individual trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennial groups can be seen and precisely labeled. Qualities such as plant form, texture, fragrance, seasonal interest, soil suitability, and zone hardiness are carefully considered as planting plans take shape.
Accompanying each Detailed Planting Plan is a complete plant list that includes botanical names and common names of each plant, quantities and recommended sizes and spacing at planting time, and special comments as necessary. This list allows either the homeowner or an independent contractor to accurately install the planting plan as designed by Ian Robertson, Ltd.
If a Detailed Planting Plan is developed in conjunction with an ongoing Master Plan for the same property, the cost of this service is normally included in the total price of Ian Robertson, Ltd.'s design fees. If it is developed separately from any other design work, the cost of this service is determined on an hourly basis.
From
garden beds to large woodlands, our distinctive blend of horticultural expertise
and design creativity enables us to select plants and set them into a design
that expresses your desires and respects the nature of your landscape.
Residential examples
Commercial examples
Botanical garden examples
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Site Planning: Ian Robertson, Ltd. provides designs for house and building placement; road, driveway and parking layouts; drainage and grading issues - sensitively shaping the land and what is built upon it.
Landscape Restoration: From revitalizing mature plantings to the preservation of historic home grounds, we approach restoration projects with an eye for modernizing the garden for today’s uses while maintaining the integrity of the original design.
Authentic English Garden Design: With years of professional experience in both the United States and the United Kingdom, native Englishman, Ian Robertson, creates authentic English gardens that are inspired by the genius of the great gardens of England, including Sissinghurst and Hidcote.
Swimming Pools:
Ian Robertson, Ltd. offers comprehensive project management, from the first
questions - what kind of pool, and where? - to budgeting and construction
supervision, assuring a well-designed pool beautifully integrated into your
garden.
Residential examples
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photo by Michael
Higgins
Rock Gardens and Water
Gardens: Through thoughtful design, siting,
and planting, Ian Robertson, Ltd creates convincing, naturalistic rock and water
gardens, carefully adapted to their sites.
Residential examples
Hardscape Design:
Our designs for the built elements of the garden-patios, paths, retaining
walls, steps-reflect our commitment to using materials in harmony with your
landscape.
Residential examples
Environmental Issues: Ian Robertson, Ltd has the expertise to develop responsible soil erosion and sediment control plans, as well as providing organic soil recommendations for proposed planting.
Non-Contractual Services (Contact our office for hourly rates)
Initial Horticultural and Design Consultation: During this (minimum of) one hour on-site meeting, Ian Robertson will personally listen to your landscape needs and offer direct guidance for planting or hardscape improvements. Topics of conversation often include the following:
- General planting recommendations for screening, shade, spatial order.
- Suggestions for the location of patios, sidewalks, driveways, walls and water features.
- Grading and drainage recommendations for sites with current or potential water flow problems.
- Horticultural tips on controlling insect pests, plant diseases and deer damage.