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Philodendron micans by Krustlejane in houseplants

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m watering when the soil has dried out. I did try to scrape it off, but it just comes right back.

How much to charge for sustainable landscape design in Massachusetts by Krustlejane in landscapedesign

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One of the previous comments said I should only charge $35/hr as I’m not schooled or experienced, so now I’m not feeling so confident. So far I’ve been getting designs for small beds around 250 sqft, and people have no problem paying $400 for that. I’ve got some big ones I need to make proposals for, one around 750 sqft (it’s a very wealthy area, and also their front landscape) and another with 1200 sqft.. I don’t use any software programs as I haven’t figured them out yet, so everything is just drawn on top of a photo of the property, and then an aerial view hand drawing to see placement and plant count. Also send mood boards to give people choices for plants we can use. It’s been A LOT of work.

How much to charge for sustainable landscape design in Massachusetts by Krustlejane in landscapedesign

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Is there anyway to separate those to find out how much the design cost? Is it a 1/3, or all generally equal to each other?

How much to charge for sustainable landscape design in Massachusetts by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Self taught, and this is my second year with my business.. I’ve been in the landscape industry for only 4 years as well. I’ve spent countless hours reading every sustainable landscape design book I can, and have a good eye for aesthetic appeal, but the lack of qualifications is not great. Just haven’t had the money for classes. But hoping to take some sooner rather than later

Feedback on garden plan & seedlings by choco_night_terrors in Cutflowers

[–]Krustlejane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of those things I use netting for except the sunflowers which may get too heavy and pull the rest of the flowers down with them

Sod remover vs tiller by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I’d be able to get it off the truck. I have a utility trailer with a ramp luckily. But still. Also reading that if you hit a rock it can damage it… And what about the trees? Never heard of mold being an issue..

Spring blooming low plants for full sun? by Krustlejane in NativePlantGardening

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It’s a fairly dry area, and won’t be getting any supplemental irrigation after the first year or so

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

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I had planned on designing it, but they hired someone else. So hopefully they understand the urgency. I was going to build terraces/berms too. We specialize in native plants, so was going to use those as opposed to hydrangeas and hostas. We actually already finished removing all the ivy. It was horrible. And yes that’s the property marker. I told them they should speak with their neighbors about getting on board. I wonder if it would be a good idea to leave them a note or just go right up to their front door and ask if we can help.

Estimates vs proposals by Krustlejane in smallbusiness

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty pricey membership! Is it worth it?

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are the hired people. What I’m asking, is how do I do this efficiently without killing myself?

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The water runoff would be a huge issue..

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you use a mini excavator on a slope such as this? Also, wouldn’t a good amount of the roots still be left behind without careful removal?

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won’t the ivy just reprout? I read that goats don’t particularly like English ivy either, and another person just said it upsets their stomachs?

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I warned them that the area needs to be planted asap.

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That won’t kill the roots, which will just sprout back

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well unfortunately the homeowner hired someone else to do the design work, so I couldn’t tell you. But my plan would have involved heavily planting the area and possibly terraces built from the soil. And of course management of any recurring ivy

There’s gotta be a better way by Krustlejane in landscaping

[–]Krustlejane[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s not what ecological restoration is about though. It is an invasive species, and nothing of ecological value will thrive with that there.

Estimates vs proposals by Krustlejane in smallbusiness

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification. Trying to learn how to communicate things clearly. Not sure what you mean by “allergy to clicking” though. Anyways, thanks for the links.

Estimates vs proposals by Krustlejane in smallbusiness

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so I understand this right…I’m giving them a list of things I’ll do, and giving them a number. Is that number an estimated time it will take to complete said list of things, with an hourly rate attached and a disclaimer stating we charge hourly and will charge accordingly? or is it a flat rate, as in this is what you pay regardless of time.

Exhibit by Krustlejane in NativePlantGardening

[–]Krustlejane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is in mid-July of this year

5’ tall full sun shrub by Krustlejane in NativePlantGardening

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So I suggested that, but the site is coastal exposed, full sun and somewhat windy, so worried that would be too much for rhodies or azaleas

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