Services

Mary Weber Landscape Architecture is involved in all aspects of planning and design. Many projects involve working on a design team with architects, engineers, and other specialists and coordinating with contractors during construction to ensure that the work is properly executed. Extensive experience working with municipal governments ensures a smooth permitting process.

  • Site Planning and Design
  • Master Planning
  • Zoning Compliance Plans
  • ADA-Compliant Design
  • Construction Drawings and Specifications
  • Project Management and Bid Procurement
  • Construction Observation

Areas of Specialization:

  • Environmental restoration including using native and wildlife and pollinator-attracting plantings,  rain gardens, edible plantings, and low-water use gardens
  • Single-family homes and multi-family residential and cottage communities
  • Commercial site planning and design
  • Public projects such as parks and trails, children’s play and learning environments, plazas, and memorial gardens

Design Process:

Client collaboration is the starting point for any design project to ensure that the design meets the client’s goals, tastes, budget, and schedule. An initial consultation to visit the site and learn of your ideas and needs is the first step. A written proposal will outline the scope of services and fees. Upon acceptance of the proposal, a base map will be prepared and the site analyzed to understand its natural and cultural features. A conceptual plan will be created, often offering different alternatives. After receiving client feedback, the plan will be further developed and construction drawings prepared. If requested, bids will be obtained from qualified contractors and construction observation services will be provided.

If you aren’t interested in having a full blown plan prepared, an hourly consultation can also be done to advise about a range of landscape issues. This is usually best for someone who wants to mange the work themselves or just has a small area of concern.

Testimonials

“Mary possesses a great knowledge of landscape architecture. She knows how to design site features in relationship to the community, enhancing the site and adding value to the community. She works well as a member of a team, communicating well with team members and clients. I have worked with Mary since 1991 and highly recommend her.”
Gerald Green, former Principal at GreenPlan

After seeing good landscape architecture work for another resident in my neighborhood, and the very-professional plans submitted to our Town's design review board, I contacted Ms. Weber about my own needs at my historic 1924 house. Besides engineering expertise replacing a driveway and other hardscape issues, I needed a master plan for horticulture enhancements suitable for my limited-maintenance requirement, the very shady growing conditions,  and a somewhat complex topography. The plans and costs were reasonable, the supervision and cooperation with the contractor were excellent, and I am pleased with the results. Ms. Weber has good listening skills, incorporating the client criteria appropriately and creatively into her recommendations."
Mike McCue, Biltmore Forest

“I have a beautiful, natural landscaped yard thanks to Mary's expertise and creativity. With native trees and shrubs, rock walls and mulched paths, Mary's design matched my dreams and my budget”.
Noel Nickle, Kenilworth

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