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How about I answer that question! At the beginning of my landscape career I would attend a client’s property and they would ask me to add some plants here, move others over there, create a bed here, plant grass there.  Time was limited so  I would complete the request without suggesting to the client that a longer term vision be put to paper.  Then I began to involve a designer.  What a difference in the level of service we now provide!  To give you an example,  I met a potential customer a short time ago who was initially looking at a few hedge plants for the back of her yard to provide screening from the neighbour.  During that meeting she also mentioned other ‘ideas’ she had for the property that would have to wait until her budget allowed.  We chatted at length and at my recommendation she involved the designer to help her achieve a long term vision. The difference?  For that reasonable fee, this client now has a blue print of what this property will look like and she is tackling different pieces over the next two years and as her budget allows.  The end result will be 100% more satisfying and she will be left with a beautiful landscape where professional thought has gone into providing a dream vision. I have no doubt this blueprint has also saved the client money.  It saved money because there is no duplication in work, the layout is set so pricing is more accurate, the irrigation company had a blue print to quote from (and several quotes were obtained as opposed to one company just working through something pieced together), and last but not least, the client knew exactly what she was getting before hand and that is priceless.  Whether it be a large or small project, I believe a designer is a cost effective measure.