Landscape Design Concept Sketches in Cedar City, UT
A concept sketch is the first real phase of professional landscape design, and it's a genuine industry-standard step, not a simplified add-on. It's a rough, loosely drawn layout showing the general placement of major elements like patios, planting beds, and walkways, without the precise measurements or full plant list found in a complete plan. The goal is to confirm the overall direction is right before investing in a fully scaled 2D plan or detailed 3D rendering.
What a Concept Sketch Includes
A concept sketch from Landscape Design Services, LLC shows the general zones and flow of your property, indicating where an outdoor living area, garden bed, or walkway path might sit in relation to your home and property lines. It's produced faster and at a lower cost than a full plan, since it functions as a starting point for discussion rather than a finished, buildable document. The sketch can be hand-drawn or produced digitally, depending on which format best communicates the idea for that specific property and project.
How the Concept Sketch Process Works
The process starts with a free phone consult to understand your project and what you're hoping to accomplish with your outdoor space. From there, we ask you to send photos and any measurements or plot plans you have, and for local clients we're happy to meet in person to gather that information ourselves. We create a draft sketch based on what's been gathered and review it together, making adjustments until the general direction feels right. Because this phase is intentionally lighter than a full design, it typically moves through fewer revision rounds than a complete 2D and 3D package.
Free Initial Phone Consult
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Tell us about your project and see if we’re a good fit—no strings attached.
Send Photos & Info
We’ll guide you on what to send—photos, measurements, or plot plans (if you have them). In Southern Utah? We would love to meet you in person. When we meet we’ll take the photos and measurements needed for landscape plan development if you choose to move forward with a design.
We create your draft plan
We use all the information gathered from our first meeting & create a custom scaled plan. Once the 1st draft is complete we review it with you for any changes ( 2d , 3d or Sketch ). This allows us to custom tailor your yard to your taste, space, goals, and budget. following this second meeting ( often online ) we move on to the 3rd and final meeting in the the design process.
Final plan & refferal
Upon completion of your plan we will schedule a meeting in person (or online). Your plan will be delivered via email & link(s). Paper copies can be provided upon request for a small charge.
We offer a contractor refferals for installation of the project if needed.
Who a Concept Sketch Is Right For
Concept sketches work well for homeowners who aren't ready to commit to a full design package but want professional input on the general layout of their yard before moving forward. They're also a strong fit for DIYers who plan to handle their own installation and need expert direction on placement and flow rather than exact dimensions and a complete plant list. Landscape contractors sometimes request a concept sketch early in a client conversation to help present the overall vision of a project before a homeowner commits to full design and construction.
Backed by Decades of Hands-On Design Experience
Every concept sketch is developed by a team led by Greg Berg, who has worked in the landscape industry since the early 1990s and spent more than 33 years designing for homeowners and supporting landscape companies across the country. That experience means even a rough first-phase sketch is grounded in what actually works on the ground, not just what looks good on paper.
Available In-Person or Remotely
Concept sketches are available in person for clients in Cedar City and St. George, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, and St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN, and remotely for homeowners and contractors anywhere in the country. Remote clients simply provide photos and basic property information, and we build the sketch from there using the same process we use locally.
Why Start With Landscape Design Services, LLC
We treat the concept sketch phase with the same care as a full design, because a weak first sketch leads to a weak final plan down the road. We ask the right questions upfront about how you use your outdoor space and what your budget realistically supports, so the sketch reflects your actual priorities rather than a generic template. From there, moving into a full 2D and 3D design package is a natural next step whenever you're ready.
Request Your Concept Sketch
A concept sketch starts with a quick, no-obligation phone consult about your property and goals. Call or text 775-690-2953, or email greg@landscapedesignservicesllc.com to get started.