available property information, user-sub-
mitted photos, videos and email to create
a design plan without ever setting foot in
your yard.
You take a photo of your outdoor space
and complete a questionnaire that involves
sharing your address and answering ques-
tions like, "Who uses your outdoor space
today?" and "Which of these deck railings
do you like?" followed by a series of styles
to choose from.
Using this information, along with satel-
lite imagery of your yard based on your
address, a Yardzen designer confirms your
property's boundaries, determines the sun
and shade patterns for your planting zone
and redesigns your space.
The least expensive package: a $649 "bo-
tanical design" includes 3D renderings,
and CAD plans for better communication
with your contractor. Once you're ready
to install, they help connect you with a
network of contractors (select areas avail-
able) or you can take the plant list to a
local nursery or hand off to a landscaper
of your choice. (Yarydzen also offers more
elaborate options, starting at about $1,000
for projects ranging from outdoor kitchens
and decks to children's play spaces; clients
receive three-dimensional renderings, at
least one revision, unlimited consultations
with the design team and referrals to pro-
fessional landscapers who can execute the
design.)
