ABOUT DESIGN SENSE

Design Sense was founded in 2001 as an independent landscape design firm. We view landscape design as a collaborative effort between the client and the designer. We create your design together. Because we are not affiliated with any nursery, installer or maintenance organization, we have only your best interests in mind. Whether your job is large or small, whether you have a new or existing landscape, your project will be treated with personalized attention and service. Each design is created to meet the unique needs and desires of the client. This is our only agenda.

When you book a consultation with Design Sense, included at no additional charge is a visit to a local nursery to view and pick potential plants with your designer. This enables you to see and touch the plants and to view possible plant combinations and groupings before they are designed into your landscape.

The success of Design Sense has hinged on its repeat customers and referrals. We are able to create a dynamic design for our clients with less maintenance by applying proper design principles. Simply stated, this means putting the right plant in the right location.

ABOUT YOUR DESIGNER

Ted Schoenherr has been working solely as a professional landscape designer since 1999. Among Ted’s greatest strengths are his ability to find solutions for challenging or unique design issues and his willingness to listen to the client.

Ted’s 5 years experience in landscape installation enables him to advise clients on irrigation, drainage and installation needs. Ted also applies this experience when he creates his designs, making sure that they conform to standard building and installation criteria.

With 6 years of background in the retail nursery industry Ted is knowledgeable in a vast variety of plant species as well as pest and disease diagnosis. His continued relationship with local nurseries allows him to assist his clients in ordering their plant material when necessary.

Combine all this with his formal education in landscape design, plant identification and botany. What you get is an experienced landscape designer with a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the horticultural field.