A native Californian, Alita VanVliet has been designing
custom residential landscapes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and
Central Coast since 1984 and holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture
with an emphasis in Landscape Design. She has a strong art background
which is apparent in her garden design work. Her knowledge of plant
material is extensive and her use of plant combinations is artful as she
takes into account texture, leaf and flower color bringing vibrancy and
harmony to the landscape. She enjoys the extra touches and finishing
details in the garden by integrating water features, garden
sculpture, colorful pots and functional yet beautiful furniture. Her
philosophy and approach is simple. From the initial client design
meeting, to the delivery of final plans, good communication with the
client is essential. Using photos, design books, and client images,
she works closely with her clients with a goal to make each garden
design truly unique as well as functional. Working as a free lance
designer and project manager as well as working for several years within
a Design/Build Landscape firm her experience has taken her beyond the
generation of plans and into the construction aspects of the business.
Key to a good design is knowing how the industry works and the costs
related to installation. As a client you can be confident in
her ability to design within your budget.
"Tell me about your dreams and I'll bring them to life"
Alita VanVliet