Hire a designer in the fall to, at the very least, consult on your property.  One hour of his/her time can help you realize the potential and limitations of your property and design scaled drawings from which a landscape contractor can quote.

The same designer can recommend and facilitate meetings with talented and reputable landscape professionals in your area. Arranging that in the fall and winter of the previous year along with a deposit will get you first off the starting block as soon as the ground thaws!

I know I haven't been writing much lately but that's because I am out and about enjoying every minute of my job.  The pool project is moving forward quite nicely now after a long delay. Electricians, plumbers and Cabana carpenters are giving us their best and my clients and I sure do appreciate it.  Photos in my next post....stay tuned!!