Design

Wildwood has designed landscapes for over 40 years. We strive to make it easier for you so that all you have to do is relax and enjoy the beauty of your outdoor landscape.

We offer four options to better assist you with your design and landscape needs. Please choose the option that best fits your needs.

Option 1 (In-store Design Suggestions– for Plant-it-Yourself Customers)

Recommended for the homeowners who prefer to do the plantings themselves – (appropriate for very small landscape projects and simple ideas:  examples include selecting a shrub to hide an unsightly view or a flowering tree in the front yard):

  • Bring in pictures and measurements of the intended project area. Please consider printing out the pictures beforehand. Please keep a maximum of 2 pictures to a page (4’’ x 6’’ or larger). The larger the print, the easier it is to work from
  • Please take note of the hours and direction of sun exposure for the respective locations
  • Using these pictures and measurements, our designer will work with you to suggest the right plants for the location and intended use of space
  • We may have you fill out brief design questionnaires or ask you questions so that we will be better able to assist you
  • We have five theme gardens on our property that are intended to give design ideas or solutions to help you with your own design requests
  • We offer numerous plant lists offering ideas as to what to plant in given site conditions or with special interests in mind
  • We offer an online plant library showing pictures of the plants with information about their growing habits 
  • We offer links on our website to several very beneficial sites – please click here for additional resources
  • All of our on-line sources are at no charge to you. Any additional services or design implementation may require a fee

Option 2 (In-store one-on-one Design Consultation – for Plant-it-Yourself Customers)

Recommended for the homeowners who prefer to do the plantings themselves – (appropriate for small to mid-size landscape projects: examples include a front, back or side foundation planting, island planting, or an area around an existing pool, patio or deck):

  • Bring in pictures and measurements of the intended project area. Please consider printing out the pictures beforehand. Please keep a maximum of 2 pictures to a page (4’’x6’’ or larger). The larger the print, the easier it is to work from
  • Please take note of the hours and direction of sun exposure for the respective locations
  • Using these pictures and measurements, our designer will work with you to select the right plants for the location and intended use of space
  • We may have you fill out brief design questionnaires or ask you questions so that we will be better able to assist you
  • Our designer will draw a simple plan of the area (drawn to approximate scale) using the measurements you provide. The plan may include suggestions on areas for walkways and other outside activities, however, the greatest emphasis will be on the plant material design. For a more detailed analysis concerning matters outside of plant material we are happy to refer you to a landscape architect or firm
  • A follow-up appointment at the Garden Center to review the plan and the plant list may be necessary
  • Referrals may be suggested for any landscape services needed outside of Wildwood’s services, such as stonework, paving or lighting
  • Any additional services or design implementation will require an additional fee
  • Our landscape designer may quote you pricing for material or quote you a fee for delivery of the material
  • If you are interested in having professional planting services performed our landscape designer will be happy to refer you to a select group of outside landscape contractors. Wildwood is no longer accepting or performing new installation work
  • An appointment is required for Option 2.  Please call 401-885-4112 and ask for George
     
    Fee: $100
     
  • There is a $50 rebate on a $500 plant material purchase, or a $100 rebate on a $1,000 plant material purchase within a year of the consultation
  • The $100 fee is for a maximum of 2 hours of one-on-one design consultation. There is an additional $75.00 per hour fee thereafter

Option 3 (Assistance at Your Home or Property – for Plant-it-Yourself Customers)

Recommended for the homeowners who prefer to do the plantings themselves – (appropriate for mid to large size landscape projects or for the slightly more complicated design issues: examples include front, back or side foundation plantings, island plantings, or areas around an existing pool, patio or deck):

  • An on-staff landscape designer will meet with you at your site to discuss the scope of the project
  • The on-site visit will help our designer to get a better feeling for your needs and desires as well as a better understanding of the overall site conditions
  • The discussion will lead to a development of ideas and solutions. Recommendations will be made to offer ways on how to help solve/remedy site issues or concerns
  • The designer may take pictures and measurements with respect to the project area
  • Our designer will draw up a simple plan of the area, drawn to approximate scale. The plan may include suggestions on areas for walkways and other outside activities, however, the greatest emphasis will be on the plant material design. For a more detailed analysis concerning matters outside of plant material we are happy to refer you to a landscape architect or firm
  • A follow-up appointment at the Garden Center to review the plan and the plant list may be necessary
  • Referrals may be suggested for any landscape services needed outside of Wildwood’s services, such as stonework, paving or lighting
  • Any additional services or design implementation will require an additional fee
  • Our landscape designer may quote you pricing for material or quote you a fee for delivery of the material
  • If you are interested in having professional planting services performed our landscape designer will be happy to refer you to a select group of outside landscape contractors. Wildwood is no longer accepting or performing new installation work
  • An appointment is required for Option 3.  Please call 401-885-4112 and ask for George
     
    Fee: $250
     
  • There is a $100 rebate on a $500 plant material purchase or a $250 rebate on a $2,500 plant material purchase within a year of the consultation
  • The $250 fee is for a maximum of 3 hours of one-on-one design consultation.  There is an additional $75.00 per hour fee thereafter

Option 4 (Assistance at Your Home or Property – for Professional Planting Services)

Recommended for homeowners who would prefer to have a landscape contractor or designer plant the material for them – (appropriate for any size landscape project):

  • Wildwood is no longer accepting or performing new installation work. However, we work with a select group of landscape architects, landscape designers, and landscape contractors. Depending on the type of project we are happy to refer you to someone who we feel will best assist you with your landscape needs
  • Please inform the referral that Wildwood Nurseries, Inc. referred you to them
  • Provided that the selected landscape contractor/designer purchases all plant material for your specific project through Wildwood, Wildwood will guarantee the plant material for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The guarantee is only a one-time replacement on the plant itself.  Delivery or additional labor charges are extra
  • Upon notification from both the homeowner and referral that you have entered into a business agreement/contract with one another to have the referral install the plant material for you, Wildwood will guarantee the plant itself for one year. The homeowner, referral’s name and date of purchase will be noted on the invoice. The homeowner and referral must retain a copy of the receipt for one full year from the date of purchase
  • In the event that the plant dies within one year of the date of purchase it is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact and notify us. Please be willing to supply both the receipt and the dead plant for replacement. Depending on current availability, Wildwood will either replace the plant with a suitable match or issue you a credit for the amount paid for the item.
  • Please be aware that this guarantee is offered only to homeowners who have entered into a contract with a referred business as a result of Wildwood’s referral
  • Wildwood accepts no responsibility for any referrals, including, but not limited to, payment for services or the quality of workmanship in terms of labor or design services. The homeowner is to pay the referral directly for any installation, labor, delivery or design services
  • Please see Wildwood Policies for more information concerning this matter 

May we suggest a few tips in preparing yourself for your design consultation?

  • Decide on the area(s) you’d like landscaped, redesigned or improved
  • Determine the hours of sunlight or shade the area receives throughout the day. More specifically, for example, if the area is shaded 6 hours of the day, is it deep shade or filtered shade?
  • Do you have a choice in using evergreens, deciduous trees or shrubs, perennials, annuals, or a combination of all?
  • Are you looking for a specific type of landscape?… creating a foundation, using ornamentals, using native plant materials, creating open space or developing a play area…?
  • Have you given thought if your project would require significant ground excavation or tree work?  
  • Are you interested in having any masonry, lighting or irrigation installed?
  • Do you have a color palette in mind? Colors, sizes and textures vary greatly.
  • Are you trying to camouflage or screen an unsightly view?
  • Do you have any problems with deer grazing on your property and eating any of your plant material?