FAQ

• Small Team, Big Expertise: We are a close-knit team managing both design and installation, offering an interconnected process with no surprises. You will work directly with the owner to make your vision come to life.

• Botanical Knowledge: Our team has a deep understanding of Texas-native plants and soil biology ensures healthy, sustainable landscapes.

• Craftsmanship: We partner with skilled artisans to deliver exceptional hardscapes, plantings, and custom features.

• Tailored to Texas: Every project is designed to thrive in the unique Texas climate while meeting your aesthetic and functional goals.

​​Projects begin at $15,000 for smaller, partial spaces and range into six figures for larger or more complex designs.

We offer an integrated approach to design and installation. Both the design and installation teams work together from start to finish, ensuring a streamlined and cohesive process for your landscaping project.

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• Single Point of Contact: At Dake Land Design, you’ll work directly with the owner throughout the project, simplifying communication and eliminating the need to coordinate between architects, engineers, and contractors.Integrated

• Approach: Designers and installers collaborate from the beginning, ensuring the design is practical, feasible, and aligned with your budget and timeline.

• Time and Cost Savings: Potential issues are identified early, reducing delays and costly changes during construction. The streamlined process allows for faster project completion.

• Design + Construction Expertise: The team’s combined knowledge ensures that your design is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with solutions tailored to the specific conditions of your property.

• Accountability: There is a single source of accountability for any issues that arise.

• Streamlined Project Management: From permits to subcontractor management, the design + build firm oversees every detail, so you can enjoy a stress-free experience.

How does the design + build model save time and money?

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By integrating design and construction, potential conflicts or miscommunications between separate parties are eliminated. Issues are addressed during the design phase, avoiding costly changes or delays once construction begins. And we design with feasibility in mind. This means your budget constraints and site and soil conditions are considered in the design process, resulting in a design you can actually bring to life! The result is a smoother, faster process that stays on budget.

Can you work with existing designs? Install pre-designed plans?

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Yes. We are skilled at taking pre-existing designs and adapting them to fit your budget and specific site conditions, such as light, soil, and other environmental factors, ensuring the design is both practical and successful. We have worked with several clients in this capacity, adapting existing plans to a client’s budget and on-site conditions, and our clients have been thrilled with the results.

Do I get to be involved in the design?

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Yes, we welcome your ideas! During the design phase, we’ll spend time sharing inspiration and talking through your specific vision for the project. Some clients have less in mind up front and really look to us to drive the direction of the design, while others have pinterest boards and existing plans ready to share. Our goal during the design phase is to meet you where you are at, provide education around different design directions, materials and plants choices, etc, and get aligned around a shared and customized vision for your property.

Do you offer sustainable design options?

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Yes, we specialize in eco-friendly designs, including drought-tolerant plants and water conservation strategies, tailored to the Texas climate.

What other services do you provide?

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We are happy to support install-only projects. We also specialize in plant curation and selection, and take on the occasional planting refresh project for new and existing clients.

How long does a project take?

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Depending on the scope, timelines range from one week to several months. Our experienced crew often completes work ahead of schedule.