SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN will transform your life with a gorgeous yet highly-functional outdoor space - designed with water-wise and ecologically-sensitive features - leaving clients guilt-free to enjoy their lush, private havens without the stress or interruption of weekly upkeep
Naturalistic landscapes can look elegant as well as be ecological with carefully chosen plant combinations and highly-considered paths & exterior spaces​
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Our ethos is our primary objective: to craft opulent, eco-conscious landscapes tailored for clients who appreciate both luxury and sustainability
2D & 3D Schematic Design
After an in-depth property research, clearly defining the clients' goals and landscape design budget is at the heart of our schematic design process
With the use of scaled CAD layout plans of the whole landscape, 3D modelling and visuals of renderings and 'as-built' shop drawing production, we can aid in generating installation estimates and municipal approvals ​
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Beyond design services, SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN also offers project installation supervision during construction, as well as providing plant procurement working collaboratively with several local nurseries which can save time and ensure optimal quality​​​​
Ecological & Sustainable
​Preluding any work, we initially conduct an intense study of the interactions, challenges and patterns of a property, and the way the interactions affect ecological processes
We take into account issues concerning the site ecology, conservation requirements, design, planning and sustainability coupled with our client's preferences and personal systems
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We identify critical elements and concentrate on the conditions of the site to inform the decisions about the planting community - researching the geography, ecotype(s), solar aspect, seasonal and daily sun movement and the floristic and hardiness zones
Privacy is automatically considered as our plantings comprise of dense layers of native or suitable cultivars forming an unique ecosystem in sync with your property
Botanical Specialist
Our vision is to design healthy exterior spaces which develop beautifully into contemporary lush landscapes with little input or maintenance, other than seasonal management. We aspire to leverage a system to ensure all designs are on and setting trends
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After the initial consultation, site analysis and assessment is completed, we provide a multi-layered palette of plant specifications which combines our extensive knowledge of local trees, shrubs and perennials into a private, elegant transition connecting your property with the surrounding ecosystem
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Inspired by the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, wabi-sabi Japanese garden design and minimalistic Scandinavian indoor-outdoor places, our design concepts combine the clean aesthetic of contemporary modernism with thickly-layered naturalistic plantings
Save Money & Time on Your Biggest Investment
With the initial consultation and client checklist completed, our process progresses in clear, concise steps which we match to our clients' budget and needs
We provide every detail from 2D planting plans to 3D renderings and walk-thru's allowing you to visualize, plan and budget exactly what you want your dream landscape to look like​​
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A highly-considered, timeless landscape brings added value to your property, increases your self-esteem and builds better neighbourhoods
Studies have found that if homeowners use 3-5% of their home's value towards low-maintenance, quality landscaping, it doubles the ROI
SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN serves the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Gulf Islands communities. We are located in the traditional territory of the Interior Salish Lil'Wat peoples. We honour the traditional territories of the St'at'imc First Nation. We acknowledge our traditional hosts, this land, it’s gifts and our impact upon it.