Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert Call: A brief, complimentary first conversation to confirm fit and determine the most appropriate next step.

Before we schedule a brief, complimentary call, share a few details about your property and what you’re hoping to create. This allows me to confirm fit and recommend the most appropriate next step.

Most people complete this in about two minutes.

Contact Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Project Location Address

Preferred Contact Method

Best days and times to reach you by phone

Example: Weekdays 9-11am, or Thursdays after 4pm

How did you find Stephen Coan Garden Design?

Please share the person, publication, event, link, AI tool, or the garden/project you saw.

About the Property

What type of property is this?

What are you looking for right now?

Scope and Investment

Which best describes what you’re exploring?

What level of investment are you considering?

Garden projects often begin around $15k-$20k. Projects incorporating light hardscaping often begin around $35k+.

Timing

What is your ideal installation window?*

Timelines vary by season, scope, and site conditions. Design work may be scheduled several months out, and factors like invasive control, permitting, weather, and planting windows can shift the sequence. The selections above help me understand your preferred window.

Are you open to a phased approach if it creates a stronger long-term result?

Do you have a deadline we should know about?

Event date, travel, HOA timing, pool opening, etc.

Alignment + Fit

What drew you to my work?

Which best fits your preference?

Refined planting can still support pollinators and biodiversity. My work is designed to feel intentional and clean, not wild or unmanaged.

Which statement best matches what you want?

What matters most to you? (Choose up to 2)

Four-season beauty and structure

Pollinator-friendly planting and biodiversity

Lower-maintenance stewardship (seasonal, not weekly)

Privacy and screening

Drainage and stormwater performance

Outdoor living / garden rooms

Not sure yet

Stephen Coan Garden Design focuses on consulting, design, planting design, installation guidance, and garden evolution strategy rather than routine lawn or weekly maintenance service.

Acknowledgement

Timing and Investment Acknowledgment

I understand timelines vary by season, scope, and site conditions. Design work may be scheduled several months out, and preparation such as invasive control, permitting, and planting-window timing can affect when installation begins. Typical lead time is 3-6+ months from initial inquiry. Garden-only project investment typically begins around $15k-$20k, while projects incorporating light hardscaping often begin around $35k+.

I have read and understand the timing and investment information above.

Anything else that matters?

One sentence is perfect.

Stay in Touch

Yes, I’d like to receive occasional emails with field notes, new resources, and updates from Stephen Coan Garden Design.

Submitting this form does not schedule an Ask the Expert Call automatically. Inquiries are reviewed personally once or twice a week to determine fit, scope, and the most appropriate next step. If your project appears aligned, Stephen will follow up directly.