As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, many homeowners are thinking about cozy nights by the fire or decorating their homes for Christmas. But savvy homeowners know that December is also the perfect time to start planning a summer retreat, and it might just be the ultimate Christmas present for your family. From luxurious outdoor living spaces to carefully curated landscapes, the designs that bring your backyard dreams to life often start months before the sun is high in the sky. It only takes one consultation to start the design and installation process. Our designers put so much time into curating a space considering every detail, starting today would put you into full design mode over winter with a spring installation and a summer enjoyment. What could be more perfect?
Beat the Spring Rush
Spring is the busiest time for landscape design and installation, and the most sought-after designers and contractors often book months in advance. By starting in December, you secure priority access to our GreenRoots Design Firm team, ensuring your project is on schedule when the warmer months arrive. It gives the designers time to perfect your design and our installers and horticulturalists time to line up the perfect materials and plants to create a masterpiece in your backyard.
Permitting
One of the most overlooked aspects of landscape and hardscape design is permitting. Depending on your municipality in Pennsylvania, securing the necessary permits for decks, patios, pools, or structures can take months. Starting your project in December allows our team to handle the permitting process early, so your summer installation is seamless and stress-free.
Thoughtful Design Needs Reflection
High-end outdoor retreats are more than just patios and pools. They are carefully planned outdoor retreats, complete with layered plantings, lighting, water features, and fire elements. By designing in December, there’s time to refine your layout, select the perfect materials, and ensure every detail complements your home’s style. Our designers put hours and hours into every design conserving every detail of aesthetics, flow and your lifestyle. This process is best when given time for the creative process to create designs and installations that are out of this world.
Materials
Luxury materials, from natural stone, carefully selecting specific boulders, and corten steel fire bowls to custom pergolas and premium outdoor kitchens, often have lead times. Starting now means we can source and secure these high-quality materials early from wherever the are originating from and avoid delays that can push your project back.
Make It a Christmas Gift
Imagine next summer: your family gathered around a custom fire feature, children playing safely on a perfectly landscaped retreat, and your outdoor kitchen ready for weekend entertaining. By beginning the design and permitting process this December, your summer retreat is ready when you are, making it the ultimate Christmas present for your family. Gift the promise of more family time at home in the ultimate staycation retreat.
Start Planning Today
December may feel like the quiet season for landscaping, but for homeowners who want a luxury outdoor retreat ready for summer, it’s actually the smartest time to start. Let GreenRoots Design Firm help you create a space that blends style, function, and comfort, and gives your family a gift they’ll enjoy for years to come.
