Clarity for your outdoor project —
before you spend the money.
Independent landscape & outdoor space consulting in Austin, Texas.
Why people hire me?
Most outdoor projects go wrong before construction begins — unclear scope, drainage issues, plant mistakes, or bids that don’t tell the full story.
I help you make confident decisions before you commit to a contractor or spend tens of thousands of dollars.
15+ years of hands-on experience in landscape design, construction, and execution.
What I Consult On:
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Landscape & Site Planning
Layout logic, flow, and realistic phasing. What to do now vs later — and what to skip entirely.
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Plants, Trees & Ecology
Native and adapted plant selection, tree placement and health, and long-term maintenance realities.
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Drainage, Grading & Water
Slope and runoff issues, drainage red flags, and identifying problems that will fail in 2–3 years.
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Materials & Construction Choices
Hardscape vs softscape decisions, material tradeoffs, and where contractors commonly cut corners.
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Contractor Estimates & Bid Reviews
Is this fair? What’s missing? Where numbers don’t tell the full story — before you sign anything.
Well-designed outdoor spaces look good & work well.
Flow, comfort, material choices, and long-term durability determine how a space actually feels and functions over time. My approach balances aesthetics with practicality so spaces age gracefully — not expensively.
Consulting Options
Austin city limits
90+ minutes on-site
Decision protection before you sign anything
Best for:
Clients about to hire a contractor
Active bids, scopes, or contracts
High-dollar or irreversible decisions
Focus:
Risk, gaps, and leverage
Scope alignment
Preventing costly mistakes
Price:
$450
Outside City of Austin: travel surcharge may apply.
Consultations are advisory only and do not include free estimates or design work. Pricing applies within City of Austin limits. Outside city limits, a travel surcharge may apply.
Remote (Central Texas & Beyond)
Review of plans, bids, photos, or sketches
60–75 min video call
Best for:
Second opinions
Reviewing contractor estimates
Projects outside immediate planning stage
Price:
$250
Complex or multi-phase projects may require extended consulting.
Austin city limits
90 minutes at your property
Discovery, diagnosis, and clear direction
Best for:
Early-stage planning
Understanding what’s possible
Identifying priorities and hidden issues
Includes:
Site walkthrough
Drainage & grading red flags
Plant & tree considerations
Materials & construction guidance
Clear next steps
Price:
$350
Outside City of Austin: travel surcharge may apply.
Design & Build Services By Request
For clients who want support beyond consulting, I offer select design and build services when the scope, timeline, and fit are right.
Consulting always comes first.
Contact me today.
If you’re planning an outdoor project and want clarity before moving forward, the best place to start is a consultation.
For the fastest response, please text me at (512) 955-4146.
Jorge Dewey
Landscape & Outdoor Space Consultant
Austin, Texas
15+ years hands-on experience