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.
Consulting Options
Austin city limits
60-90 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:
$500
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:
$275
Complex or multi-phase projects may require extended consulting.
Austin city limits
60-90 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:
$450
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.
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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
(737) 356-1178.
Jorge Dewey
Landscape & Outdoor Space Consultant
Austin, Texas
15+ years hands-on experience
Early exposure to land, equipment, and construction shaped how I approach projects today.
This picture was taken by my dad 25 years ago.