LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the residential landscape design engagement, from site analysis through construction documents.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the residential landscape design engagement Northwind Studio will lead for Acme Co. It covers site analysis, concept development, design refinement, and the construction documents that hand cleanly to your installer.
SITE AREA
Full lot
Yard, patio, garden, and pool surround.
PHASES
3
Analysis, design, and documentation.
DELIVERY
8 weeks
From kickoff to permit-ready drawings.
Northwind Studio
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
The engagement runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review meeting before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · SITE ANALYSIS AND CONCEPT
On-site walkthrough, measurements, sun and drainage study, and a concept plan with two directional options for the yard, patio, garden, and pool surround.
PHASE 2 · DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Refined layout, planting palette with species and quantities, hardscape design, and a materials board covering paving, edging, walls, and finishes.
PHASE 3 · CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Dimensioned plans, planting plan, hardscape details, and specifications packaged for permit review and installer bid. Includes one round of revisions after each phase.
Not included: installation labor, plant material and hardscape costs (billed pass-through by the installer), permit fees, and irrigation system engineering. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
The design fee is fixed per phase. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work. Plant material, hardscape material, and installation labor are billed separately as pass-through by your installer.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site analysis and concept | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 |
| Design development | $5,500 | 1 | $5,500 |
| Construction documents | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 |
| Total | $12,000 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature (Phase 1 kickoff) | 30% | $3,600 |
| On Phase 2 approval | 40% | $4,800 |
| On Phase 3 delivery | 30% | $3,600 |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Full timeline is 8 to 10 weeks from kickoff, subject to the install season you specify on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PROJECT ADDRESS
PREFERRED INSTALL SEASON
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Landscape Design Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.