We Plan - You Plant

Many people enjoy DIY - cut your own beds, install your own plants, and lay your own mulch! But most people don't know the correct plants, proper design aesthetic, or the size that plants mature to. Our designers will create for you a design – at no cost – when you purchase your plants at Johnson's Nursery.

Start planning your DIY landscape projects today. We Plan – You Plant: DIY Landscape Design gives you the thrill of being hands-on with your yard.

WPYP is for smaller, single-section DIY projects. For larger, full yard, or Johnson's Nursery installation projects, please visit our Landscape Design department.

WPYP In 6 Steps

Step 1: Tools & Resources

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Download the Questionnaire and Graph Paper. Completing these documents is important for avoiding roadblocks while working in your yard. You will also need a camera and a tape measure for this project.

Download Materials

Step 2: Some Paperwork

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Complete the questionnaire to ensure that we are creating a plan to fit your needs. Complete the a sketch of your site using the Graph Paper. Remember, 1 grid line = 1 foot. Please include all major obstacles such as utility lines, existing plants, and irrigation.

Step 3: Take Pictures

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Now, head outside and photograph the area you just sketched. Cell phone pictures are OK. Be sure to include shots from 50-100ft away. For example, if your site is your front yard, take some pictures from the road.

Step 4: Return Materials

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Return the completed materials at your leisure. Ideally, your pictures should be placed on a flash drive. We can accommodate the major cloud storage drives (Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox).

Step 5: Receive Design & Plants

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Your designer will contact you to discuss the plants and make any final edits to your design. The design will be provided at no cost after you purchase the plants, and is the road map to your project!

Step 6: Begin Planting

We set up a time for you to pick up your plants. We will have them prepared and can load them for you. With your landscape design in-hand and plants loaded, you're ready to begin planting! We're here for support and any questions that arise along the way.

WPYP in 6 Steps

1Step 1: Tools & Resources

we plan you plant johnson's nursery gardens landscape design diy step 1 materials

Download the Questionnaire and Graph Paper. Completing these documents is important for avoiding roadblocks while working in your yard. You will also need a camera and a tape measure for this project.

Download Materials

2Step 2: Some Paperwork

Complete the questionnaire to ensure that we are creating a plan to fit your needs. Complete the a sketch of your site using the Graph Paper. Remember, 1 grid line = 1 foot. Please include all major obstacles such as utility lines, existing plants, and irrigation.

3Step 3: Take Pictures

Now, head outside and photograph the area you just sketched. Cell phone pictures are OK. Be sure to include shots from 50-100ft away. For example, if your site is your front yard, take some pictures from the road.

4Step 4: Return Materials

Return the completed materials at your leisure. We can accommodate the major cloud storage drives (Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox).

5Step 5: Receive Design

Your designer will contact you to discuss the plants and make any final edits to your design. The design will be provided at no cost after you purchase the plants, and is the road map to your project!

6Step 6: Begin Planting

We set up a time for you to pick up your plants. We will have them prepared and can load them for you. With your landscape design in-hand and plants loaded, you're ready to begin planting! We're here for support and any questions that arise along the way.

A recent WPYP front yard renovation project.

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We Plan - You Plant FAQ

I'd like someone to come out to my house.

Need help? Our designers are available for a site consult to get you started. There is a minimum, non-refundable fee of $150 per hour for this service. A site consultation is required if you decide to have us install plant material.

How much does WPYP cost?

The ideal We Plan - You Plant project costs less than $2000. If you're anticipating spending more than $2,000, need full-yard landscaping, hardscaping, or landscape lighting, please make an appointment with our Landscape Design department.

How long does the process take?

Depending on incoming volume in spring, anticipate between 2-4 weeks or longer. Ask our design staff for current lead time if scheduling is a factor.

Do I have to plant everything at the same time?

We are flexible. WPYP landscape projects are meant for smaller, one-section projects. However, you may want to do multiple sections in stages.

What if I don't like the plan?

Our WPYP Designer may not be on site when you deliver your materials. That's OK - anyone here can receive your materials. We encourage you to drop them off at your leisure. Once our WPYP Designer receives your materials, you will be contacted to setup a meeting. One or more meetings may be necessary before you receive your plants and the final design.

What if I only want the design?

If you're only interested in a design - which is OK - design services begin at $75/hr.

Tips For Submitting Files & Pics

Please understand that you don't need to be a computer expert. Feel free to stop in with your completed paperwork and pictures on a flash drive.

Please do not use your phone to take pictures of your completed forms and Graph Paper sketch. Compressing pictures may cause them to become unrecognizable and pixelated. We aim to keep WPYP fast and efficient for you.

Questionnaire/Sketches

Scan files to computer
Submit them in person

Photos

Site pictures sent by email should be attachments, original size
Do not put photos in the body of an email
We welcome Google Drive, OneDrive, or DropBox
Or stop in with a flash drive

If you're unsure who or where to send your materials to electronically, please contact our Retail Sales Department at 262.252.4988 and ask to discuss your plan with our WPYP Designer.

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