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 with our We Plan - You Plant (WPYP) DIY services.
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.
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.
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.
You may send your materials to wpyp@johnsonsnursery.com
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.