BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS
Confidently Build an Enjoyable & Profitable Landscape Design Business
Online courses and one-on-one consulting
with an industry expert
Stronger Confidence
Operational Clarity
Practical Tools
Overwhelmed by All the Tasks of Running a Business?
You're in your element sitting at your drawing board, but are the the ins and outs of running a profitable business are a mystery?
Spending your days doing what you love is exciting. But do you have what it takes to structure and run a landscape design business that is profitable and enjoyable?
[Spoiler alert: You do!]
You simply need access to resources and a guide to walk you through the steps of running a landscape design business.
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MEET MARDI
Get Industry-Specific Guidance and Resources to Build Your Business
Building a successful landscape design business doesn't have to be so hard. Hey, we're not digging in compacted red clay here!
Hi! I’m Mardi Dover, award-winning landscape designer and owner of Gardens by Mardi in Asheville, North Carolina. Starting a landscape design business can feel overwhelming. I’ve been there! That’s why I’m pulling back the curtain on all my insider tips for running a successful landscape design business so you can make a living doing what you love. And enjoy it!
Practical, Actionable Business Training for Landscape Designers
As a busy business owner, you don’t have time to spare.
Each session or training module is full of tips and strategies you can implement immediately.
Mardi Has Helped These Landscape Designers Take Control of Their Business
“Taking Mardi's Foundations course was one of the best business decisions I've ever made! The course workbook has an abundance of exercises to improve business practices and implement better systems, and the available templates are incredibly helpful. In fact, as I've implemented them in my practice, the templates have proven far more valuable than I imagined! I recently landed my highest paying design project! The resources have given me an edge over my competition and significantly leveled up my practice, including giving me the confidence to finally raise my rates. The course has paid for itself many times over!”
A.T.
Landscape Designer, California
"Mardi is an engaging teacher. She has many years of experience and helpful well-organized content to share. The handouts are going to really help me going forward."
K.B.
Landscape Architect, California
"The Foundations Course is a must for anyone in the business of landscape design. The topics that Mardi covered made us all think about how we could structure our own businesses to incorporate systems that would streamline our workflow, develop lasting client and contractor relationships, and ensure that we have considered the various legal, professional, and licensure needs."
R.E.
Landscape Designer, West Virginia
“This course gave me the opportunity to take a look at my business holistically (what *exactly* did I want my unique business model to be), as well as enough specific information (systems suggestions and client avatars) to drill down deep enough to make significant changes that will guide my future decisions to create a practice that is fulfilling and realistic. This course provided space and prompts to allow me to pause my status quo and redirect my efforts in more specific, helpful, efficient, and thoughtful ways which I am confident will improve my business exponentially.”
S.H.
Landscape Designer, California
"I am so grateful for Mardi’s guidance as I have worked toward improving my business. Our management of projects improved immediately after taking her course. She has dealt with the specific challenges of our industry, and her systems for improving a business have been developed and tested over many years. “
L.W.
Landscape Designer, Oregon
“ What became clear in this course was: my core values and how they influence every decision in my business, my ideal client and projects, how to gear my marketing to attract those, how I block my time so that every part of my business is getting the attention it needs, my boundaries, and my pricing.”
A.H.
Landscape Designer, Washington
"I feel much more confident as a business owner. The course is packed full of practical information to prepare you."
D.S.
Landscape Designer, California
Set Your Business Up for Success from Day One
You know certain plants belong in certain spots in the garden. In the same way, you want to put your energy in the right places for your business. When you tend to your business well, it will flourish!
I wasted a lot of time and energy early in my business because I didn't know what to do. I learned all my lessons the hard way and through lots of trial and error. Let me help you avoid those mistakes and set your business up for success from the start.
I've combined my creativity and business experience into a structured foundational system for landscape architects and landscape designers who are ready to build a more intentional, enjoyable, and profitable business.
From strategic marketing, setting up systems, and managing client and contractor relationships, it's practical and actionable advice for our industry.
IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
Stop piecing your business together and start operating from a clear, intentional system.
1.
Enroll in the Foundations Course.
Reserve your place in the on-demand program. You’ll receive immediate access to the full 9-module business system, including recorded lessons, workbook chapters, templates, worksheets, and exercises.
2.
Work through one module at a time
Begin with Module 1 and follow the sequence intentionally. Each module builds on the last, helping you move from core values into systems, workflow, proposals, client alignment, profitability, and creative sustainability.
3.
Implement the system
Use the workbook and tools to apply the concepts directly to your own practice, so you can create stronger structure around your pricing, clients, workflow, profitability, and creative sustainability.
THE OUTCOME:
A landscape design practice that operates with
greater clarity, confidence, professionalism, and purpose.
Be as confident running your business as you are designing a gorgeous garden!
Mardi Dover | LA CES & APLD Approved CEU Provider
