Ever see those HGTV Design Exam shows where the student redesigns a space as a final exam on a set budget?

Question

I'm looking for someone like that for a landscaping project for my front yard. I live in No Cal (Monterey Peninsula) and am looking for someone who can come in and help me. I'm on a budget and looking to turn my front yard into a courtyard in keeping with the Spanish style house. I need to lessen the maintenance, but give it curb appeal. Any help or advice on where to find someone would be great!

Answer 1

You could call the county co-operative extension and see if the Master Gardeners would like to tackle it as part of their volunteer hours. But they would look askance at you if you are a bargain hunter as opposed to someone who is financially needy or disabled.