landscape designer with expericence with eichler

Hi, we are planning on relandscaping our front yard and side/back yard of our flat-roof altrium model Eichler home in sunnyvale. The yard is now spread with weed and ugly juniper brushes and badly needs makeover. We won't be changing much of the hardscape layout (no fountain/pond/patio/BBQ etc) as the existing swimming pool takes much all of the backyard and leaves not much space for fancy features, but we do need a sensible design in the front yard, the side yard (quite large) and the altrium to provide 1) curb appreal 2) more grassing area for our two small kids 3) relaxed atmosphere in the altrium. So we need lawns/garden with irrigation (none existing), new pavers for the entryway and driveway, and new plantings and possibly a fountain (modern/minimalist style) in the altrium. We would like to hire a professional landscape architect/designer who has an understanding of the modermist architecture of a Eichler, who wont propose a rose garden or some fancy country garden. Oh, a big requirement is that the landscape must be low maintenance, as neither hubby nor I is a keen gardener. Any experience with an Eichler or other contemporary style home is a plus. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Send your recommendation to JIONGCHENATYAHOODOTCOM.

Thanks in advance.

Jiong

PS. I want to get the project right from the start with a good design, thus the consideration of involving a professional designer. I'm aware of the extra cost vs. hiring a landscape contractor with design services. If you have good experiences with a landscape contractor who both designs and constructs, that can justify not paying extra money for a seperate designer, that's even better. I'd appreciate it if you could share such experiences.