Perform a comprehensive site assessment to attain baseline information. This will eliminate potential costly mistakes. The next step is to develop a work plan for the project. A qualified local professional should be involved with the project from the beginning and have full knowledge of the project goals, budget, partners and constraints. Initial design concepts should include input from all partners.
Available funding is often the limiting factor that dictates what can be included in the project.
Expect compromise before coming to agreement on the final design. The plan should identify specific tasks and responsibilites. If the tasks and logistics have been carefully thought out in the work plan, all of the materials are ready, and the planting design is laid out on the ground - the planting operation should go like clockwork. The fewer problems, the better. Partners will usually want to be present and involved in the actual planting.