I think it would be worth a call to see what OvS office charges for a residential planting plan. I can't image that they are that much more expensive than any other highly qualified designer who bills out in the $ 125 - 175 per hour range. All the firms ( small and large) are pretty competitive these days. I briefly perused your first post and thought you were looking for a planting plan only. If I'm mistaken, my apologies. If OvS is not a good fit for you then try looking at the ASLA website. American Society of Landscape Architects. Another option is a well respected landscape designer in your area. There is an association called APLD, Assc. of Profession Landscape Designers, but from my N. California experience of the local association , a fair portion of their members are new to the landscape industry ( 10 years or less) To be perfectly blunt, it takes many years of experience to really get a grasp on this field. That is why when you see designers highlighted in magazines and books they have usually put in a good 20 - 25 years of working experience. Even without a trained eye, one can usually tell the difference.

Creeping phlox, Phlox subulata, I believe.

Mahonias produce leaves divided into leaflets. The aucuba shown here has entire (undivided) leaves.

I know Fred, I just wanted to pretend that I really saw the real thing...one of these days I'll make the trip across country.