Design Process

Your garden is an extension of you, your home, and your surroundings. And these three factors will influence every decision that we make throughout the process.

We take into consideration the style, scale, and setting to ensure that your garden is a reflection of your lifestyle and needs, whilst maintaining a cohesive relationship with the home and broader landscape.

Meaning we’ve got lots to play with.

Whether you are just looking for some inspiration and advice or a complete transformation of your garden, we are more than happy to help advise you on the services you may require.

The full garden design service, outlined below, will help give you an overview of the design and build process—from the beginnings of an idea til the final layer of mulch.

Consultation

Let’s get to know each other, shall we? For 90 minutes, we’ll work together to figure out exactly what you want and need from your garden. We’ll walk and talk about garden styles, the possibilities within your space, lifestyle factors, plant types, maintenance levels—anything that will help us determine the best course of action.

Our consultation form is available to download if you’d like to get a better idea of what will be discussed during this time.

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Consultation fees will vary depending on your location and will be confirmed during our initial contact. This fee is payable at the end of the consultation.

Off the back of this, you might find that advice and guidance are all that you need to get started, or decide to commission a full design. A full, clear design often pays for itself by eliminating the possibility of costly mistakes. This design will help you gain accurate quotes, save you time, and allow you to build your garden in stages as your budget allows, whilst ensuring a cohesive and polished result.

Once we have uncovered all of the important details, we can begin planning for the design. Every project is vastly different, so the following serves as a rough guide.

Following the consultation, a design fee proposal will be sent to you for consideration. Design fees will vary according to the complexities and scale of the project as determined in the project planning phase. Large or complex designs may require planting plans and plant schedules that will impact costs.

Concept Plan

If you decide to proceed with a design, we’ll work together to develop the concept plan. 

This scaled plan will provide you with a broad overview of the garden features, layout, and spaces. Starting with a formal site survey and preparation of a base plan. Then we can start outlining the exciting bits like lawns, garden beds, focal points, and structures.

We will present the first draft as either a hand-drawn or computer-aided plan using AutoCAD, as determined by the particular job requirements. This presentation will also include images and elevation sketches that will help you better visualise your completed garden.

Then, we will work together to determine if any necessary tweaks are needed to make the garden feel more like you. We will also discuss material and plant options and get a further feel for the design as it continues to take shape and evolve.

On completion of your concept plan, you will receive 2 x copies of your design. One of which will contain dimensions and contractors’ notes that provide the information they need to bring your garden to life.

Construction

Now, let’s make it happen. We offer a whole range of services during this stage, including planning, supervision, project management, and product sourcing. The more we’re involved, the more we’re able to maintain the integrity of the design and negotiate fair prices with trusted suppliers and contractors. We always select the best contractors for the given job and meet with them to discuss the project and plans, and the written specifications before the first shovel hits the dirt.

You’re welcome to manage your project and select your preferred tradespeople, armed with the detailed plans provided.

Site Supervision

During the construction of your garden, whether you’re using our selected contractors or your own, we are available for site visits at an hourly rate. Following plans and using quality contractors will ensure that the construction phase proceeds as smoothly as possible; however, like any building project, issues may arise that need to be dealt with on-site. Just give us a call, we’re happy to help.

Project Management

Project management is available on request and is priced based on the client’s wishes and project requirements. We will take on all of the planning and preparation to ensure that, from inspiration to completion, you get exactly what you want.

Our hands-on approach means that we will be heavily involved at every step of the way. If any issues arise or changes need to be made along the way, the integrity of the design is at the forefront of any decision-making.

Product Sourcing

We have access to and longstanding relationships with an extensive range of wholesalers that supply quality products, features, and plants. We can help you with the selection to ensure the right pieces are chosen to enhance and complement your house and garden.

We also work with a range of incredibly talented local artisans who can produce custom one-off pieces, should your garden require it.