Services

Creative Responsible Design

WHAT TO EXPECT

I believe engaging a garden designer should be an enjoyable experience.
My approach is collaborative and, once what you want to achieve is established, it's about making all the pieces fit together

coherently and with the desired aesthetic.


THE DESIGN PROCESS

An initial consultation provides an opportunity for you to understand how we can work together, to get to know more about you and the people who are going to use the garden and what you want to achieve.

We'll discuss your preferences and requirements and, it also allows me to start to understand the garden space itself.

You will receive a written proposal based on the above information. 

Depending on what you are looking to achieve there are a number of options and approaches:


Garden Design

STAGE 1: INFORMATION GATHERING

Design questionnaire & consultation to better understand your detailed requirements & preferences and any restrictions

 Site measurement and appraisal including soil type, topography and habitats

Production of site base plan


STAGE 2: CONCEPT STAGE

Preliminary ideas drafted for discussion 

A concept plan is then developed along with any visuals required to illustrate

Here any further, required development of the design is identified. 


STAGE 3: MASTER PLAN

 The final design or Master Plan is a hand drawn and rendered, scale drawing of the design.  This stage includes indicative planting areas and structural planting such as trees and, any elevations, perspective or axonometric drawings considered necessary to help you visualise the design.

Wrap around garden with bespoke folly structure

STAGE 4: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

Once the Master Plan has been agreed,
setting out plans to show measurements and any necessary design specifics are produced. These allow a landscaper to provide an accurate quote for the work required to implement your design. 

CDM (Construction & Design Management 2015) documents are also provided


Hand drawn, bespoke garden designs, plans and technical drawings.

While I do not provide construction monitoring I will visit during landscaping to review that progress is in line with our vision for your garden and ensure the build goes smoothly.

Guidance on engaging with landscapers can also be provided.

               

Planting Plans

These can be added to a full design or as a stand alone project.

If you are happy with the overall structure of your garden, revisiting the planting can invigorate or transform its look and feel. 


An initial consultation and survey of the required areas is undertaken and you will get a scale plan with plant names and numbers for you to source and plant at your leisure or, these can be sourced and planted for you.

Plans are priced by area and preferred planting style. 


Hand drawn, bespoke planting plans for pollinators and wildlife

Plant Sourcing & Planting

I can also go on to source plants for any designs I have produced for you and I can set out and plant these up for you or, you can plant yourself. I can also provide a maintenance schedule to help you look after your new plants.


Distance Design

 

I can also provide practical advice to getting the most out of your outdoor space, remotely.


Distance design is suitable for straightforward sites and requires photos, measurements and enthusiasm from you, the Client! 

I can provide a range of drawings that allow you to work towards your ideal garden at your own pace or, advise how to get the best outcome from working with a professional landscaper.


Garden Consultations

This typically involves a site meeting of 1-2 hours to review and discuss your garden.  It can include on-the-spot suggestions for design, styling or planting, ideas for future landscaping projects or advice on how to make your garden more resilient in our changing climate.

The visit can be followed up with a written summary of points discussed and ideas for next steps. 

What's covered is driven by what you need and it's a great way to gain a new perspective on your garden space.

               


Online Consultations


If it's impractical to visit your garden,

it may be possible to discuss your project using Zoom.


Photos or short video clips of your garden are a useful starting point and I will follow up with suggestions and any visuals that will set you in the right direction to achieve your aims.


Hand drawn, bespoke garden designs, plans and technical drawings.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

               


Initial visits are charged at £70 plus travel (depending on location)

               


If you're not sure what you need, feel free to get in touch to discuss your project. 


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