Garden design process
Your garden redesign project will follow these steps.
You'll be kept informed and will have every opportunity to provide input and feedback.
Phone consultation
& site visit
What do you want from your garden? Let's talk.
A free 15-minute phone consultation, followed by a site visit.
You might already know what you want from your garden, or maybe you need ideas.
You'll receive a written brief setting out agreed goals for the project, our process and my fees.
1
Concept design
& master plan
An initial plan, focusing on layout
A survey will capture the current layout of the site, including ground levels.
I present a initial layout plan for your new garden, plus 3D images and mood boards.
After discussion with you and any adjustments, this "concept design" is turned into a detailed "master plan", forming the basis for all subsequent work.
You will have input on the entire plan, including paving materials and sample planting palette.
2
Technical drawings
Drawings for the landscapers who will build your garden.
These detailed plans include dimensions, lighting locations, drainage, re-shaped levels/contours, irrigation and construction details.
For more complex projects we would get assistance from a structural engineer.
I also produce a full planting plan for your new garden.
4
Build & site inspection
Experienced landscape builders and a point of contact for you.
I can help you to find the right contractor to build your garden.
During the build, I can conduct site visits to monitor progress, act as your point of contact and ensure the garden is built according to the plans. The frequency of site visits is up to you.
5
Planting your garden
Supplying plants and adding them to your new garden.
Once the garden is built, I supply the plants, set them out and plant the garden, following the planting plan.
You receive a garden care plan, with photos to help you identify each newly-added plant and guidance on how to care for them.
I can put you in touch with local gardeners to help you maintain your new plants.