Stage 1:
Client Brief and Outline Design Proposal

An initial consultation and site visit allows me to understand your garden needs, aspirations and requirements. This is an opportunity to discuss and agree the key functional and aesthetic requirements and create the initial ‘client brief’.
This is the information gathering phase where information on topography, soils, aspect and other critical elements essential to the design process are captured. As part of this phase we will often commission a topographic survey of the site to obtain accurate measurements which are essential for the design process. We will agree this with you before proceeding.
Using your client brief and the inputs from the design survey we will create an outline design proposal which will be presented to you as a plan for your garden, a 3D CAD model, illustrations of your new garden as well as a mood boards illustrating the look and feel to help you visualise your new garden. During the consultation we will discuss the proposal in depth and agree any changes.
This is the final 2D plan which captures the agreed layout for your garden taking into account all your feedback.

Stage 2:
Detailed Garden and Planting Design

We work up all the details of the plan to enable accurate quotations from contractors. This includes construction drawings for the key hard landscaping elements such as paving, steps, walls, water features etc and planting plans for your garden. These detailed plans allow contractors to quote more accurately and provide you with greater confidence.
We will develop your planting design in line with the agreed outline proposal. You will receive a planting collage, detailed planting plan, plant selection recommendations and a supporting maintenance pack to help you keep your garden looking amazing day after day.

Once the detailed design drawings are in place we are able to obtain accurate contractor quotations, whether it is for a complete garden design or just a planting design makeover.
Your appointed contractor will build the garden on your behalf. We will continue to liase with the contractor and you to make sure everything is running smoothly and the build is to the highest possible standards.
The final stage is the planting of the garden. The borders will be prepared, plants positioned and planted by the contractor. We will use our expertise and knowledge to make sure the planting design aesthetic is delivered. This is the same process for the Planting Design only option.
Gardens are living spaces that will evolve across the seasons and over time. To keep your garden looking great a degree of maintenance is always required. We will share key maintenance requirements to keep your garden looking beautiful.