GARDEN DESIGN
A garden makeover is a significant investment so working with an expert to plan it right makes a lot of sense, saving time and money, resulting in a garden the exceeds your expectations and brings you all the JOY. There are many elements you might be thinking of - terrace, lawn, steps, pergola, pathways, woodland, lighting, pond, garden room, trees, hedges, plants, furniture, fire pit . . . the list goes on. As your designer, I’ll take time to get to know you, and understand your lifestyle and goals, before creating your design. I’ll gather all the info to fully understand your site and deliver a well thought out balanced design that you will absolutely love.
It’s a detailed and multi-stage process. I’ll update you with progress throughout, so you’ll see the evolving design. Here's a step-by-step walk through of the process…
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Consultation
We start with a free discovery phone call to find out how your garden is now, how you want it to be and what’s getting in the way. Following on, a design brief is prepared, outlining a summary of your priorities, the fee structure and process. Then we arrange a site visit for an in-depth garden consultation to fully understand your needs, style preferences, discuss options and budgets, and look closely at the conditions of the site.
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Survey & Site analysis
A topographical survey and site analysis is needed, to understand the site and conditions fully. This forms the base plan and ensures that the design works for your site. This will be arranged for you, and carried out by a professional surveyor.
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Concept design
Using design principles of balance, simplicity, harmony and unity, I‘ll offer the best solution for your plot. The design is presented to you as a concept plan, with images of the proposed layout from different points around the site, with plan views to help you visualise the finished garden. Feedback is invited and amendments made.
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Master plan
The agreed design is drawn up into detailed annotated plans, with setting out drawings, construction specifications, details of features, electrics, materials and finishes, and soil preparation. This will serve as a planning application document if needed, and is shared with contractors when communicating the build requirements.
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Planting design
Extensive plant knowledge allows me to curate a beautiful scheme for the conditions of your site. Layering spring bulbs, herbaceous perennials, glowing autumn colours and plants for winter interest, guarantees lovely views throughout the year. Plans show exact positions of all plants and you’ll receive a plant schedule of botanical names, varieties, quantities, and sizes of plants, with maintenance notes.
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