GARDEN DESIGN AND PLANNING
We offer a bespoke garden design service covering as much or as little detail as required.
We are consistently ‘looking outward’ to be inspired by the best that there is in garden design, both historical and contemporary. Our influences are broad, drawing from formal and informal designs and detail from gardens of all shapes and sizes.
As well as maintaining a continuously updated mental library of colours, textures, forms and embellishments, we are intent on distilling these ideas for each client in response to their unique requirements
Initial consultation
During our initial meeting we begin by looking at the garden in its current state, the elements that work for you and those that do not and your aspirations for the potential new garden.
During the consultation we would also walk around the garden, providing an opportunity to assess the possibilities and limitations of the site, considering the views, levels, aspect, soil characteristics and access.
The initial consultation will be similar to our stand-alone service in the information that is given, and advice and inspiration offered.
Design process
Depending on the size and complexity of your garden we will either carry out a survey of the site ourselves or recommend the services of a professional surveyor.
During this process a mood board will be created in collaboration with you exploring colours and textures of planting and landscaping elements and other details.
Once we have a suitable survey we can begin working on a scaled, hand drawn plan of your garden which will go through a series of drafts until you are happy with the design and layout.
Planting plan
As part of your design a detailed planting plan is created, based on an understanding of the environmental conditions of your garden and selecting plants that will provide interest throughout the year.
Implementation of design
We can introduce you to our landscaping sub-contractors to arrange for quotes, or if you have your own contractors, we are able to offer project management as part of this stage.
Once costs are agreed and a date is set, we can work with the contractors to ensure that a smooth transition is made into the planting process of your project.