Garden design process

The garden design process can vary depending on which stages you would like to go ahead with. The cost of the different stages will depend on the scale of the design. We’ll be able to give you an indication of cost once we have information about the size of your garden and what you would like to incorporate into the design.

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  • Stage 1: Concept

    We’ll have an introductory chat to find out if we’re the right fit for you and your garden. If you choose to go ahead we’ll visit you at your home to see your garden and talk through what you’d like from the design. The next step is to organise a survey, either carried out by us or a surveyor depending on the complexity of the garden. This, together with the agreed brief, will allow us to draw up an initial concept design which we’ll present to you in your home.

  • Stage 2: Detailed design

    From the agreed concept plan we’ll create a detailed plan with all the core information required for the garden to be built.

  • Stage 3: Hard landscaping

    Depending on the hard landscaping detail within the design we’ll produce any additional drawings the landscaping contractors will need to realise your design.

  • Stage 4: Planting plan

    Based on the soil and aspect of your garden, we’ll create a detailed planting plan and a full list of the plants required. You will also receive a maintenance sheet for these plants to help you care for them as the garden develops.

  • Stage 5: Tender

    You may have a preferred landscaper in mind but if not we can help recommend companies and arrange a tender process. We’ll create all the documents the landscaper will need to quote for the work, including the plans mentioned above, setting out drawings and a schedule of works.

  • Stage 6: Involvement during build

    We are happy to visit the site regularly and liaise with the landscaping company to ensure the build is progressing in line with the design, and to help trouble shoot any issues that may arise.

Extras

In addition to the stages listed above we are able to help with other areas, including the following, working with other professionals where required:

  • Lighting

  • Irrigation

  • Sourcing and planting of trees and plants

  • 3D and coloured visuals of your design

  • Bespoke woodwork