The process
consultation
Your bespoke design process begins with an initial consultation to discuss your ideas, budget, and explore the inspirations you have for your garden. This is mostly you talking and me listening.
This detailed fact-finding meeting will pave the way for me to plan your outdoor space so that it meets its full potential. In short, I ensure it will suit you, the building, the surroundings and your intended use. I will complete your design with a beautiful naturalistic planting scheme, demonstrating my passion for creating sustainable, biodiverse gardens, built on a solid Biophilic Design strategy.
design
Initial consultation // Site analysis // Site survey* // Project brief research // Annotated rendered colour plan view of the design to scale // Planting scheme // Research of suitable plants for soil, land use, climate and project brief // Suggested materials for all hard landscaping aspects // Colour rendered sketches from different perspectives // Concept images presentation page // Dedicated Pinterest board
Example garden design drawings
construction
All technical drawings required; elevations, cross sections, basic lighting etc // Specification/schedule of works // Introduction to 'tried and tested' experienced contractors (location dependent) // Collation of quotes // Project inspection before and during the build, including measuring and setting out // Available for troubleshooting advice throughout the build // All reasonable site visits included during the build process
planting
Plant scheme included in the design pack // Preparation of initial plant list for discussion // Preparation of a detailed list of plants including ideal size, quantity, planting location and use of each plant e.g. filler or feature plants // Sourcing and ordering of the plants from specialist trade suppliers using UK grown stock where possible // Garden preparation, if not already carried out by the contractors // Setting out of the plants // Planting of the plants // Visits to check on progress of plants one week and one month later
brainstorming
One hour consultation // Concept proposal // Sketches*** and notes will be written up and provided following the session // Available for troubleshooting advice/planting advice/design advice/inspiration and generating ideas/pre-design.
Example brainstorm session notes and sketch
styling
I also offer a styling service, which includes elements such as: Installing and updating window boxes // Garden preparation for an event // Creating a wow factor for your old space.
walkabout
An ‘inspiration finding’ walk and chat about the plants and planting design at RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford. We will focus on the specific sections of these beautiful gardens that are relevant to your own garden and your style/needs/wants.
Please contact me For more information about any of my design services.
*Complex sites may require the services of an external surveyor, the cost of which will be in addition
***Sketches generated during a brainstorm session are not drawn to scale and do not constitute a garden design