What does a professional garden designer do?

A professional garden designer does not just draw pretty pictures and faff about with some plants.  It’s a real profession!

Would you build a house without an architect? No! Like architects, garden designers can survey your garden and design it with suitable materials and plants to get the best results for the right price. The only difference is they do it outdoors! So to design your dream outdoor space it pays to consult an expert. That’s where a professional garden designer comes in!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why use a garden designer over a landscaper?

Well a garden designer looks at an outdoor space differently to how a landscaper would. We look at the whole space and how it can be divided up into zones. This mean the garden will flow connecting different areas with hard landscaping, planting and garden features. A professional garden designer can:-

– Inspire and enthuse you about your outdoor space.
– Make the best possible use of every part of your outdoor space in a comprehensive masterplan.
– Help you work within your site limitations.
– Ensure that the work can be done within budget. (you can save money using a garden designer!)
– Make it easier to choose materials and plants that you like and fit your site

Professional garden designers have different skills to landscapers.  This will include sound horticultural knowledge and the creative skills to transform any site, big or small no matter what the shape. They can produce 2D and 3D designs, planting plans and construction drawings as well as working with specialist elements including water features and lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why use a professional garden designer?

A trained garden designer will help you to get the best use of your outdoor space tailored to YOUR needs. For a good garden design a space will have different features which will flow together to make an integrated usable outdoor space.

Looking for a garden designer? Then choose someone who is properly trained and qualified. It sounds obvious! There are many out there who offer ‘design services’ who are not necessarily a professional garden designer.

 

Gerbera Designs is a pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers and a Garden Design member (MAPL) of the Association of Professional Landscapers.

Get in touch with us at info@gerberadesigns.co.uk to organise a FREE consultation in Aberdeen City and Shire to start creating your dream outdoor space.