Find out how I work with you to achieve your dream space.
I’ve broken down the garden design process into steps to make it easier to understand and not so scary.
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Design Questionnaire
In order to design a successful outdoor space, you, the client needs to think about what you and your family require from the project. Firstly, as a garden design company we need to know your requirements for your garden project from a practical point of view.
How do you use your garden now and how do you envisage using it in the future? Do you need a play area for the kids? Do you need a patio area for barbecue and outdoor dining in the summer? What about storage for your lawnmower and rubbish bins? Is your garden shady or sunny?
I have created a Design Questionnaire which understand your needs, the size of the project and what we’ll be able to do for you, all in preparation for our initial consultation.
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On-site design consultation
During this visit I will provide you with an overview of the garden design services I offer.
I will look at your garden and discuss your requirements. I sometimes take a sample of drawings so that you can see what each drawing means as part of the design process.
Quotes are sent out within a week of the on-site design consultation.
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Site Survey and Analysis
Once you have accepted the quote and paid the deposit, I will carry out a detailed Site Survey and Analysis of the garden, which will include such things as its size and shape, soil make-up and existing characteristics of the garden. This will then enable me to draw up a scale plan of the site.
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Concept design
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Outline garden design
Here a colour bird’s eye view 2D plan is drawn up to scale with annotations of your garden design. Your detailed outline garden design is an accurate plan with detailed measurements. It will be detailed enough to enable a builder or landscaper to create your garden from scratch. This drawing contains details of the hard landscaping materials and general planting themes.
At this point you may wish to commission other services to assist you with the visualisation and realisation of your design.
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3D drawings
Coloured drawings which will show how the garden will look as it matures. These can include cross-sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings. Structural plans – black and white detailed structural drawings of particular garden features for construction or planning requirements. -
Structural plans
Black and white detailed structural drawings of particular garden features for construction or planning requirements. -
Planting plan
A black and white numbered plan listing position and spacing of plants in the new design. The plants chosen will compliment the new layout, match your maintenance requirements and suit the growing conditions found within the site.
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Constructing and planting the garden
At this stage the construction and planting of the garden begins. I work with local landscapers and special trades people to realise the construction of your new garden. I also contact local plant nurseries to find suitable plants for your dream garden. Services offered at this stage are:
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Planting beds
This would include planting the plants for you in your garden. -
Plant selection
This would include choosing, arranging delivery and laying out the plants in your garden. -
Project monitoring
This would include finding and managing landscaping and building contractors, sourcing materials and project monitoring the building of your new garden.
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Sit back and relax and enjoy your garden!
Design Questionnaire
Are you already at a point where you’re ready to embark on your project? Do you have the specifications of your garden ready?
Once completed we will be in touch to organise an on-site design consultation.