What does a garden design service include?

A professional garden design service is about much more than producing a beautiful plan. It’s a collaborative process that helps you create an outdoor space that’s tailored to your home, your lifestyle and the way you want to use your garden.

Every project I undertake starts with listening. During our initial conversations I’ll ask lots of questions about how you use your home and garden now, what’s not working and what you’d love it to become – for you – for example, whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a space for entertaining, somewhere for children to play, or a garden that’s easier to maintain, the design starts with you. I’ll want to get to know you a bit better – what you enjoy, how you like to spend your time, even places that you’ve been that have great memories or sparked a flash of joy in you.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want – I am here to help work that out. My experience in garden design, but also research, means I will pick up on cues from you, and your landscape, you may not even be conscious of.

From there, I’ll carry out a detailed site analysis – that includes a site survey and soil and environment assessments.

Once I have got under the skin of what you and your garden really need and want, I develop a concept design that explores the layout, character and flow of your garden. Once we’ve refined the ideas together, I’ll prepare detailed plans, planting designs and, where needed, technical drawings that provide everything required for the landscaping and planting stages.

Throughout the process, I’ll guide you to make informed decisions about materials, planting, features and – importantly – budget priorities. My aim is to give you a clear, well-considered design that not only looks beautiful but functions brilliantly and can be enjoyed for years to come.

Whilst great design is essential – one of the most important things I can do for you, whichever level of design service you choose – is guide you on how to get the most from your budget. i.e., where to invest more, and where you can save.