A comprehensive design service is available according to your personal requirements and developed through detailed discussions to ascertain exactly what is required. This process offers the basis for the development of a stylish and practical garden which will meet the specified brief through the personal input and creativity of the designer. Input can range from the design and development of a complete garden to the reorganisation and planting of individual borders.
Site Consultation
This is the starting point for a full design commission or if you just need advice to confirm your own ideas, a consultation may be all that is required. This usually takes 2-3 hours providing the opportunity to meet, discuss all your requirements, explore various possibilities for the development of the garden, offer initial suggestions, advice and formulate ideas for the way forward. As well as providing immediate help and inspiration with regards to all aspects of the garden's development, it also forms the initial brief and the basis for further services if required.
Site Survey
A comprehensive survey of your garden will be required before accurate design drawings can be completed. The survey plots the size and shape of the garden locating all existing features onto a scale drawing. It also includes soil tests, photographs and site assessment taking into account micro climates and any views out of the garden. Small surveys can be carried out by myself or for more complicated sites, a land surveyor can be arranged.
Outline Plan
After detailed discussions about your requirements and various possibilities for the garden's development are explored, initial ideas are drawn up in sketch form illustrating the overall design concept. These are presented for discussion, offering the opportunity for any changes or new ideas to be considered before the final design is agreed.
Layout Plan
The completed design in detail is developed from the outline plan. This shows the final garden design in two-dimensional form with all the main features of the hard and soft landscaping identified. It also includes details of construction, selection of materials and forms the basis for the garden's construction.
Planting Plan
Now the layout plan has been approved a scale planting plan can be drawn for each individual border. This will be developed after close consultation and taking into account style, your specific requirements and prevailing conditions. Each plant or group of plants are identified and the planting position marked on the plan with bulb under planting. Planting plans are accompanied by a full plant schedule/specification and are an essential part of the overall process of the garden's development, which will require ongoing review and updating.
Planting
A comprehensive plant sourcing and supply service is offered coordinating all the planting needs as detailed in the planting plan ready for planting at the appropriate time. This often involves using a variety of specialized nurseries to obtain the best plants for the best price, which also meet with National Plant Specification Standards. Plants are supplied at cost and where appropriate larger plants will be sourced for immediate visual impact. A full planting service including site preparation is offered and this can be undertaken in conjunction with the client, their regular gardeners, contractors or independently as required.
Project Management
Overseeing the implementation of the design including advice on contractors and obtaining quotations.
Maintenance
Preparation of maintenance schedules. Regular visits to monitor the garden's progress and advice on how to keep it looking at its best. Hands on help and practical maintenance are all included.
