Garden and Outdoor Space Planning and Project Management
I offer a range of garden design services from advice on planting up a problematic border to a full garden design service. If you are unsure what you need, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Design Service
- All services start with an initial consultation at your home to discuss your ideas and budget, a close look round your garden and for me to get to know something about your lifestyle, tastes and aspirations.
- I produce a design proposal, outlining the work you require and my fees for the design.
- Once accepted, I survey the garden for measurements and an analysis of its features, aspect and soil.
- I produce a draft design plan with options for us to meet and discuss, including materials, planting style and budget.
- The final agreed design includes construction details for contractors and estimates of further costs.
Project Management
- I obtain quotations from reliable contractors for the hard-landscaping, electrics, ground clearance and soil preparation.
- I monitor the build process on behalf of the client to ensure all goes to plan and to the quality required.
Planting Services
Planning and planting
- I create planting plans for different areas/borders of the garden, with photos of plants selected and cost.
- I can order plants and have them delivered. I can also source planters and other garden items.
- I can plant up the garden (often with a team).
- I provide advice on aftercare and maintenance visits where needed.
Planting Design Only (no hard-landscaping)
The process is the same as for the Design Service with the following differences:
- The survey may only be for the part of the garden that is to be planted/changed.
- The draft and final designs will include the planting plans, possibly with the addition of new beds or changes to existing ones.
Garden Design Consultation only
- The initial consultation can be followed up by a written report summarising our discussion and including my suggestions for how you could use the space and the types of plants that would work well.
Take the next step
Book in for a consultation with me or look at some of my garden designs