THE INITIAL CONSULTATION
This is a chance for us to look at your garden and discuss the requirements and problems you may have in your garden. We will have a relaxed talk about different styles and likes and dislikes you may have so we can get a good idea of how you would like your garden to look. We may also discuss budget at this point. Depending on what you want it is always good to have a contingency in case we unearth something not budgeted for in your garden.
QUOTE AND GO AHEAD
After the meeting we will send you a quote for our plans and specify what this includes. We will send you a brief of what we discussed for you to reflect on and change if needed until you are happy that's what you would like for your garden. It is very important that this is clear to so that we are working towards the same end result.
SURVEY
When you have given us the go ahead for the design a survey can be done. It includes recording everything in your garden, including trees & plants to keep, flower beds, patios, driveways, boundaries and house. This is necessary so we can design your garden accurately and retain details you want to keep. We will come along at a scheduled time to take survey of your garden. If the garden is very large or has lots of different levels it might require a surveying company to do the surveying, which we will arrange at a convenient time.
SECOND CONSULTATION
After the survey has been drawn up we can start to do sketches and research which we will relay to you in this second consultation. You will get a visual presentation of the plans we have for your garden with possible material samples and mood boards to make our vision clearer. We can discuss the layout and if there are any changes you would like to make.
DRAWING PLANS
From sketches and feedback from you, we will produce the required drawings and other supporting material needed for the project. This might include samples of the paving, gravel or other landscaping details.
PRESENTATION OF MASTER PLAN
We will have an informal meeting and your new plans for the garden will be presented and explained to you in detail with supporting materials. I will walk you through the drawings an try to paint a picture of how your garden will look and work for you.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS
When you are satisfied with the Master plan we will produce the technical drawings and construction plans needed for the garden build to run smoothly.
PLANTING PLAN
A Planting plan will be produced to tie in with the mood boards produced for the garden. Plant schedules with quantities will also be produced to be sent off to Plant suppliers for quotation.
BUILD
We work with a range of experienced landscapers to different budgets and finishes depending on our clients needs. We will work with the landscaper to create a time schedule which works for you and liaise through out the build to ensure a smooth completion.
PLANTING
When the hard landscaping have been done we can complete the build by planting up the garden. Ordering plants, receiving the delivery on site, putting them out in their right position and planting them.
FINISHED GARDEN
Now it's time for you to enjoy your new garden!
Things to think about when you work with a Garden Designer:
Choose the designer that is right for you
Be clear about your needs and keep communication flowing
Be honest with your budget
Be realistic about timings
Trust your designer
Be prepared for potential disruption
Discuss any issues as quickly as possible