Design Process

We offer a complete garden design service, guiding each project from the first inspiration through to the finished garden.

Crafting outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional requires thought, coordination and expertise. Below is an outline of the steps we typically follow in our garden design process.

Step 1: Initial Consultation & Site Visit

We'll visit your site to walk the space together, discussing your thoughts, ideas and the potential of your garden. This is your opportunity to share your vision with us.

We'll explore your likes, dislikes and desires through guided questions, helping us understand how you want to use your outdoor space. We'll sketch, photograph and immerse ourselves in the unique character of your site.

Following our visit, we'll create a detailed brief that captures everything we've discussed, forming the foundation for your garden design.

A landscape plan showing a green outdoor area with trees, a pathway, and a fenced boundary.

Step 2: Concept Design

Following sign off of the brief we'll create a comprehensive Concept Document featuring:

  • A scaled masterplan showing the layout of your new garden

  • Mood boards illustrating planting styles and materials

  • An overview of each design element and how they work together

We'll present the concept design to you in detail, walking through our creative process and the thinking behind each decision. This is your chance to review, question and refine the design.

Landscape design plan showing trees, shrubbery, patio areas, driveways with cars, seating arrangements, and a pond or water feature.

Step 3: Detailed design & specifications

Once you've signed off on the concept, we develop the detailed technical documents needed to bring your garden to life. These comprehensive plans ensure every element is built exactly as envisioned. Depending on the project this could include…

  • Annotated specification drawings

  • Setting out plans for precise positioning

  • Scope of work documentation

  • Section elevations and design detailing

  • Lighting and service plans

  • Material specification sheets

  • Planting plans (if you're managing planting separately)

A backyard with a small red excavator, an area of freshly dug earth, a pile of branches, and a soccer ball on the grass. The background features a brick house with large windows, a glass balcony, and various plants and flowers.

Step 4: Landscape construction support

We can recommend trusted landscape contractors from our network. We're happy to manage the tendering process, coordinating quotes from carefully selected contractors on your behalf.

Following the appointment of your chosen contractor we are able to provide consultancy and project management throughout the build if required. We’re able to conduct regular site visits to oversee the work and we’re always on hand to answer questions providing clarity and guidance to keep the project running smoothly.

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Step 5: Planting

Following construction we are able to manage the entire planting process from start to finish. Working with trusted nurseries, we'll source and select every plant according to the approved planting plan, considering quality, availability and seasonality. We coordinate all deliveries to align with optimal planting conditions, then come on site to place and plant each specimen using best practices for soil preparation and spacing. Finally, we'll provide a walkthrough of your newly planted garden with personalised care advice.

A garden with vibrant green grass, purple flowering plants, and a black fence in the background.
Two people standing on a cracked stone pathway, with one wearing brown hiking boots and yellow socks, the other wearing bright pink athletic shoes and dark blue jeans. Green plants border the pathway on the left side.

Step 6: Maintenance & support

Gardens are living spaces that evolve with the seasons, and all gardens require some maintenance to keep them looking their best. Throughout the project, we'll communicate the key maintenance requirements for your new garden and provide advice on how to care for your outdoor space so it remains beautiful for many years to come.

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