This first meeting provides an opportunity to discuss both practical and aesthetic requirements, and for the designer to consider the potential of the garden.

You can see a portfolio of plans and photographs of previous projects. Following the meeting, a brief will be provided together with a schedule of costs for the subsequent stages.

The site survey involves measuring the house and boundaries and any existing features which are to remain in the garden. Level measurements are taken across sloping sites. Photographs are taken and a scale drawing produced on the computer as the basis for subsequent plans.

The design drawing shows the position of all the hard landscaping – terraces, seating areas, paths and steps together with any structures, such as summerhouses, sheds, pergolas, water features and the outline positions of the borders. Sketches and cross-sections may also be provided. These drawings are reviewed and any alterations made prior to producing any construction drawings.

Irrigation and Lighting plans may also be required.

The planting plan shows the position of each plant within the garden. Trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs are selected for their flower and foliage colour, height and spread, seasonal interest as well as shape and form. It depicts the optimum combination of shrubs and perennials as well as the best balance between evergreens and deciduous specimens.

The accompanying plant schedule shows the botanical name, number and size of each plant and forms the basis for obtaining prices from the relevant nurseries.

Translating the plans into reality is an exciting process. We are able to help select the best option for the client.

Some people are happy to take on the build themselves, whereas others employ their own contractors or require help in selecting a landscaper. We are able to accommodate all your requirements

Project management is also offered.

Once the garden is constructed, we supply and plant the full range of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs.

For those clients who wish to be involved with the planting, we arrange and oversee delivery and set out the plants in position according to the planting plan.