PROCESS
The process of having your garden designed can vary according to your specific requirements but typically it goes something like this.
Initial Consultation
It begins with a site visit to get to know you and familiarize myself with the garden. This initial meeting and conversation forms the basis upon which the design proposals are made and is often referred to as the ‘client brief’.
Survey
An accurate survey of the house and garden would then be needed before design work is undertaken. If you haven’t one to hand this can be arranged with a local surveyor.
Concept Proposals
The concept phase is the most important part of the process. Ideas will be pitched based on the client brief and take the form of hand-drawn sketches, mood boards, 3D modelling and, if required, cgi rendering. Once you are happy with the proposals they will be presented as an A3 document to serve as a guide for the masterplan.
Masterplan and Construction Plans
The concept proposals are finely tuned to produce the more detailed masterplan. This, together with accompanying sections, elevations and construction detail are the plans that a contractor will work from. They will also serve as documents for planning applications if required.
Plant Plan
A detailed plant plan will also be presented with an accompanying schedule showing quantities and sizes to facilitate ordering.
Specification And Tendering
We can recommend and introduce you to contractors we have worked with to implement the works. A detailed specification will allow them to tender for the project on a like for like basis. Once a contractor has been chosen, we can monitor the works so that the garden is built to the correct standards.
Craftsmanship
We enjoy quality craftsmanship and have built up a good relationship with contractors, suppliers, artists and craftsmen who share our vision and attention to detail.
Flora & Fauna
Plants are chosen to reflect both the client’s preferences and the natural character of the locality. Choosing plants that suit the peculiarities of the site (e.g. climate, aspect, local flora and soil conditions) provides them with a better chance of survival. Whether plants contrast or harmonise with the given views and local flora is more subjective but planting tends to be more ornamental near the house and more natural further away so as not to jar with the surroundings.
We strive to respect wildlife within a site minimising disruption to their lives and habitats wherever possible.
We therefore enjoy working with clients who share our values, our respect for the environment and understand that gardens are not just for people. Collaborations with those who share our appreciation of the natural world, and who are tolerant of a little wildness (ranging from a small patch of long grass to a more chaotic spectrum) making the garden more appealing to other lifeforms, are most welcome.
Pricing
Details about our design process and fee structure are available on request
Discounts are available for schools, hospitals and some charities
Enquiries welcome
