Full Garden Design

Initial consultation

We begin with an in person consultation. We take time to understand how you want to use the garden and what you want it to achieve. Together, we discuss your preferred aesthetic, whether naturalistic, contemporary, formal, or informal, alongside priorities such as entertaining, relaxing, play, wildlife, or privacy.

Site assessment

We review dimensions, existing structures, boundaries, access, soil, drainage, aspect, light, and established planting. We identify opportunities, constraints, and practical considerations that may influence the design. This understanding allows us to develop recommendations suited to the location. Establishing a clear picture at the outset creates a reliable foundation for each decision and helps ensure the finished garden is beautiful, practical, and enduring.

Discuss budget and maintenance needs

We establish a realistic budget and consider the maintenance you are prepared to undertake. These conversations help balance ambition with practicality, ensuring the design reflects your lifestyle, complements your property, and remains manageable and enjoyable over time.

Develop the concept design and planting ideas

Using the information gathered, we develop an initial concept defining the garden’s structure, movement, proportions, and atmosphere. The design considers relationships between areas, including paths, seating, boundaries, focal points, and architectural or natural features. We also shape the planting character through ideas for colour, texture, seasonal interest, height, and habitat value. Materials and finishes support the intended style, while the concept provides a clear direction for discussion and refinement before detailed design begins.

Review the plan and refine the details

We present the concept for your review and discuss how effectively it responds to your goals, the site, and the intended experience of the garden. We consider feedback on layout, circulation, proportions, materials, plant selections, and practical features, then refine the proposal to resolve questions and improve functionality, character, and visual balance. This collaborative stage ensures the design develops with your input and that the final direction feels personal, considered, and achievable.

Create the final landscape design and planting scheme

Once the concept is approved, we prepare the final landscape design and planting scheme in sufficient detail to guide implementation. This includes accurate plans, defined areas, material suggestions, plant selections, quantities, spacing, and information about seasonal performance. We ensure choices suit the site and align with the agreed budget and maintenance approach. The completed design unites aesthetic and practical considerations, providing a dependable reference for creating and developing the garden.

Support implementation and provide ongoing guidance

We can support the transition from design to implementation by helping coordinate installation, clarify drawings, and respond to questions as work progresses. Where appropriate, we advise on sequencing, plant sourcing, preparation, construction details, and planting methods so the design is delivered accurately. After installation, we can provide guidance on establishment, seasonal care, pruning, watering, and ongoing development. This continued support helps the landscape mature successfully, remain healthy, and fulfil its purpose for years to come