01/08 Initial inquiry

Firstly, we need to arrange a time for a free, informal telephone conversation during which we can explore what you are looking to achieve and how we might work together to achieve it. Please

contact me to book your complimentary consultation call.

If we are agreed that a visit to your home is appropriate, a professional appointment will be arranged where you can introduce me to your garden, its issues, frustrations and any

positive points! This can also be achieved remotely. A fully detailed fee quotation will be forwarded for your consideration. 

Once your commission is placed, arrangements will be made to measure and analyse your existing garden. It is critical to the design development, and later build phase, that existing dimensions and level changes are collected. 

Now begins the truly exciting part of designing your new garden. This is the primary artistic phase, the art of weaving together your preferences and all of the possibilities that present themselves as your new garden starts to emerge on the drawing board.

 This drawing maps out the whole garden area showing the proposed placement and connections of all the various elements and features. In fact, it is an illustrated representation of your new garden in perfect miniature along with sketches and mood boards. It is traditionally hand-drawn and may be supported by digital illustrations, where appropriate.

Once you have agreed the proposals we can begin the more detailed stage of exploring and selecting the specific materials. Depending on your project, this may include choosing: a palette of materials for paved areas, timber for decking, water features, fire pits, arches, pergolas, summer houses, hot tubs, containers, ornaments and furniture.

When even a tiny garden can have in excess of 200 plants most clients require our horticultural and design knowledge for the selecting and artful arrangement of their scheme. Fully detailed Planting Plans and supporting documents provide all the information required to purchase, plant and maintain irresistible, yet manageable, year round displays.

To ensure that you continue to enjoy your garden over the years, as well as take care of your investment, our services can include  long-term garden management advice. We will also remain on hand  should you require any advice after the project completion. Regular site visits can be arranged to ensure all plants are progressing as expected  as well as review how the garden might evolve with you.