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Garden Design Process

Our garden design process is carefully considered, with each stage thoughtfully guiding your project from initial concept through to final completion. Every step is designed to ensure your new garden is not only beautifully crafted, but a true reflection of your lifestyle, aspirations and home.

Below is an introduction to our design process, where you can explore each stage in greater detail.

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

Once you choose to work with us, we will arrange an initial consultation at your home to discuss your vision, explore ideas, and begin shaping a design that reflects both your lifestyle and the unique character of your property.
Survey & Analysis

Survey & Analysis

A detailed site survey and analysis is an essential part of the design process, providing the precise measurements and technical accuracy needed to create designs perfectly tailored to your garden and property.
Concept Plan

Concept Plan

The concept plan is where your new garden begins to take shape. Informed by the initial consultation and detailed site survey, this stage brings together ideas, layout and structure to create the first visual interpretation of your garden design.
Master Plan

Master Plan

The master plan is the finalised garden design, bringing together every element of the layout into one carefully considered plan. Refined to incorporate any revisions, it provides a clear and cohesive vision for the garden as it moves towards completion.
Construction Details

Construction Details

Construction drawings are essential for communicating the finer technical details of the design to both landscapers and structural engineers. They provide the precision and clarity required for accurate pricing, ensuring the garden can be built exactly as intended.
Planting Plan

Planting Plan

Planting is what brings a garden to life, adding softness, movement and seasonal interest. Carefully selected to suit the specific conditions of your garden, each planting scheme is thoughtfully composed to enhance the overall design and create a landscape that will flourish beautifully over time.
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Our garden is perfect for our house. It looks beautiful and really stands out. Miss VH.
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We now have a garden that fulfils all our wishes and exceeds our expectations. We are so happy with our choice of designer and landscape company that we have asked them back to do some more work on the garden! Jane and Mark

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