Our process
Every garden we design is unique, created in response to your brief. It’s our job to get to know you and to interpret your wish list into a garden that really works for you and your lifestyle.
We don’t just design your garden, we also work with a range of landscapers to bring the design to life. Finally our talented planting team will add the finishing touches to your new garden - it’s the magic ingredient that really brings the space to life.
Phase 1 - Consultation and brief
We’ll start with a phone call to discuss your project - photos of the space and an idea of investment budget and preferred timelines are really helpful at this stage. From here we’ll move on to an in-person meeting in your garden where we’ll do a deeper dive into the brief. Following the consultation meeting you will receive a written summary of our meeting including a detailed fee proposal and outline of the design process.
Phase 2 - Concept design
This is where it gets exciting! I will present you with a 2D plan view layout of how your new garden could work along with at least two 3D views which will help you really understand how your garden could look and feel.
Phase 3 - Detailed design
Once you are happy with the concept plan, we will start to drill down into the detail. This includes making choices on hard landscaping so we can get accurate costs in from a landscaper. Once all the details are agreed I will create a scaled masterplan and costing pack which includes all the details of your new garden design.
Phase 5 - Planting design
Once the plan is signed off and you’re booked in with a landscaper, now is the perfect time to design the planting. You will receive a detailed planting plan which shows the placement of each plant within your new garden, along with plant mood boards and a plant schedule including a full list of plant names, pots sizes and quantities to be ordered.
Phase 6 - Plant sourcing, planting and aftercare.
We work with trade nurseries to source high quality plants and trees on your behalf as well as offering a planting service. Amelia will set out the plants in position in your garden as well as overseeing the planting process.
Aftercare for your garden is extremely important as gardens are only as good as the care they receive. It makes sense to protect your investment by looking after your new plants and ensuring they thrive. We offer seasonal maintenance visits at key points in the year to check on progress and make suggestions for any tweaks or additions that may be needed. Or for more regular maintenance visits we can recommend local gardeners who provide this service.
Pricing
Pricing is bespoke to your project but I understand it’s useful to have a rough idea of costs so I offer a free phone consultation where we will explore your goals and ambitions for the space as well as discussing a rough cost range for design work.
Design fees will be outlined in writing on a stage-by-stage basis following the initial consultation.