Our Process

  • Vegetable and flower garden with gravel path, surrounded by dense green foliage and colorful blossoms.

    01 - Client Brief

    Our initial consultation is an opportunity to hear your aspirations for your garden. This gives me the opportunity to understand what you want from your garden and how you want it to interact with the surrounding environment. Based on your requirements, I will then develop a client brief that will inform the outline design.

  • Architectural site plan with various measurements and annotations

    02 - Survey and Site Analysis

    A topographical survey can either be completed by either your choice of surveyor or we can instruct a surveyor on your behalf. I will then analyse the site and take soil samples.

  • Woman drawing on a drafting table near a window in a cozy room.

    03 - Outline Design

    I will develop an outline design of the site based on our initial meeting and brief which we can then discuss and adjust as necessary. This will include a scaled site plan, elevations, 3D perspectives and a plant and materials reference board.

  • Architectural blueprint of garden level design, including sections, stairs, and labeled measurements.

    04 - Detail Design

    Once the outline design has been agreed, I will incorporate additional details (including planting plans) to bring the design to life. My CAD drawings will be developed to be shared with landscape contractors to invite their tender.

  • Garden pathway with green plants and foliage on both sides.

    05 - Tendering

    Subject to any preference you have to deal with specific landscape contractors, upon completion of the detailed plans I will send these to three recommended landscape contractors inviting them to tender for the project. The quotes will then be discussed with you.

  • Stacks of beige rectangular bricks arranged on a herringbone-patterned brick walkway, with a wooden-handled rubber mallet placed on top.

    06 - Construction

    During the construction stage I will work closely with the landscape contractors ensuring that the garden is built to the design.

  • A vibrant garden scene featuring various colorful flowers including pink and purple blossoms, surrounded by lush green leaves and tall grasses. Stone rocks are interspersed throughout the garden, and leafy trees are visible in the background.

    07 - Planting Design & Planting

    Planting scheme images to illustrate the proposed planting style.

    Once plant choices are confirmed, arranging planting schedules and obtaining quotes from selected nurseries.

    Planting Design - If you are looking for assistance with plants for an existing outdoor space, our planting design service may be more suitable. Contact us for more information about this service.

  • Person pruning red flowers in a garden with green foliage.

    08 - Aftercare

    Upon completion of the project, we can agree on the required level of aftercare to ensure that the garden has the appropriate maintenance regime. A maintenance plan can be provided.

  • Person standing in a garden with plants, flowers, and a water feature, wearing a blue outfit.

    Consultations

    If you simply require guidance or help with your outdoor space, I also offer a consultation service, which is priced on an hourly basis.

    Please contact us for more information.

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