Full Design Service

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Initial Consultation

During this meeting I will see the garden and discuss what you would like from the space and how much your budget for the project is likely to be. Following the meeting, you will receive a quote for the design work.

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Site Survey and Analysis

On commission,  a site survey, which will include ascertaining boundaries, levels, locations of existing features and soil analysis,​ will be carried out. For smaller gardens I will do this with my team.  For larger gardens I will provide details of a surveying company who will carry out a detailed survey.  The company will charge separately for this service. 

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Concept Plan

The concept plan is a 2D digital drawing that will show  the proposed layout of the space including hard landscaping (patio areas, decking, water features, paths) and planting areas.  At this stage we can talk through any changes to the design that may be required. 

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3D Visuals

 Some people are happy to interpret the 2D concept plan, whilst others prefer a 3D image to fully understand what the garden will look like. ​​There is a separate charge for 3D drawings.

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Technical Drawings & Detailed Plans

A scaled masterplan will be provided which will show the elements required for contractors to construct the garden. Technical drawings are the drawings and specifications that ensure your garden is built to the correct standards by the contractor and as shown in the design proposal.  They will allow then contractor to estimate material and building costs for the garden. ​​​​They may include items such as paving plans and lighting plans. 

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Planting Plans, Planting Schedules & Plant Maintenance Schedules

These are plans that show the individual plant names and their proposed locations. The schedule a list of the plants with sizes and quantities and is used to purchase plants. ​ A plant maintenance schedule shows you how to look after your plants throughout the course of the year. 

 

Getting Quotations

Once the design work is complete, you will be able to send out the pack of information  to constructors for quotations for the build of the garden.​​​

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Overseeing the Build

Should you wish us to oversee the build of the design then we will discuss this with you separately. There will be a separate charge for this.

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Planting Advice

You may just want to have some help in rethinking your planting.  Perhaps you need some advice with what will grow best in your situation.  Maybe you would like to extend the interest in your beds to have more seasonal interest.  As well as helping to choose the right plants, we also offer help in purchasing and planting. This could be for the whole garden or you may want to work on one area of the garden at a time.

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Plant Maintenance Schedules​

Perhaps you are happy with your garden but would like some more information about looking after your plants.  I will visit your garden and see what's growing (this may entail more than one visit during the course of the year) and then provide you with a document with information on caring for your plants.

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Garden Renovation​

Nature being nature, some gardens can get a little out of control.  You may want to have a one off tidy up of shrubs, beds or hedges.  Although described as a 'one off' this may require more than one visit as not every plant likes being cared for at the same time of year!

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