An onsite consultation is required to assess the site situation, building vernacular, soil conditions, existing flora and existing hard landscaping structures. All garden users need to be present to ensure that as the project design brief is developed, all their desires and needs for the space are accommodated.

Following the consultation a full written brief and design fee proposal is provided.

Following a written acceptance of the brief and fee proposal, the design process will commence. This begins with a survey of the site. Uncomplicated sites surveys can be performed in-house. For larger and more complex situations we recommend specialist garden and landscape surveyors. 

The survey provides dimensions, levels, soil type, existing flora, features, services, aspect and genius loci. It forms the basis of all the design drawings.

The early development of the design will be formulated from the information gathered during the consultation, survey and site analysis. This design will be presented in a two-dimensional plan view arrangement and accompanied with perspective illustrations.

These early development drawings are used to stimulate further discussions and development ideas if required. Once all parties are happy and excited by the design, the final scaled plan drawing is prepared.

To realise the design we can recommend highly reputable landscape contractors for the construction or clients can source their own. In each case a tender package, including detailed layout, scaled setting out drawings and construction details will be provide where required to support the quote process and ease construction.

Regular visits are undertaken throughout, communicating with client and contractor to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.

During the hard-landscaping construction phase, work begins on the planting scheme. This is developed dependent on the conditions of the site, on-going maintenance requirements and client palette desires. A planting plan, schedule and costs are then provided.

All plants are sourced and selected from reputable specialist nurseries and delivery fully managed. In all cases we oversee the setting-out of plants and can undertake responsibility for physical planting or supervise the landscape contractors through this process.

Periodic onsite consultancy sessions throughout the year can be provided, giving instruction on suitable plant care and pruning practices.