My Approach
Gardens and Landscapes should…
Reflect
the taste and needs of its owner
Mirror
and complement the interior space of a building.
Structure
The structure should be simple but stylish and have strong ‘bones’.
The Journey
Whatever the scale and scope of the project, our intention is create a landscape that will stand the test of time, with every garden as unique as its setting.
A first meeting with a client on-site ensures we fully understand the space, exploring and understanding their vision for the garden and how it will connect and sit within its surroundings.
Identify opportunities along with any potential constraints or planning requirements that may need addressing as well as establish desired timescales.
Consideration is given to the need for third party involvement such as specialist suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
Full topographical survey (where necessary) of existing site including landforms, plants, buildings, structures and utilities.
Design
Stage 1
A master plan supported by a visuals package that includes, a 3D model, various views of the proposed new garden including evening shots and a lighting design.
Stage 2
A fly through movie of the project supported by a 3d virtual reality walk through of the proposed garden.
Stage 3
2d layout plan
Plant mood boards and specimen plants suggested.
Landscaping.
Quotes are then supplied for the hard and soft landscaping from myself and my professional landscape contractors.
Construction.
I supervise all aspects of the construction, planting and styling of the garden on behalf of my clients.
Costing
Advanced procurement of specimen plants.
Review quotations and timescales with client.
Acting in an advisory capacity ensures a perfect collaboration between the garden design team, specialist contractors or consultants.
Sourcing and procurement of plants.
Coordination of build activities, contractors, and suppliers with optional site visits and progress inspections.
On successful completion and hand-over of the project we are able to provide a garden maintenance schedule for you or your gardener, we are often invited to revisit a garden annually or at more regular intervals in an advisory capacity.