You won’t build a house or extension without detailed plans… the same goes for a garden.

You need a designer skilled in spacial visualisation, plant knowledge, creativity and construction detailing.

It’s great to get inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show or social media. But don’t just pick a design that looks good from a brochure. It may not work for you… every garden is unique and I can help you find yours.

As soon as you have headspace and a rough budget.

The initial stage is information gathering and can take time, depending on the complexity of the site/project. No worries, I will guide you through this.

The most successful projects always start well. This means planning in advance, collaborative discussions, realistic goals and trust in the client/designer relationship.

Yes, if you want the garden built.

Without the construction specs, it is impossible to get a competitive quote from landscapers. The design would also be open to interpretation by the contractor, and will not end up being built as we intended.

As an independent designer, I don’t make money from the build stage. My clients know that my drawings and specifications give them the confidence that their financial investment is well spent.

I am a property solicitor & landscape consultant, so you get the best of both worlds.

I can deal with planning matters for gardens which I have designed or have been commissioned to design.

This includes listed building consent, discharge of planning conditions, conservation area approval, Tree Preservation Orders, hedgerow management & habitat creation for biodiversity.

Absolutely!

Not everyone will want or be ready for their entire garden to be built straight away.

However, you’ll need professional advice to phase the project correctly to avoid wasting time & money in the long run (eg : relocating nearly-established trees for heavy machinery access). I can help you spot potential problems before they arise.

‘Reduce, Re-use & Recycle’… we love this!

Designs are considered so that material cuts and wastage are minimised. This reduces the quantities (and cost) of materials sent for landfill/recycling.

I aim to utilise local manufactures and fabricators for products and materials. I specify materials manufactured in the UK where possible, and use local landscape contractors.