1. Concept Design

  • Site survey - a detailed measurement of the dimensions and levels of your garden; examination of the soil conditions; microclimates and general growing conditions

  • Moodboard - a pictoral illustration of ideas and concepts to whet your appetite

  • Concept plans - 2-3 example layouts illustrating different approaches to the layout and content of the garden


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2. Masterplan & Working Docs

  • A set of documents detailing the final agreed design, including contractor specifications for setting out, construction detail, build instructions and materials.

  • Suitable detail for going out to tender


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3. Build Management

  • Submission of tender documents, review of contractor proposals

  • Site visits with potential contractors

  • Recommendations & selection of preferred contractor

  • On-site monitoring visits & ongoing communications

  • Review of final work & sign-off


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4. Planting plans

  • The creation of a beautiful planting plan with a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, annuals, climbers, grasses and groundcover

  • Driven by the design theme, by your own colour and style preferences, and by the growing conditions across your plot


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5. Plant sourcing & provision

  • Visits to local nurseries to source suitable plant stock

  • Planting out with suitable support, compost, rooting powder and watering tubes as appropriate

  • Creation of bespoke maintenance plans


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6. Other services

  • Irrigation system design & installation

  • Lighting design

  • Maintenance visits &
    further development ideas