Why do you need to employ a Garden Designer?

The first step in my garden design process is a friendly consultation - the foundation for creating a garden that truly reflects you and your space.

• We’ll discuss your ideas, style preferences, and how you’d like to use your garden.
• We’ll assess your site and offer tailored recommendations to suit your lifestyle and goals.
• We’ll talk through your garden budget and explore which garden design package fits best.
• From layout plans to full planting and lighting designs, I’ll guide you towards the right option.
• This stage gives you clear direction, realistic costs, and a design that brings out your garden’s full potential.

Based in the Midlands, We offer professional garden design consultations for everything from small private gardens to large landscape projects.

The site survey is a vital part of the garden design process - it ensures every detail of your outdoor space is accurately captured before design work begins.

• We’ll visit your garden to take precise measurements and height levels.
• Record the location of existing trees, features, and boundaries.
• Assess sunlight, shade, and site orientation to understand how the space naturally works.
• Examine soil type and conditions to determine which plants will thrive.
• For larger or more complex gardens, I may recommend a professional topographical survey by one of my trusted surveyors for complete accuracy.

This stage lays the foundation for a successful garden design - ensuring your plan is based on reliable, detailed, and site-specific information.

The concept design stage brings your ideas and site information together to shape the vision for your new garden.

• We use the details from your consultation and site survey to develop an initial garden design concept.
• Your style preferences and inspiration images help define the overall look, feel, and atmosphere of the space.
• We explore materials, layouts, and planting ideas that reflect your taste and lifestyle.
• The design balances creativity with practicality, making the best use of your garden’s light, space, and existing features.

This stage transforms your ideas into a clear visual plan - the foundation for a beautiful, functional garden tailored to you.

This is the exciting stage where your garden design starts to take shape.

• We'll present a detailed 2D garden plan showing the proposed layout, structure, and key design features.
• You’ll receive inspiration images and reference visuals to help you picture how your finished garden will look.
• We’ll review the design together, refining details to ensure it perfectly reflects your vision and lifestyle.
• Any adjustments are made collaboratively, so you’re completely happy before moving to the next stage.

This stage ensures your final garden design is creative, functional, and entirely personal - a true reflection of you and your outdoor space.

This is where your garden design truly comes to life.

• Your 2D concept plan is transformed into a fully detailed 3D garden design, letting you explore the space from every angle.
• See how materials, features, and planting work together to create atmosphere and flow.
• We’ll guide you through the 3D visuals, helping you make confident design decisions before the build begins.
• If included in your package, I’ll also present your planting and lighting plans, showing how each element enhances the overall design.

This stage adds the “wow” factor - turning ideas into a realistic, beautifully detailed vision of your future garden.

Understand the cost of your new garden design with clarity and confidence.

• We'll provide a realistic garden build cost estimate based on your final design.
• Together, we’ll review materials, features, and planting choices to align the design with your budget.
• This stage ensures you know exactly what’s achievable before approaching contractors or landscapers.
• With transparent cost guidance, you can make informed decisions and avoid unexpected surprises later.

This step combines design expertise with practical budgeting - helping you move smoothly from concept to construction.

Bringing your garden design to life with a smooth and detailed handover.

• You’ll receive a comprehensive garden design pack with all key details - measurements, height levels, material specifications, and sourcing information.
• Whether you’re working with one of my trusted landscape contractors or your own team, the process remains seamless.
• Your contractor will have everything needed to build the garden exactly as designed.
• We stay available throughout the garden build process to offer guidance, answer questions, and ensure the final result reflects the design vision.

This stage ensures a professional handover and a beautifully executed garden built to plan.