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How does the design process work?

Designing and building a new garden involves a number of steps. Whilst the best result will come from my involvement in the garden from inception to completion, I am happy to tailor my services to your requirements.

I offer a free (if local) introductory visit to discuss your garden and how I might be able to help you. From this I can quote, at least for the initial stages of the design work.

If you decide to proceed, we meet to discuss further your ideas, tastes and requirements so that I can draw up a detailed design brief for the work. Your input is vital at this stage.   More ...

An accurate survey and analysis of your existing garden is carried out either by myself or a professional surveyor depending on the size and complexity of the site.

Using the design brief and the site analysis, I come up with an initial sketch proposal for your garden. With your feedback, this is refined to produce the outline plan. Further plans for the planting design and contractors may also be required.  More ...

This is the exciting part where the design turns into reality. At this stage I can help find a contractor, monitor the build, supply and plant the plants, or source other garden features.

I can produce an easy-to-understand schedule to help you maintain your garden and keep it looking beautiful. Alternatively I can recommend gardeners to do this for you.

If you have any further questions about the design process or would like to book an introductory visit please give me a call on 01277 621473.

Copyright Liz Saward, 2006