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The Design Service My Design service can be used to develop a new garden from a bare plot, or can be applied to an existing garden in need of rescue.
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Initial Consultation
My Initial Consultation is an opportunity to explore your gardening preferences and aspirations, and to assess the condition and potential of the site.
My Design Portfolio will provide some idea of what might be achieved in your own garden, and we will take time to discuss suitable design ideas and styles.
My initial visit generally takes an hour and a standard fee of £25 applies.
Following our meeting I will prepare a written Client Brief (a summary of our discussion) together with a quote for any design work that we have agreed will be appropriate and helpful for you.
Design Work
If my quote and terms are acceptable, I will carry out a basic site survey to record as appropriate: garden size, levels, boundaries, aspect, existing plants and features, soil type and condition.
Example Master Plan
Using the Client Brief and survey information I will develop my ideas and create your individual design proposal.
Ideas will be presented in the form of a scale sketch outlining the proposed layout of your new garden.
We will consider, discuss and adjust as necessary.
The final Master Plan of your new garden will be hand drawn to scale, coloured, labeled and illustrated for clarity.
If appropriate, I will also prepare scale elevations, cross-section sketches or axonometric (three dimensional) drawings. These are helpful if your garden has any significant changes in level and are provided at no extra cost.
I will also provide a short list of Suppliers and Contractors recommended to me by previous clients. (The list is compiled and offered in good faith, however I cannot accept responsibility for service or products provided by companies listed. )
Example Axonometric Sketch illustrating terracing and levels on a steeply sloped site
Planting Plans "A collection of plants is not a garden, anymore than a list of choice words is a poem . . . ."
Planting plans can be commissioned as part of an overall garden design or they can be provided to revamp your existing borders.
My specification of plants will take into account your personal preferences and also the growing conditions in your garden. Existing plants will be recycled where appropriate.
Your Planting Plan will be presented as a separate scale drawing. The Plan will detail genus, cultivare, quantities and planting positions. A plant schedule will also be provided listing all the plants required.
If necessary I can offer advice on soil preparation and general garden maintenance.
