Creative Responsible Design
WHAT TO EXPECT
I believe engaging a garden designer should be an enjoyable experience.
My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, rooted in respect for nature and people. The emphasis is on informed decision-making, responding to the unique conditions of your project to create gardens that feel as good as they look.
My role is to help Clients invest their budgets wisely, prioritising decisions that affect longevity, sustainability and enjoyment.
THE PROCESS
Good design isn't a checklist, it's informed decision making guided by experience:
- Start with a conversation: A free introductory call helps me understand what you need and how we can work together
- Choose the right level of support - we can discuss which option best suits your needs:
- Design Guidance Session (Remote): Focused guidance to help prioritise your ideas and make confident decisions
or/
- Garden Consultation Session (On-site or Online): Site-responsive advice tailored to your garden, its conditions and challenges
or/
- Full Garden Design (On-site or Remote): A complete design journey through concept development, master planning and technical drawings
and/or
- Planting Plans: These can be a stand alone instruction or as part of a wider, garden design project
Each route will leave you with a clear direction, a considered design and confidence to proceed at a pace that suits you
More about each option can be found below:
GARDEN DESIGN GUIDANCE SESSION
Online | £125
Clear, professional direction.
The Design Guidance Session is a focused, one-off session designed to help you make sense of ideas, priorities and possibilities for your garden.
While online tools and AI can be useful for gathering inspiration, good garden design is rooted in informed, site-specific decision-making.
These sessions provide experienced guidance to help you prioritise what matters most, understand the constraints and opportunities specific to your project and help you move forward with confidence,
Ideal for: Reducing the overwhelm. Understanding priorities and next steps.
Whether you are planning to DIY, intending to work with a landscaper or are considering investing in a full garden design, we can discuss your requirements, challenges and what to prioritise and we can determine whether further on-site consultation or design support would be beneficial to you. This session focuses on clarity and decision-making, rather than drawings or detailed proposals.
Great for: Gaining clarity, deciding how best to approach your project and avoiding costly mistakes.
Full Garden Design
From £1250
A complete design journey from concept to master plan and technical drawings. Leaving you with a blueprint you can hand straight to a landscaper.
Perfect for: New builds, blank canvases or gardens ready for a total transformation.
Garden Design Process:
STAGE 1: INFORMATION GATHERING
Design questionnaire & consultation to better understand your requirements & preferences.
Site measurement and appraisal and production of site base plan
STAGE 2: CONCEPT STAGE
Preliminary ideas are discussed and turned into a Concept plan.
Here any further, required development of the design is identified.
STAGE 3: MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan is a hand drawn and rendered, scale drawing of the design. Elevations, perspectives or axonometric drawings considered necessary are included.
STAGE 4: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Scale plans with measurements and necessary design specifics to allow landscapers to provide accurate quotes.
CDM (Construction & Design Management 2015) documents are also provided
While I do not provide construction monitoring I am happy to visit during landscaping to review progress.
Guidance on engaging with landscapers can also be provided.
Initial site visits:
£70 +travel
Where Clients are considering a full garden design service, an initial design feasibility visit to site may be recommended.
This allows me to assess the garden, understand site constraints and confirm the scope of work in order to provide an accurate and realistic design proposal.
This visit is a scoping step only and does not replace a consultation or design session. Any recommendation to proceed is always discussed in advance.
Planting Design
If you're happy with the overall structure of your garden, revisiting the planting can invigorate or transform its look and feel.
I can provide a complete planting design service crafted around your gardens unique conditions and your personal preferences. This can be part of a wider, garden design or a stand alone piece of work.
Expect: seasonal interest, structure, texture and a focus on biodiversity.
You'll received scale planting plans and seasonal moodboards. I can also source, set out and plant up for you and if required, provide a mintenance schedule to help you look after your lovely new plants.
Distance Design
I can also provide practical advice to getting the most out of your outdoor space, remotely.
What's required: A straightforward site, photos, measurements and enthusiasm from you, the Client!
I can provide a range of drawings that allow you to work towards your ideal garden at your own pace or, advise how to get the best outcome from working with a local, professional landscaper.
Consultation Sessions
From £240 + travel
A one-off, on-site design advice for Clients who would benefit from hands-on, location-specific guidance. These sessions are particularly useful if you're further along in your thought process but maybe have specific design challenges, for example:
- Awkward shapes to work with
- Conflicting requirements for your space
- Overlooking / privacy issues
or/
- You want to know how to make your gaden more climate change resilient
Consultations can include a walk-through discussion, layout and design advice and practical guidance
Great for*: Discussing ideas you already have. tricky sites and keen DIYers.
As with all my work, the focus is on informed decision-making: responding to the sites conditions and long-term potential and helping translate ideas into practical, well-considered next steps.
With appropriate supporting materials Consultations can also be provided online.
(*Also great for gifting!)
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Drawings for Professionals:
I can also provide hand drawn plans for landscapers and contractors as well as illustrations for CAD-led designers (for example, to support show garden applications).
I have provided bespoke plans and drawings for Landscapes4Learning and visuals for
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