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From a first idea
to a living garden.

Choose the kind of help your space needs. A whole-garden plan, a thoughtful planting layer or a focused conversation about what comes next.

See how the process works
Garden material study of natural stone and fine layered grasses
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Garden design

A whole-garden direction

For a new outdoor space or a garden that needs a clearer structure. Begin with the way you want to live, then bring together movement, outdoor rooms, materials and planting.

A useful design package should explain both the overall idea and the decisions needed to take it further. The exact scope depends on the site and the stage of the project.

  • Site and lifestyle brief
  • Concept layout and spatial direction
  • Material and planting intent
  • A clear list of the next drawings or specialist inputs
Describe what you need
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Planting design

A considered living layer

For a garden whose layout works, but whose planting does not yet feel connected. Think about the view from inside, the seasonal rhythm and the care you want to take on.

Planting starts with growing conditions. Soil, light, exposure, existing trees and available water influence the palette more than an inspiration image should.

  • Review of existing planting and growing conditions
  • Planting structure, species selection and spacing
  • A schedule to discuss with a nursery or installer
  • Establishment and ongoing care priorities
Describe what you need
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Design guidance

Clarity before committing

For a specific question or an early idea that needs focus. A defined conversation can help make sense of a difficult corner, competing priorities or the next step in a larger project.

Guidance is most useful when the question is clear. It should leave you with a direction and a record of what still requires a survey, detailed design or specialist advice.

  • A focused site or design question
  • Review of photographs and available plans
  • Options and practical trade-offs
  • A short set of recommended next steps
Describe what you need

A little clarity
before you begin.

Does landscape design include construction?

Design and construction are different scopes. The design brief should state which drawings, schedules and coordination are included. Installation, engineering and specialist work would be agreed separately with the appropriate providers.

Can a garden be developed in stages?

Yes, as a design approach. Plan the whole garden first so early work does not block later decisions. Access, levels, drainage and major trees often influence the sensible sequence.

How are design fees set?

A real proposal would follow the site information and agreed deliverables. The size of the garden, complexity, documentation and level of involvement all influence the scope. This illustrative site does not issue prices or quotes.

Is a small garden worth designing?

A small space often benefits from careful priorities. A clear route, the right-sized table and one generous planting gesture can make a compact garden more useful without adding more elements.

What could your
garden become?

A thoughtful garden starts with a conversation. Tell us a little about your space, how you use it and what you’d love it to become.

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