design process

Design Philosophy

The site specific genis, architecture, topography, the environment and intended client use are all initial factors influencing the conceptual design process. Every garden that we design has a strong skeleton and we try to create a journey of interest through the garden consisting of striking structural forms and focal points, harmonious planting, unusual and often be-spokely designed product use. Our garden philosophy is to introduce a “wow” factor in each garden, with a little drama, some new ideas to intrigue the mind and quite often a theme or design style is introduced throughout. Whilst we specialise in strong structural forms we also create interest through beautiful structural planting with all year interest.

Ultimately our design will meet the clients needs, create a “wow” factor and complement the immediate environment.

Design and Supervision Process

The Garden Design Shop offers a complete private and commercial garden design services. We will initially meet the client on-site for consultation. Then, after a client design briefing and subsequent agreement of design cost we can undertake the following design steps:

1. Initial site consultation (a small fee will be charged to cover expenses),
2. Site Survey and photographs,
3. Complete Site Analysis- soil testing for planting suitability and existing drainage conditions,
4. Initial Design Sketches and final concept design produced- hand drawn or CAD available,
5. Optional 3D visualisation sketches available,
6. Optional full working drawings and item detail sketches available,
7. Optional planting plans and tender lists available,
8. Optional lighting, water feature and sculpture design service,
9. Optional bespoke summer house design service,
10. Optional project management supervision of construction service,
11. Optional Garden maintenance schedule,
12. Recommendations for structural alterations to your home to complement your new garden
13. Email design service.

We can carry out these steps in person of through correspondence design using email.