How I work
Clarity and confidence through a guided process.
Discover
Understanding your aspirations and uncovering opportunities within your garden
Design
Transforming ideas into a practical and creative design tailored to your lifestyle.
Deliver
Helping bring the design to life and supporting the journey from concept to completion.
Discover
From our first conversation through to project completion, I help homeowners discover the potential of their garden, design a space tailored to their lifestyle and deliver a garden they can enjoy for years to come.
Let's Talk
Garden Consultation
We’ll walk through your garden, discuss your aspirations, identify opportunities and explore the best way forward.
What this means in practice
✓ Approximately 2-hour consultation
✓ Advice tailored to your garden
✓ Opportunity to ask questions
✓ Clear next steps
Not sure whether a consultation is the right next step? Arrange a brief discovery call.
Message me your contact number and a time that works for you.
A Clear Plan
Proposal and Design Recommendation
You’ll receive a recommendation outlining the most appropriate design service for your project, together with a clear explanation of the next steps and investment required. Once you decide to move forward, we’ll schedule the next stage and begin developing your garden design.
What this means in practice
✓ Design recommendation
✓ Project roadmap
✓ Transparent fees
✓ No pressure to proceed
Let's Explore Your Vision
Inspiration Visit & Design Brief
Now we go deeper into how you want the garden to look, feel and function.
What this means in practice
✓ Lifestyle requirements
✓ Style preferences
✓ Budget priorities
✓ Formal design brief
Design
Understanding Your Garden
Detailed Site Survey & Analysis
A successful design begins with understanding the site.
What this means in practice
✓ Levels and dimensions
✓ Soil and drainage assessment
✓ Existing features recorded
✓ Opportunities identified
Bringing Ideas to Life
Moodboard Presentation
Before plans are drawn, we’ll establish the design direction.
What this means in practice
✓ Colours and textures
✓ Materials and finishes
✓ Planting character
✓ Design inspiration
Shaping the Design
Concept Design
The first real glimpse of your future garden.
What this means in practice
✓ Garden layout
✓ Key spaces and features
✓ Early visualisation
✓ Client feedback
Deliver
Your Garden Blueprint
Detailed Design & Construction Package
This is where the vision becomes a fully detailed package ready for implementation.
What this means in practice
✓ Masterplan
✓ Construction drawings
✓ Materials specification
✓ Planting plans and schedules
✓ Information for landscapers and contractors
Bringing the Design to Life
Design Support During Construction
Additional support throughout the build. (costed in your proposal as required)
What this means in practice
✓ Site visits
✓ Contractor liaison
✓ Plant sourcing
✓ Quality control
✓ Problem solving
The Finishing Touches
Planting, Establishment & Garden Styling
Where the design becomes a garden you’ll love spending time in.
What this means in practice
✓ Plant placement
✓ Seasonal bulb planning
✓ Long-term structure
✓ Containers and statement pots
✓ Outdoor furniture and styling
Enjoying Your Garden
Aftercare & Ongoing Support
Helping your garden flourish long after completion.
What this means in practice
✓ Establishment advice
✓ Seasonal guidance
✓ Optional visits
✓ Ongoing confidence
Investment
Every garden is unique, but as a guide:
Following your consultation, I’ll recommend the most appropriate level of design support for your project.
Clients who commission their design within four weeks of their consultation are offered priority scheduling for their project start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
A Guided Process Clients Value
Your Garden Journey Starts Here
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re looking to refresh an existing garden or embark on a complete transformation, a garden consultation is the perfect place to start.
Together we’ll explore what’s possible and create a clear path towards a garden tailored to the way you live.
