Services
Containers and pots planting
Planting for your pots and containers, whether you’d like seasonal plants or bulbs, or something longer lasting. I will choose and source the plants, and plant up the containers for you.
Prices start from £75 (plus costs of plants and materials).
Garden inspiration and advice
Ideas and advice for when you would like suggestions rather than a design to follow. This may be advice on plants, layout, materials or a specific area you would like help with. This includes a 1 hour in person brief/assessment with you, a write up of my advice and ideas (note, no drawn plans are included as with the planting or full garden designs) and a 1 hour in person meeting to discuss the advice with you. £250.
Planting design
A design for the planting in your garden, whether it be all the planting or just certain areas of planting in the garden.
Prices start from £450 (depending on the size of the planting area(s) and the complexity of the design).
Full garden design
Design of your garden which could include hard landscaping, soft landscaping, garden features and planting. I can work with specialists to include things like lighting, irrigation and specialist water features in the garden too. Please see Design Process below for more details of what this involves.
Prices start from £1500 (dependent on the size of the garden and the complexity of the design).
Other services
Please get in touch if there are other services you would like, such as a partial garden redesign, revamping of existing planting or addition of bulbs to existing planting. I am happy to discuss what I could offer for you.
Prices available on request.
Design Process
Briefing meeting, site survey and site assessment
The design process begins with a briefing meeting with you to understand your needs, wants, likes and dislikes for the garden, and budget to create the new garden. This is followed by a survey and assessment of the site to understand the opportunities and constraints. I suggest in most cases that a full topographical survey is conducted by a professional surveyor. The assessment includes taking photographs of the site, assessing the soil, sun/shade and microclimate in the garden, and considering the location of existing structures, utilities, trees and plants.
Concept plan
A 2D computer-generated concept plan is prepared to demonstrate the initial idea for the garden layout, including some initial suggestions of materials and key features. An accompanying mood board provides images to show the look and feel of the proposed design, and to help explain the concept ideas. This is followed by a meeting to go through these and discuss any revisions with you.
Working plan
A 2D computer-generated working plan detailing the design for the garden is created which includes the details a landscaper requires to price and build the design. An accompanying material selection photo board shows the chosen hard landscape, soft landscape and garden features. This is followed by a meeting to go through these and discuss any revisions with you.
Planting plan
A planting plan is prepared detailing all the plants to be used, their sizes, locations and quantities. Plants are selected to suit your garden’s microclimate, soil, sun/shade and style, whilst also considering your preferences and tastes. Alongside this a plant selection photo board will be created so you can identify all the plants to be placed in your garden. This is followed by a meeting to go through these and discuss any revisions with you. When the planting plan is finalised, a plant maintenance guide is prepared to assist you with the planting up and maintenance of your plants through the year.
Additional stages
Additional stages can be included if, for example, lighting, irrigation, sculptures, bespoke structures or specialist water features are required. I would work with specialists to create these for you.
Planting design only
For planting design the stages are very similar as a full garden design, but typically the working plan stage is not required.
About
I am passionate about creating outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. My designs are led by your wants and needs for the garden, alongside the demands and opportunities of the site.
I originally studied for a degree in Biology and have been working in medical research for the last 15 years, after which I changed career path to pursue a more creative career that incorporated my interest in horticulture. I am currently studying for my Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design at the British Academy of Garden Design.
I am based near Cambridge and generally design in the Cambridgeshire area. However, projects in other parts of the UK may be considered.
Please do get in touch, I look forward to hearing from you and seeing if I can help with your garden.
FAQs
Do you build the gardens?
The garden will need to be built by a landscaper who you contract directly with. I provide the plans for the landscaper to price the work and build from.
Do you plant the gardens?
The plants will need to be purchased and planted by you or a gardener/horticulturist who you contract directly with (except for the containers and pots planting package). I provide guides on how to plant and maintain the planting for your use.
Do you maintain the planting in gardens after they are built?
I am able to maintain planting in some of the gardens that I design, depending on availability and location, so this could be discussed as a possible option. I also offer seasonal maintenance guidance sessions for gardens that I design, where I can guide you through in person how to care for your plants throughout the year.
Which areas of the country do you work in?
I am based near Cambridge and generally design in the Cambridgeshire area. However, projects in other parts of the UK may be considered, so please get in touch.
