THE PROCESS

First I need to come and see you and your garden to
discuss the project you have in mind. This first meeting
can be either a free initial meeting, or a design brief or consultancy of 2
or so hours, after which I will set out, in writing, my proposal for your new
garden based on our meeting and give you a firmquotation in writing for all the
design work discussed. There is an hourly chargefor this visit but this cost is offset against any commissioned design work, so that it becomes free to all clients who decide to proceed.

Once you have asked me to proceed I will:

• Carry out a survey and draw up a site plan, I will provide an outline layout plan along the lines discussed at our initial consultation. Depending on the project I usually prepare a preliminary proposal for discussion before proceeding to the final plan.
• Once the outline plan is agreed, I can contact landscape contractors to provide estimates as required.
• Provide detailed working drawings ready for construction by the client or contractor.
• Prepare detailed planting plans and plant lists.
• Supply plants and supervise planting where necessary.
• Unlike interior design, a garden never stops growing and one of the most satisfying aspects of the job is to provide after care and advice to the client for many years after the project is completed.