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Gardens can be created in many ways and sometimes a few ideas are all that is needed to help you with your garden. Other times a comprehensive design service with drawings and documents are required, but ultimately the overall budget will dictate how complex a project will be. There is no point designing a garden which will cost thousands of pounds to build if there is no money in the kitty. Getting the garden right in the first place will be the most economic use of any budget and this requires planning.

If you would like to find out more about how Pamela could help you please call 020 8767 1458 or 07930 362 498

Initial Consultation
Site Survey
Concept Plan
Final Detailed Design
Planting Design
Construction Details & Setting Out Plans
Specification of Works and Contracts
Project Inspection of Construction Work

1. Initial Consultation

All private projects start with an Initial paid Consultation which may be all you need, but it’s always a useful starting point. During a relaxed and informal meeting you get a great deal of information tailored to your specific needs. Pamela brings examples of recent projects, reference books and product samples, but she will also make sketches and notes for you to keep. Initial Consultations start from £200 which is payable on the day with no further obligation. A consultation can also make an excellent gift.

The initial Consultationmay be the first stage of the design process and can be followed up with a design proposal which will include: a brief report of the meeting, images to illustrate some initial ideas and details of the design stages and fees.

2. Site Survey

It is essential to understand a garden and its unique characteristics and problems before the design process can begin and a site survey with accurate measurements is always needed to create any detailed drawings. Digital photographs will also be taken at this stage and throughout the project.

3. Concept Plan

The design brief started during the consultation is developed further and, using rough drawings, sketches and images, many ideas are played with and explored. This is the really imaginative stage of the process.

4. Final Detailed Design

Once the design ideas have been agreed the Final Design will be drawn up. This will be used along with other drawings and documents to communicate accurate and detailed information to everyone involved with the project. A design also needs to be feasible; if it can’t be built it shouldn’t be designed. Even if you are going to build the garden yourself, having a design will help you plan the work efficiently and keep the integrity of the original vision and concept.

5. Planting Design

Plants are the heart and soul of any garden and Pamela’s art and horticultural background provide her with a sound base of knowledge and experience. This enables her to create imaginative and durable schemes, each tailored to the individual needs of her clients. Some people need a garden which is easy to look after whilst others relish the challenge of growing unusual plants or even vegetables to feed the family. All planting schemes include a detailed list of specific care and pruning instructions and Pamela also offers regular follow on consultations to help you care for your finished garden.

Without detailed technical drawings and specifications it can be difficult to obtain an accurate quote for building the garden and control over the budget is almost impossible. Clear, readable drawings and documents save time and money as they can be used to plan a project efficiently and avoid costly mistakes and misunderstandings.

7. Specification of Works and Contracts

Specifications are written descriptive lists of everything which the landscape contractors need in order to produce comparable quotes, but also to build the garden according to the design. The type of contracts used will depend on the size and complexity of each project.

8. Project Inspection of Construction Work

Pamela can offer a Project Inspection service to ensure the garden is built correctly and efficiently whilst helping to maintain good communication between all parties.