The Advanced Process.  Spaces That Require Further Detail

• We will call and give you an evaluation on your site.
• Suggest design ideas and hand draw perspectives on the day.
• We ask all our clients to give us their wish list to ensure everything is written down
• You will be given a 2d hand and sketch drawing of your space and shown where the elements are placed in your space, this is to assist us in the final preparation of the master plan
• We will examine your site for the best focal points, patio space, trees shrubs; vistas etc., and place them into a design brief.
• All hard landscaping, soft landscaping, sculptures, lighting drainage requirements will be discussed.
• Continue with design and planning presentation.
• We will return with drawings for your approval.
• Costings will be included at this stage.
• An average price of detailed large gardens is around 300 euros-800 euros depending, on 2-dimensional plans, 3 dimensional perspectives can be extra.
• A garden plan in CAD can take two-three weeks
• At this stage of design, we will solve any site problems and indicate soft and hard landscaping features in our first presentation
• A plan is presented showing areas that require hard landscaping and soft landscaping, outline planting and rough costing given.
• Lighting plans are indicated on all drawings, we review security lighting and all soft lighting effects
• If required we will produce 3D drawings to help communicate our ideas.
• We work closely with engineering firms on metal gates hardwood gates, , electric gate automation.
• We work with artists from time to time in bespoke sculptures.
• Our bespoke ideas, products or technical features will be explained through drawings or communicated by our engineer resident architect, garden designer.
• At this stage any final amendments are done, final drawings costing and schedules are given. A schedule of how long the garden requires to build and the final costings.

Site Survey

Large Gardens And Defined Spaces That Need A Design Process

This can be done manually or be taken from a drawing already made. This is usually only required on larger projects. Most homes have CAD drawings and we ask you to send these over to us in DWG format,

“Don’t worry if you don’t have one. “We can take the measurements if required. The drawings if available should provide us with the site layout as close as possible and also cover boundaries, septic tanks, garages, extensions, driveways, walls, existing trees, change of level, side entrances, etc..

Concept Plan

Hand Drawings Of The Plan At The Initial Phase

This is working out the ideas, concepts and how they will tie together when the plan is finalised

Small Gardens

Smaller gardens sketches and concept plans can be done very quickly and can be explained by the designer. The formulated look is done by sketching and translating that image to explain to you how the design will look when completed

Large Gardens

During this process we will do out a layout drawing, and get you to check how you like the feel of it, sometimes we will do two options of the space needs some extra attention. This will show you the overall layout and scale of features that are proposed in the new garden.

In some circumstances we will produce some alternative layouts but following the consultation. We can discuss any amendments and tweaks to the design before we develop the masterplan.

The Master Plan

This is the final presentation in 2d or 3d format and will show you features and the final position of the elements of the garden layout.

All lighting fixtures and tree point’s features etc. will be shown.

The master plan is presented showing areas that require hard landscaping and soft landscaping, outline planting and costing given.

At this stage any final amendments are done, final drawings costing and time schedules are given.

There is a material selection for you to see at this stage and this shows you how the design fits together.

Optional Extras

• Design detail drawings
• 3dimensional drawings (perspective drawings)
• Planting plans (on request)
• Landscape plans for planning permission on new houses.
• Garden Lighting plans
• Garden management (supporting clients with design/build only)
• Fruit and veg areas design/ children fun spaces etc
• Bespoke sculptures

3D Perspectives

The Design Perspective Of The Finished Product

• We provide perspectives for people who have an idea but don’t know what it will turn out. We try to do perspectives for most of our work as it shows the client what is possible and how it will turn out.
• We use CAD aided programs and watercolour effect depending on scale and presentation of the job.

Construction Drawings

Construction drawings will be produced for any bespoke features in the design. For most designs, landscapers will build from the masterplan and elevation drawings however construction drawings will be produced for more complex projects where it is necessary to produce formal tender documents.

Plants And Seasonal Colour

Our preference as horticulturists is to outline the main mature planting, trees, and herbaceous colour and how they will impact on the design.

 A visit to the nursery to see what plants are available can be an organic process and sometimes I find some clients like to be involved in the process of picking plants.  There is a meeting where they will see the process of how a plants palette comes together.  You can see the shapes colour flowers that are going into their garden. It can be a rewarding experience for all involved.

The customer then will be able to see how all the plants work together in position by the horticulturalist and they will also know how the will grow in a few years’ time.

Lighting Plans

We can tailor lighting plans to complement the garden design to highlight features.

This includes specification of fittings and lights are fitted by our certified electricians.

We can recommend fittings for any situation from uplighting cast-iron lamps to spotlighting.

Building The Garden, Creating The Dream

Once you are ready to implement your garden we organise all of our contractors in place. Our design and build team will prepare the site for electricians plasters etc. We usually mark out all spaces and then reconfirm lines with the customer so everybody knows what is happening. All of our contractors know the desired finish and quality we are looking for in any of our projects from start to finish. Our clients know that we have the confidence and experience to deliver on time and our attention to detail is very important to us.

Our construction team are friendly, and we have been told by many clients that they enjoyed having the workers around their house, we want you to feel comfortable throughout your experience with us.

All our work is fully insured

The Construction Phase

• Once a contract is established we will schedule our different teams in place as required throughout the build.
• A time scale reference will be given based on the scale of the job, and issues resolved before starting.
• Normally we are 4 weeks ahead during construction lead-in times.
• Meetings to agree markings and layouts will continue throughout the job and any adjustments noted.
• Payments are based on a stage process of completion and agreed formally.
• All final specifications, logistics worked out at the final meeting.
• Final lighting, planting, engineering requirements require a final meeting to ensure that all installations are correct.
• All finishing’s are done with a final client designer brief.

Budget

The Design Perspective Of The Finished Product

On all our gardens we do not skimp on our materials, we try to use the best possible products. Our advice would be not to compromise on the design template where possible.

However, like any project, there are compromises and options on any project once be made on each project once it doesn’t affect the overall template

A garden sometimes will need to be adjusted near the end of the project, if the budgets are constrained, we will tailor our planting and finishings to the budget.

We like to think that our garden designs are of good value and will increase the value of your property.

Free Site Survey

Feel free to send us your drawings in CAD format or paper scaled drawings for costing or design referral.  We provide a full architectural drawing service if required to complete a new build extension for homeowners, architects etc. We have years of experience in one of home plans and development.