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DESIGN METHOD
Initial Consultation
The
first step in my process of designing a garden is a site visit
and consultation. This usually takes two to three hours (but
depends on the size of the garden) during which time we discuss
the project in outline, it gives us a chance to get to know
one another and enables me to establish what the client wants
the design to achieve. A letter summarising the meeting will
follow, covering the scope of my work, and how I intend to charge
for it.
Written Report/concept sketches
(optional)
Following the initial consultation, either
a written report or concept sketches can be provided (whichever
is most appropriate).
Garden Layout Plan
Once
the client decides to go ahead with my ideas, a plan is drawn
up, which provides focus for client and designer and guidance
for the hard landscapers, electricians, etc. This plan will
show the proposed areas of hard landscaping, planting, paving,
walls and steps, with suggestions for enhancing the scheme with
pools or statuary where applicable. A site survey will be required
(if one does not already exist) prior to the plan being drawn
up; I can recommend a surveyor, or help to find one locally,
the fee for this will be paid by the client direct to the surveyor.
Detailed Planting Plan (optional)
A
detailed planting plan can be provided showing the names of
the individual plants, quantities and costs.
Project Supervision
A
hard landscaper will be recommended to carry out the work, who
will provide a quotation for the work and who will charge the
client direct; alternatively the client may decide to use his/her
own builder. As the work progresses I will make site visits
to oversee the hard landscapers to check the installation of
paving, walls, trellis, etc.
Aftercare and Maintenance
I
suggest a minimum of two visits a year for the first three years,
to check how the garden and plants are becoming established
and perhaps recommending bulbs, annuals or other additions.
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Concept
sketch - Fulham garden
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Mayfair
courtyard - east facing
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Parsons
Green
garden design
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Finished
design - Fulham garden
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Mayfair
courtyard, west facing
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Formal
garden, Mull
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