Introduction

There are many different ways to improve your garden. This can be done by designing and drawing up planting plans for a single border or the whole garden, or by spending some time in the garden with you, giving advice and ideas. You may not need all the stages, some can be used independently.

Planning

stage 1: Viewing the garden and finding out your requirements. stage 2: Measuring the site, drawing up the site plan; taking soil samples; identifying plants on site; photographing the site. stage 3: Designing the outline plan for the lawns, beds, paths, terraces and any other required features for your new garden; visiting to discuss the plan with you; making any changes to the plan.

Building

stage 4: Clearing the ground and installing hard landscaping such as paths, terraces, water features, pergolas.

Planting

stage 5: Visiting to discuss ideas of plants, planting styles and plant combinations.

stage 6: Researching and drawing up a planting plan; sourcing and costing the plants.

stage 7: Improving the soil; setting out your plants and planting.