From conversation to garden plan
The garden design
process.
No finished idea needed.
Just a place to start.
First, I get to know the garden and the people who use it. The site’s character and the needs we clarify together form a plan that shows how the different parts of the garden can connect.
01 / Steps in working together
First contact
- Your part
- A few words about the garden’s location, approximate size and what you’d like to change. A handful of photos helps from the start.
- Our next step
- We explore whether you need help designing the whole garden, reworking one area or choosing plants.
Site information and needs
- Your part
- The measurements, drawings and photos you have, plus your key wishes. We’ll also discuss how much time you can give to garden care.
- Our next step
- We clarify the starting point, what’s worth keeping and whether we need further measurements or a site visit.
What should I prepare for the design?
Site plan · illustrative example - Dimensions and existing features
Site plan, floor plan, terrace, paths, utilities and trees to keep. Where levels vary significantly, accurate terrain data also matters.
- Photos of the whole garden
Include views from the house and terrace, the boundaries, and any shaded or difficult areas.
- Use and atmosphere
Who will use the garden? Where would you like to play, relax or grow vegetables? You can send inspiration images too.
You don’t need complete documentation for your first enquiry. We’ll work out together what’s still needed before design begins.
Quote and scope
- Your part
- Together, we choose the level of detail you need, and you tell me your intended schedule for bringing the garden to life.
- Our next step
- The quote sets out the drawings, fee, deadline and scope of consultation. Design work starts once you accept it.
Concept and discussion
- Your part
- You tell me how the proposal fits your daily life: what works for you and what you’d like to change.
- Our next step
- A concept suited to the project brings together spaces, routes and planting. We refine it together.
Details and handover
- Your part
- You approve the direction we’ve agreed on, so I can develop the details of your chosen drawings.
- Our next step
- You receive digital plans. The drawings, plant lists and supporting documents depend on the project and the accepted quote.
Preparing to build
- Your part
- You share your construction schedule and the professionals you’ve chosen. The garden can be built in stages.
- Our next step
- You or your appointed landscaper or building contractor organise construction. By prior arrangement, I can help arrange plants on site according to the plan when they arrive. Follow-up is available by individual agreement.
02 / Before we begin
Finding our
working rhythm.
How do ordering and payment work?
An order is based on acceptance of the agreed quote. Online orders are paid in advance. For traditional garden design, payment follows an individual agreement, usually in two equal instalments. Exact payment terms are clarified before you order.
How long does a garden plan take?
Size, complexity, the drawings requested and the availability of site information all matter. We agree on a feasible deadline in the quote. Allow time for discussions and feedback too.
How is my feedback included in the plan?
When discussing the concept, we look together at how the garden would work in your daily life. We refine the direction before developing details. The quote defines the scope of consultations and revisions.
The first step
Let’s start with
what you already have.
Tell me where things stand with your garden and where you’d like help. Your first email can start the conversation.
Write about my garden What's in the plan