FAQS

WHEN IS THE BEST TIMET TO RE-DESIGN MY GARDEN?

Now! Seriously what are you waiting for? The sooner we get started the sooner you can enjoy you new outdoor space. The absolute best time in the summer / autumn, for the design to be enjoyed the following year. But we can design anytime and get the construction started as soon as landscapers are available. Plants grow remarkably quickly once they are in so even in the first summer you will see your new garden come to life.

HOW LONG DOES THE GARDEN DESIGN PROCESS TAKE?

The consultation and design phase take a few weeks, but the build can take a lot longer, and the best landscapers get booked many months in advance. I would always recommend starting the process 6-12 months before you want your garden to be finished. If you start in the last summer or autumn you should have a wonderful new garden to enjoy when the weather improves the following year.

I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT GARDENING, DOES THAT MATTER?

Not at all, that’s one of the many reasons people decide to employ a garden designer. I’m an expert in how to layout the space, what materials look good together, but also plants. I love learning about plants and finding the right combination that will thrive in your space and create the atmosphere and style you enjoy. Once your garden is complete if you don’t want to do the maintenance gardening yourself there are many fantastic gardeners in the UK that would be willing to visit regularly and help.

HOW MUCH DOES A GARDEN DESIGN COST?

This depends on a lot of factors, how big your garden is, what level of materials we specify, how mature the plants are at the point of planting. We recommend using the best quality materials you can afford to ensure your garden lasts a long time and withstands the lovely British weather that will be thrown at it! As a rough guide a garden re-design project end to end you should budget 10% of the value of your property for the South East, more like 10-20% outside of London and the South East.

I’M NOT IN THE SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND, CAN WE STILL WORK TOGETHER?

Yes absolutely! For those gardens that are out of reach for me to visit we offer our design only service. This is a lighter weight package that still gives you a professional garden design, but you then take this away to either build and plant yourself or to instruct a landscaper of your choosing. Find out more here.