Garden Design
Bespoke garden designs that bring your outdoor vision to life — from concept to completion.
About this service
A well-designed garden starts with understanding how you actually use your outdoor space. Our design process takes in everything from soil type and aspect to your lifestyle, budget and maintenance appetite. We produce a detailed planting and layout plan before a single spade goes in the ground, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Site Survey & Soil Analysis
We assess drainage, pH levels, shade patterns and existing features before drawing a single line — foundations of a design that actually works long-term.
Scaled CAD-Style Plans
Detailed annotated drawings show hard landscaping, planting zones, levels and dimensions so there are no surprises when work begins.
Planting Schemes
We select plants suited to your soil, aspect and maintenance preference — including year-round structure, seasonal colour and wildlife-friendly choices.
Hard Landscaping Integration
Patios, paths, steps and walls are designed as part of the whole picture rather than bolted on afterwards, ensuring proportion and flow.
Budget-Phased Options
Larger projects can be broken into phases so you can spread the cost without compromising the overall design integrity.
Full Build or Design-Only
We can provide a design-only service if you have your own contractor, or handle the entire project from design through to aftercare.
Our process
A clear, professional approach on every project — so you know what to expect at every stage.
Initial Consultation
We visit your site for a free consultation, discuss your ideas, take measurements and identify any constraints such as poor drainage or tree roots.
Concept & Design
Within 1–2 weeks we produce a concept layout with two or three options for you to review. We refine the preferred direction into a detailed plan.
Specification & Quotes
A full specification covering materials, plants and quantities lets us provide an accurate quote with no hidden additions.
Build Phase
Our team carries out the work in a logical sequence — groundworks first, hard landscaping next, then planting and finishing. Most residential projects complete in one to four weeks.
Handover & Aftercare Advice
We walk you through the finished garden, explain maintenance requirements for each plant and leave a care schedule so everything thrives.
Common questions
Practical answers to the questions we hear most often about garden design.
How much does a garden design cost?
Design fees start from around £250 for a small rear garden plan and rise depending on complexity. We always provide a fixed design fee upfront before any work starts.
Do you design gardens of all sizes?
Yes — from compact urban courtyards and small front gardens to large rural plots. The principles are the same; the level of detail scales with the space.
Can I supply my own plants or materials?
We prefer to source plants and materials ourselves as it lets us guarantee quality, but we can work with client-supplied materials in some cases — just discuss this at consultation.
How long does a full garden transformation take?
A typical residential redesign and build takes two to six weeks on site depending on scope. We will give you a clear programme before work begins.
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Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote on your garden design project. We cover Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.