The studio offers a complete range of garden design services
Whether they are looking to create a tranquil retreat, space for entertaining, or a dynamic family garden Nicholas works closely with his clients to understand and bring their vision to life. Ensuring that each garden is tailored to their needs, and as functional as it is beautiful.
Our Full Design & Project Management Service
Our full Design-to-Delivery service begins with meetings to define your goals. We develop ideas with hand sketches, mood boards, masterplans and 3D modelling. Tailoring each detail to the site and your lifestyle. We produce construction, lighting and planting drawings and provide ongoing build support so contractors can quote and construct accurately. We also source furniture, plants and pots from trusted suppliers to complement the garden and offer best value to clients. We manage every stage to deliver your dream garden.
Our Services
Our Design & Planting Service
In all gardens there may be places where owners want to develop new ideas, or re-vitalise the design. This service follows the full-design approach but focused on a specific area. This could be a kitchen garden, a new pool area or an outdoor entertaining space. Or it could be a bespoke planting scheme to take your garden in an exciting new direction. We can also provide drawings and work with the client to support them through delivery.
Our Garden Consultation Service
Nicholas also offers Garden Consultations for owners who want expert advice without committing to a Full Garden Design. A one-off visit reviews issues and ideas and can cover design, planting and also practical advice. The consultations are client-led allowing clients to focus on their priorities and to then progress their garden at their own pace. It is perfect for those who just need an expert eye and input to help bring their vision to life.
Garden consultation price £600 inc VAT (based on up to 50 miles travel - longer travel subject to discussion.)
How we work with you
Detailed Brief, Survey & Analysis
Initial site meetings define what our clients want to achieve with their outdoor space and the specific site conditions. These early visits allow us to discuss and agree their requirements, at the same time as carrying out a detailed site analysis in order to create an agreed 'Client brief'. Where appropriate we will commission a third-party topographical survey.
Outline Design
Based on the brief we use hand drawing, CGI renders, moodboards, masterplans and 3D computer modelling techniques to visualise and refine our proposals. Combined with a materials palette and planting palette to convey the general character of the planting these form an initial Concept Design that is produced. Meeting in person for the Concept Design allows us to present our ideas and discuss potential changes with the client.
Based on the meeting we create a Developed Design including a final landscape Masterplan for approval.
Detailed Construction Drawings & Specification
A Masterplan is not enough to explain a design for construction. Based on the approved design we create a layout plan, detailed working drawings (Including walls, paving, pergolas and technical details including outdoor kitchens, pergolas and water features) and specification for construction to ensure that contractors can both quote and build accurately and in order to deliver the best value to our clients.
Planting plans & Schedule
Plant mood boards, showing each of the proposed plants, and a full planting list are also prepared based on the agreed planting palette. These show all the plants including sizes and quantities and combined with the Planting plan, showing the locations of all the plants, are provided for client approval.
Tender & Project Monitoring
On approval of the design we can provide a comprehensive service to select a suitable landscape contractor. Either recommending a contractor, running a restricted tender process for multiple contractors to quote or working with a contractor of your choosing.
Once construction is underway we offer the option for site visits to monitor progress on your behalf. The frequency can be agreed on instruction.
Planting & Maintenance
As part of the build we are able to source, supply and set out the plants in your garden. Sourcing from specialist nurseries and growers to select specimen trees and plants as well as to provide the best value for the client. We can also create maintenance packs to help clients keep their garden looking its best.
Styling & Accessories
We are able to work with our extensive list of suppliers to select all elements from furniture to pots in order that they both complement the garden and provide the best value for the client. We are able to handle every stage in the process in order that you can have your dream garden delivered.
Get In Touch
If you're interested in working with us, or would like to find out more, please get in touch.