LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A detailed review and site analysis are conducted. I photograph the site and discuss details in depth, or if the site is large, a full land survey may be necessary.
I then prepare sketches, often in a hand-rendered format, perspective drawings, and a mood book for illustrative purposes.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I will help select your contractor and supervise all works on your behalf. If required I can also administer the contract to give you peace of mind and ensure that the project remains within budget and on time.
Landscaping has a number of construction challenges which are unlike any potential problems found in the interior of a house.
It is a specialized area which requires a range of skills. Therefore, as it is particularly important that an experienced and knowledgeable landscaper is recruited to carry out major external works.
PLANTING ADVICE
Even the most contemporary gardens with clean architectural lines and strong bone structure need to be softened with beautiful planting. I prefer lush and luxurious plantings in the English landscape style consisting of parkland surroundings, garden rooms, informal plantings, herbaceous borders and flowers.
If an existing garden which is structurally well designed but has some gaps or areas of inappropriate or tired planting, I can also provide a planting service. This could involve a total redesign and replanting of borders or could simply be supplementary or seasonal planting
GARDEN STYLING
I take a cooperative approach, tailoring my services according to taste, needs and budget. I can design as well as work with landscape architects and designers on everything from water features and pergolas and arbors to details such fencing, screens, trellis, benches, plant containers and window boxes.
I can source a wide range of garden furniture from all over the world. I can also help with such items as sculpture and other decorative elements.
MAINTENANCE OVERSIGHT
The creation of a garden and the plants that are its inhabitants need to be looked after. I offer on-going advice on planting, care and maintenance. I will prepare detailed weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual maintenance calendars as well as replanting plans in the case of cutting gardens and vegetable gardens. I can also create a tree inventory. A garden is an organic thing and needs on-going attention and care, even if it has minimal planting. It is important to carry out a review of a garden annually or seasonally and carry out remedial work as required.