FAQs.
What are your design fees?
Every garden, project, and client is unique, so a simple price list doesn’t tell the full story.
Working with a garden designer saves you time, money, and stress. Our experience and knowledge of plants, materials, and design means we can create the right solutions for your garden and budget – turning your outdoor space into something beautiful, practical, and uniquely yours.
How much does it cost to build a garden?
Garden build costs can vary significantly depending on the site, design, and materials used. We work with budgets starting from £20,000, but larger or more complex projects can cost more. Whatever your budget, careful planning and professional guidance ensure you get the best results for your investment.
Do you supply plants?
We offer a plant sourcing service, using our industry contacts to find the best quality plants at the best prices.
Can you design a no maintenance garden?
In reality, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free garden. Every garden needs a little care to keep it looking its best – whether that’s by you or a professional gardener.
When we’re designing your borders or creating a full planting plan, we can be mindful of plant choices depending on how involved you want to be in the garden. We can also provide a tailored maintenance plan, outlining what needs doing and when, to help keep your garden healthy and beautiful all year round.
How long does it take to design and build a garden?
The timescale varies depending on the size and scope of your project. Following our initial consultation, we prepare a tailored timeline based on the requirements of your garden, so you have a clear idea of how the design process will progress.
Once the design is complete, the build phase will depend on the availability of your chosen landscaper, the scale and complexity of the work, and the time of year. Your landscaper should be able to give you a realistic timeframe for the build. Some gardens can be completed within a few months, while larger or more complex projects may take a year or more from the start of design through to completion.
What is a topographical survey and why do I need one?
A topographical survey is a detailed map of your site, showing levels, contours, structures, boundaries, trees, and other key features. It is essential for planning your garden design accurately and helps reduce the risk of costly mistakes during the build phase..
When Is the Best Time to Build a Garden?
A garden can be built at any time of year, weather permitting, although poor conditions can sometimes slow progress.
Planting can also be done year-round, but the ideal times are spring and autumn. We avoid planting when the ground is frozen or during the height of summer, when plants require much more watering to establish.
Our approach is simple: avoid planting in extreme weather, use healthy plants in well-prepared soil, and water regularly to help them thrive.
Can You Project Manage the Garden Build?
We don’t offer project management, but we do provide a project inspection service. This involves visiting the site at key stages during the build phase, as agreed with you, to ensure the design is being implemented as intended.
What areas do you cover?
We’re based in Norfolk and work across East Anglia and London, but we’re happy to travel further afield depending on the project. Much of our design work can be carried out remotely, though we do need to visit the site at key stages of the process.