If you are reading this page you are probably wondering ‘Why do I need a garden designer?’, or ‘What exactly does a garden designer do?’…

What is a garden designer?

Garden designers are skilled specialists dealing with the planning and design of gardens. Their role is to consult and give advice to clients, provide direction and supervision during construction, and give advice in the management of establishment and maintenance once the garden has been created. They are able to survey the site, and prepare drawings for the development of a garden from concepts to construction, and source the plant and building materials. The complexities in contemporary environmental design issues and technology increase the scope that professional garden designers fill.

Taking into account the client brief, a garden designer will also consider the key elements of the site including; site characteristics, terrain, constructed elements and buildings, water, paving and planting before embarking on the design, thus ensuring that the design works well for each particular situation.

Why do I need a garden designer?

Do you possess good design skills?  Do you have sound horticultural knowledge?  Do you have in depth knowledge of construction specifications?  Do you possess good project management skills?

If you answered no to any of the above questions, and are thinking of creating a new garden or adding to an existing garden, then you would definitely benefit form the services of a garden designer.

A good garden designer always works in the best interests of the client.

The benefits of using a garden designer.

Because a garden designer works independently they are able to give impartial, professional advice.

Employing a garden designer means that you will have a full set of design drawings with specification of construction methods and materials, particularly important when asking contractors to price the works.

A professional designer will consider the needs of all your family to create a garden that reflects your style and personality whilst ensuring that the design works in reality.

A well designed and constructed garden can be seen as an investment, obviously adding value to your property, but perhaps more importantly and often overlooked, adding to your state of general well being.

A garden designer can offer you advice and recommendations on how to look after your garden and can provide a long term care plan.