The first stage is to establish a “design brief“ by capturing your vision for your garden. This is an opportunity to share your ideas and discuss key elements of the design that are important to you.

Surveying a site includes measurement of boundaries, the physical position and dimensions of existing buildings, significant structures, trees and shrubs. A good survey will identify less obvious but important points such as access covers, visible services and the surrounding area.

With guidance from the design brief and knowledge from the survey, the design begins. The design concept is presented to you in the form of a pen & ink drawing in plan form. This is further illustrated with mood boards.

Once a concept has been agreed upon, Alison will finalise your design producing a full set of drawings including a masterplan with specification detailing, a setting out plan & 3D perspectives.

After the overall structure of the design has been agreed upon Alison focuses on bringing the scheme to life through the planting design. A well-thought-out scheme will ensure interest all year round, visually and through scent and touch.