Garden Design FAQ

The answer is there is no such thing as a typical garden; they are as individual as the people that own them. Published research shows that complete garden rebuilds cost between £30 and £250 per square metre which really isn’t very helpful!

The best approach is to start with an overall budget in mind, this helps decide the materials you use and the complexity of the design. Budget is always a tricky subject, most people don’t go through this process very often and we all want the best value, but it’s definitely the case that you get what you pay for – any shortcuts are a compromise in quality and in a garden that means how long it lasts!

Here’s a list of things that could push the build price up.

• Retaining walls and big level changes.
• Bespoke items of furniture and features.
• Intricate patterns.
• Ponds and water features.
• Really big areas of paving / decking.
• Very poor soil conditions or drainage.

Good design is about considering the many different aspects of the space, how you will use it, how that will look from all perspectives and the best way to keep that to your budget, this takes time and thought – quality landscaping is an investment and you want to get it right first time – if you rush it the chances of getting it right are very low.

A design usually takes 5 to 8 weeks from first visit to presentation. Then there might be a few alterations to make. When planning your project it’s worth noting that on top of this most good landscapers have a lead time of several months.