Let’s start with your questions.
A clearer starting point. Answers about the design process, different spaces and the decisions we make together.
FAQ
Design, places, possibilities.
Can I begin without a clear idea?
Yes. Photographs, a plan of the space and a description of your daily habits are a useful start. The first conversation helps distinguish wishes, practical needs and possibilities that are still open to exploration.
Do you also consider small terraces?
A design can focus on a compact space. Scale changes the solutions, but makes proportion, circulation and planting choices especially important. We can discuss the level of detail that would be useful for your setting.
Can existing plants be retained?
The plants already present form part of our initial understanding of the site. The design considers which elements to build upon and which may need specialist assessment, without assuming that everything must be replaced.
How is a budget established?
We begin with an approximate range and your priorities. Materials, plant sizes and possible phases can then be compared to develop a proposal that relates to the resources available.
How long does a design take?
That depends on scale, complexity and the information available. The proposal sets out stages and indicative timings, distinguishing the design process from the later work involved in bringing it to life.
Could the garden be created in stages?
An overall design often helps organise work over time. Priorities can be considered alongside the relationship between different works, site access and the future development of the planting.
How are plants selected?
Appearance is considered alongside aspect, soil, available space and your expectations for care. The composition also looks at mature dimensions and the role of each plant through different seasons.
Do these images show completed work?
This preview presents an imagined studio identity. All images have been generated to illustrate concepts and atmospheres. They do not depict actual clients, construction sites or completed commissions.
Which photographs help us get started?
Show the space from several directions, including views from inside the house. Wide shots, material details and photographs taken at different times of day are useful. They do not need to be perfectly composed.
How can a garden feel private without feeling enclosed?
Planting, light screens and carefully placed seating can work together. The design considers what needs screening and which views should stay open, rather than surrounding every edge with the same barrier.
Can we design around an existing tree?
An established tree can give the whole garden its character. Its position and needs influence paths and places to sit. Its condition should be assessed by a suitable professional before nearby interventions are planned.
How do we choose materials?
We start with the architecture of your home and the atmosphere you want. Physical samples help us compare colour, texture and combinations in natural light before settling on a restrained palette.
Can a terrace fit both dining and generous planting?
Often it can, when everything is planned together. Tables, chairs, containers and routes must leave room for everyday movement. The terrace’s technical conditions need checking by the relevant professionals.
Does the design need a swimming pool?
No. Shade, planting and materials can carry the whole composition, or a smaller water element may be considered. The decision comes from the way you want to use the space, not from a required feature.
What happens after the concept is agreed?
The chosen direction is developed through planting, materials and details. Timing, responsibilities and the level of design are agreed for the project. A clear concept makes those decisions easier to discuss.
Every garden begins with an idea.
Tell us about your space, your routines and what you would like to change.