My typical client would be a homeowner. They will probably have spent a great deal of time and money in their home and are now eager for their garden to reflect this.

I provide mainly homeowners with a definitive plan and specifications to enable them to have a garden that will suit their needs, tastes, style and gardening ability. I also provide detailed planting plans for the soil type and aspect of the garden.

My clients expect me to give them a design that formulates their own ideas for the use of their garden and also to add my knowledge and flair to make their garden outstanding. I supply a customised, personal service that takes the clients’ wishes and desires for their garden to fruition.

The service I provide will consist of a free initial consultation with the clients in their own home, discussing their hopes and dreams for their garden; their use of various parts of the garden; their likes and dislikes; what time they like to spend working, entertaining or relaxing in the garden. I give general advice and observations at this point and if that is all they want I will follow it up with a brief report.

Should they wish to proceed with a design I will undertake a full survey of the garden, measuring the area and taking soil samples for testing. I make notes on sun and wind directions and their effect and note the condition of the soil. Consideration will be taken of the effect of neighbouring properties and the impact of their planting and buildings and any views or focal points which could be 'borrowed'.

I then produce a design within seven working days and arrange an appointment to meet the clients to discuss this. One set of amendments will be included in the cost thereafter they may be amended at an additional cost based on an hourly rate.

Once the design is agreed a planting plan will be offered. This will specify and quantify the exact species of plant and position of planting.

This set of drawings will be of a quality that would enable a contractor or DIY enthusiast to produce the detailed design on site.

Site management rates may be negotiated if required.