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How I Work
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Client Consultation
An initial meeting for me to understand what you would like to achieve with your outdoor space. A design proposal will then be sent to you containing the project brief, my terms and conditions as well as my fee structure.
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Site Survey and Analysis
Once the proposal has been accepted, the site survey and analysis will take place. Measurements and notes will be taken of any aspect of the site -unsightly views, etc- that will be relevant to the design of the scaled master-plan. The pH of the soil will also be tested at this stage to confirm the plants that are best suited to the site.
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The Design
A thorough understanding of your needs and of the aspects of the site will ensure that I create a pretty space suited to the various uses you want to make of your outdoor area.
A preliminary functional layout of the garden (including suggestions of materials) will be discussed with you before I proceed to drawing the master plan and planting plan.
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Project Monitoring
The administration of the project build is another service that I offer.
Once the specifications have been prepared, the work is put to tender and the retained contractor is provided with any necessary construction drawings.
A number of site visits during the course of the build then ensures that the garden is true to the design.
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Planting
Once the hard-landscaping is in place, I can proceed with planting, an important stage that I always carry out myself.
I can also provide any interested clients with a maintenance schedule, which gives seasonal instructions on how to take care of the garden.
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Maintenance
Seasonal maintenance for the gardens I created can also be provided. This consists of 4 to 5 maintenance sessions per year where essential activities like pruning (restorative pruning if appropriate), tidying up climbers, dividing perennials, etc. take place.
We also offer monthly maintenance contracts.