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Below you’ll find information to help you understand the different elements of garden design and the key things to be aware of before you start transforming your outside space. Find some initial ideas to talk through with a garden designer, including making the most of a small garden.
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What does garden design involve?
Garden design is about more than mowing a lawn and putting a couple of plants in the ground. A good design takes into account a few key elements:
- How you want to use the space.
- The amount of light the garden receives, and at what times of the day.
- The quality of your soil.
For example, you won’t want to put a shed in the best spot for catching a bit of sun, or have a patio that’s entirely in the shade.
A garden designer will help you make the most of the available space, no matter how big or small. They’ll also establish how keen a gardener you are to make sure the finished garden is either easy to maintain, or gives you something to get your teeth into – if you’re the green-fingered type.
Cost of garden design work
The cost of the work will depend on what you’re having done and the size of your garden, but prices tend to start at around £200. A good garden designer will discuss what you want to get out of your garden and ask you about your budget before coming up with ideas.
Low maintenance garden ideas
- You can stop a garden from looking untidy by dividing it into small sections. Plants, hedges, low walls and raised beds give a sense of order. Paths made from wood chips, slabs or bark help prevent weeds.
- Growing plants at different heights can give the illusion of there being more than there are, so you get the look of a fuller garden, with fewer plants to keep healthy. Shrubs, herbs and verbena are low maintenance plant options for adding colour.
- Rockeries and water features don’t need much looking after. Avoid shallow water features to save needing to top them up when they dry out. If you’d like a pond, avoid getting fish as the pH balance of the water settles naturally without them, giving you fewer algae problems so less cleaning time.
- To save cutting the lawn, artificial turf could be your best friend but if you want the real thing and don’t mind doing a little cutting every now and again, slow growing or drought resistant turf could be better options.
Ideas for small gardens
- To create more space, choose similar flooring to the inside of your home when picking the outside tiling.
- Divide a garden into different sections and add diagonal or winding paths. Extending the time it takes to get from one side of the garden to the other will make it feel bigger.
- Laying pavers at an angle to the property instead of parallel will draw the eye across the garden and extend the space.
- Attaching foliaged climbers to wires across areas of your garden will give it an extra dimension.
- Think about growing upwards rather than outwards with a trellis attached to your fence, or a vertical wall made up of climbers, grasses and ferns. A green wall can also help you lower your energy bills through providing more insulation and reducing the amount of heat that’s lost through the wall of your home. When it comes to choosing other plants, pick types that grow upwards like sweet peas and black-eyed susans so they take up less room.
Planning permission for garden design jobs
Planning permission only comes into play when you’re building or installing decking, fences, walls and gates. You’ll need to apply for planning permission if:
- The decking would be higher than 30cm above the ground.
- The decking or other raised platforms would cover more than half of the total area of the garden.
- A fence, gate or wall would be over 2 metres high, or over 1 metre high near a highway that’s used by vehicles (or a footpath next to the highway).
- The fence, gate or wall would form a boundary with a listed building or land.
If you live in a listed building or you have a front garden that you want to pave over, you should check with your Local Planning Authority as different rules may apply.
Insurance for garden design work
While it’s not a legal requirement, it’s a good idea for all garden designers to have public liability insurance so they’re covered for personal injuries or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask your garden designer
- How long have they been working as a garden designer for?
- Can they show you examples of work they’ve carried out?
- Can they give you a scaled design of what the finished garden will look like?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does this last? Are there separate guarantees for different plants?
- Does the quote for the work include waste disposal? If not, check with your local council how you would go about getting it taken away.
Gudfort fencing ltd have been erecting fences for 25 years ,no job to big or small professional work always and no money upfront until all parties are 100% happy.
Matthew was easy to communicate with he was honest about the job and not put off by the private lane access - which meant all materials had to come down lane and through the house they were tidy - professional and attention to detail It was also very refreshing to see a trade man that had enough professional ability to only require £250 Deposit to hold date - did not need materials paid up front as he clearly runs a good cash flow company with good trade accounts. Total professional and lovely Gentleman.
LITA CONTRACTORS LTD We are a family owned construction company with over 10 years of successful commercial and residential building projects. Based in London, we help clients with all kinds of construction needs, with existing plans or brand-new designs and solutions. Some of our services include: - Ground work - Drainage - Basements - First Fix & Second Fix - Kitchen & Bathroom Fit Out - RC Frame & Steel Frame We are specialised in delivering reliable and best quality services that will last a generation.
CHAMPION LANDSCAPING LTD
Garden Design
Champion Landscaping is a family run business with vast amounts of experience in all aspects of landscaping and general building.All our landscapers/builders are skilled and experienced as all jobs undertaken by us are guaranteed.By working as a team and leveraging our in-house expertise in several areas of landscaping and general building we are able to offer more extensive landscaping services than many of our competitors .Some of the services we provide for clients include fencing paving, lawn turfing decking, wall porcelain patio many more if required.
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Hi Im a builder with over 20 years experience in construction and decorating I have a team of 6 good workers wii do olmost evri job inside and out side home restaurants club's and mani more. No job to small or to big.
With 30 years experience in Groundworks, Building, Construction and Landscaping, I have the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure any job is completed to a very high standard.
C & N Constructions is a well-established company offering construction and landscaping services for both residential and commercial clients. Our faith: We believe in open and honest communication and shared goals which will generate greater continuity in workload and thereby provide sustained improvements in quality, efficiency & delivery. Our mission: To safely deliver any project, any time, in any environment for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and the communities we serve. Company vision: C&N Constructions is committed to building long-term relationships based on integrity, performance, value, and client satisfaction. We will continue to meet the changing needs of our clients with our quality services delivered by the most qualified people. Get in touch and we can start asap! We offer free and no obligation project estimate.
The job was to cut back a severely overgrown patch of garden. Chris & his team, Adrian & Cosmin, gave me a competitive quote, after coming to visit the site to assess what needed to be done. They started next day and completed the job quickly and to my complete satisfaction. The site was cleaned up & all waste taken away. I will definitely use them again and strongly recommend them.
We are here to save your home from water damage with peace of mind, We have been about for many years to secure your first defense from bad weather entering your home
Here at TJ Hughes landscaping and property maintenance we specialise in transforming your dream garden and house into reality With our new technology we can show you visuals of what your garden can look like right before it’s even been started.. We cover a huge area from Norfolk to London and everywhere in between We provide quality landscaping, from fresh lawns, fencing, decking and patios to full garden redesigns. TJ Hughes are highly dedicated to the landscaping trade, all members here at TJ Hughes ensure that our workmanship is to the highest of qualities. We have also ventured out as a team to property development, things like painting and repairs plastering and brick work Why choose us when there’s many companies out there? Well here at TJ Hughes we are a team built from highly experienced and skilled tradesmen that are trained to work safely and confidently within any work environment. Attention to detail and to have pride within the work throughout ensuring its completed on time to your exceptions and budget. Services TJ Hughes can guarantee : Friendly service Fully insured work Experienced and fully trained team Personal landscape designs Before and aftercare advice Free estimate Fast response Top quality Clean and tidy Don't stop and hesitate, give us an email or ring to book a date for your free estimate
Five Star Construction is a family run business with the aim to provide affordable handyman and development works. We are full insured and all our operatives are fully trained for the work we carry out. Our friendly team are awaiting your call
Good value Very profession Quick and tidy workman Would definitely use them again. Regards Thomas
Level Landscapers
Garden Design
Hiya, Sam speaking from level landscapers. We are a family run Business, been established for 4+ years. and customer care and satisfaction is at the heart of our every endeavour
I am available for all your building work and landscaping. Kitchen, bathroom and flooring done as well. Carried out to a high standard.All at a good price and great value. Now doing resin bound driveways
I would highly recommend Brian and his team for any building or renovation work. They were consistently professional, prompt, and courteous throughout the project. The work was completed to a high standard, and they maintained a tidy and organized site at all times. Communication was clear and timely, and they showed great attention to detail. Overall, a reliable and trustworthy team that delivered excellent results. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Im Dannys gardening service a gardening company with 14 years experience in gardening and tree work i specialise in giving your garden the best work possible im reliable hard working and aim to please i give all my work 110% of my attention i will guarantee to beat any given quote if it’s in your garden we do it find us on yell or our website dgsgardenservice
Reliable and efficient. The garden is looking the best it's looked for a long time. Thank you Dan, I have already recommended you.
Landscape gardener
Kieran and his team did an excellent job renovating our unloved and overgrown back garden into a contemporary, stylish haven. It’s now beautifully paved, with gorgeous steps, flower beds, and fencing. The team worked incredibly hard in all weathers and were friendly and polite throughout. They did such a great job that we’re getting them back next year for another project! Highly recommend.
Hi, my name is Levi I am the owner of birchwood tree and hedge cutting We have been running the business for the last 25 years specialise in tree surgery and landscaping. Please get in contact for any needs necessarily
Leevoy and Carl called and visited within 1/2 hour. They offered a great price to do the job there and then. I accepted and they made an immediate start. They were knowledgeable and worked hard, willingly including some additional requests. I would highly recommend and will be using them again soon. Thanks Fellers-bet you haven’t heard that one before………
Hello, We are a multi-trade team, with a 10 year experience in the UK and previous in Italy and Germany. We are new to this platform, hence the revews :) We pride ourselves in providing fair quotes and being professional and efficient Our skills range from cleaning roofs, gutters cleaning, pavement, building fences, gardening and landscaping, annex or conservatory building, house demolition or clearance, rubbish collection and disposal, to any type of interior jobs, such as: fitting, carpentry (first fix and second fix), dry lining, flooring, painting, studwork (metal or wood), tiling, bathroom and kitchen fitting and so on. There’s no job too big or too small!
Taurus Home And Garden
Garden Design
Taurus Home and Garden was launched in 2021 with the aim of providing our clients with an honest and reliable service, specialising in what we love most: landscaping and damp-proofing. Taurus is a Sussex based company where a clear vision for each project is shared among us, the contractors, andhomeowners. As well as landscaping and damp-proofing, we also undertake renovation projects on request – you only have to ask! Our goal is to become the go-to company for landscaping and damp-proofing work, and to share our vision of creating, improving, and protecting every space we have the opportunity to work upon. We aim to restore trust in contractors by delivering clear, well-planned, and expertly executed projects to our clients, providing full transparency throughout. We understand the anxieties many people experience when entrusting their home visions to others. Our transparent process, from planning to completion, is designed to help our clients rebuild that trust.
McGinleys Services has over 25 years of experience in commercial and residential Landscape and building maintenance within the Berkshire area. We can help you maintain your property or help you create your dream landscaped garden.
35 years experience, I specialise in stonework and brickwork, I do all aspects patios fencing, resin drives
Rob and his team were excellent. On time, tidy, polite, came out with several solutions and most importantly, were very competitively priced. I will definitely use Rob and team again for future work. Amazing work guys!
Hi I’m Tim, Welcome to Nottinghamshire Home Improvements. Specialists in Domestic and commercial features/ renovations, mediawalls, Bespoke indoor and out door water features and everything in between. Feel free to call for advice on your next project. Full design and build available all carried out by our in house team.
“I am a versatile handyman with expertise in a wide range of home repairs, maintenance tasks, and gardening services. From fencing repairs, build,patio and paving to carpentry and painting, I bring a strong attention to detail and craftsmanship to every project. With my 5 years experience on private jobs,and all the customers been very happy about my services, i am pleased to introduce my self with confidence and enthusiasm! Additionally, I have experience in gardening, including landscaping, plant care, and garden maintenance. I am committed to delivering high-quality work that ensures both your home and outdoor spaces look their best.” I am new on this site,app, and I don’t have any reviews yet, but definitely they will come!
Excellent workmanship completed by Ciprian. Very clean and neat work. Will certainly utilise Ciprians services again and will recommend him to other flat owners who need Building services. Thank you.
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