Full Garden Design
An expert service & collaborative approach to creating your perfect outdoor space.
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Consultation
The process begins with an on-site visit from Kristina. She will take time to understand your vision, requirements and budget while assessing the existing garden and its environment. This collaborative conversation is focused on exploring the possibilities and potential for your garden and laying the foundation for your perfect outdoor space.
Following the meeting, you will receive a written design brief and proposal outlining your project goals, the fee structure, and an overview of the design process.
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Survey
The next step is a topographical survey which captures the layout of the current site including levels, boundaries, existing structures and utilities. This is an essential element of the design process and allows for accurate scale drawings to be produced.
The survey is carried out by a specialist independent surveyor, arranged via KCGD.
3
Outline Plan & Master Plan
An outline plan will be presented along with examples of proposed features, materials, and planting styles. This stage invites feedback and discussion, allowing you to request any changes before the final Master Plan is developed.
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The final detailed Master Plan is produced using CAD and clearly illustrates the proposed design, complete with notes on materials, descriptions, and key levels. It includes the overall garden layout, features, bed planting styles (not individual plant species), and proposed specimen trees.
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3D renders of the design can be created to bring the vision to life. These are particularly useful for gardens with changes in level, which can be difficult to visualise in 2D.
4
Setting Out & Construction Design
We draw up detailed setting out plans for the design to be accurately laid out on the ground.
Technical construction drawings are provided for specific features.
A Scope of Works is produced to broadly describe the tasks, materials, quantities and build methods to construct the garden.
A written specification is also included, as required.
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Tender Process & Site Monitoring
KCGD works with a range of trusted landscape contractors and we are happy to guide you through the tender process. You may also wish to select your contractor independently.
Please note the construction contract is always directly between you, as the client, and the contractor.
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We offer flexible site monitoring according to your requirements.
6
Planting Plans
Finally, detailed planting plans are provided along with a ‘plant schedule’ listing all the plants in the scheme, their quantities and sizes required. From the schedule a quotation to supply and deliver the plants is generated.
Plants are set out & planted on site by Kristina and her trusted team. An annual maintenance schedule for the plants in your scheme is provided.