Initial visit

During our first visit we will listen to your ideas and opinions about likely use and function of the garden, likes and dislikes, restrictions due to soil type, orientation of the garden and climate and prepare a wish list of plants and features with you.

Site analisis

A thorough site analysis will be carried out in order to develop a design brief on which to base the overall concept, style and theme of the garden. We will take a full set of photos and measurements of the garden (in the case of larger projects a full landscape survey will be conducted) and based on these prepare a thorough design brief and site analysis which is given to all clients for comment before proceeding on to the next stage.

Presentation drawings

We will prepare a set of presentation drawings incorporating the outline design of the plan. This will include a scale sketch plan, perspective drawings and in some cases sectional elevations showing how the garden will look and a colour mood board with a range of images of features, finishes and planting. Included in this will be some outline ideas about lighting and planting.

Constructions drawings

Once you are happy with the design, the next stage is to prepare detailed autocad construction drawings and specifications including setting out plans, technical drawings and specifications for materials on which landscape contractors can base their quotations. In some cases this stage of the process will be quite straightforward but should you wish to put the landscape contract out to competitive tender, this stage becomes crucial.

We will prepare a detailed planting plan showing placement of plant varieties, numbers and spacing and a planting schedule, including a document describing the design and planting style chosen. We could also include if the client wishes an especially prepared spread sheet listing all the plants specified detailing habit, appearance and basic care for each plant as well as a photograph.

 

 

 

 

Project management

You can commission Isaura Romeo Garden Design to help you select your contractor. We can provide a full end to end procurement service if required and administer the contract to give you peace of mind and ensure that the project remains within budget and on time. This will involve regular site visits on your behalf.