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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.
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.
Landscaping company that specialises in low mantinance , astroturf ect.
I'm not totally happy with the result of the job that was done. I had someone else to attend another job, and they remarked that they thought they were pricing this one that was done. Therefore, this job was overpriced and not satisfactory. Sorry
We are are a Building ,civil engineering and hard landscaping company .we are a family run business with 30 years experience and offer expertise in house ,garden and driveway designs no obligation free quotations.
Absolutely terrible job! Unsafe and shoddy!
New Dawn - New Garden - New Life
Great team, very happy with their work and the final results.
Welcome to our landscaping and paving company! We are thrilled to have you visit our website and explore the services we offer. With our expertise and passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces, we are dedicated to transforming your property into a stunning oasis that you can enjoy for years to come. Whether you need professional landscaping, paving, or both, we have the skills and knowledge to bring your vision to life. At our landscaping and paving company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. With years of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for excellence and reliability. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to providing personalized solutions tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences. We understand that your outdoor space is an extension of your home, a place where you can relax, entertain, and create lasting memories. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure that every project we undertake is executed with precision and attention to detail. From concept to completion, we work closely with you to understand your goals and deliver results that exceed your expectations. One of the key factors that sets us apart from other landscaping and paving companies is our commitment to safety. We prioritize the well-being of our clients and employees, which is why we are fully insured. This means that you can have peace of mind knowing that we have the necessary coverage to protect you and your property throughout the entire project. Whether you need a complete landscape makeover, a new driveway, or any other outdoor enhancement, we have the expertise and resources to handle it all. Our comprehensive range of services includes landscape design and installation,hardscaping, paving, and much more. No matter the size or complexity of the project, we approach every job with the same level of dedication and professionalism.
Lee and his guys did an amazing job. Very polite and left the work area tidy as they went along. Thanks for sorting our garden gents
Hi. I do the following jobs. Painting, gardening, landscaping, power washing, fencing, patio&path. Ride on lawnmower,wood chipper machine,gutters and roof cleaning. Contact me for any questions. Free quotation. Thanks. Found me on Facebook page. (PAV services).
Over 35 years of experience paving and landscaping across central Scotland, with 100% customer satisfaction.
Delighted!! From the initial detailed meeting to produce the quote, keeping in touch with anticipated start date, great communications throughout the job - to welcomed suggestions and enhancements as the job developed. A high quality end result exceeding all my expectations!! Utterly superb!
New season landscapes are a well established family business that maintains a very high standard in all types of landscapes with over 20 years experience providing a professional reliable friendly service throughout south west London.
We are delighted with our new garden. Pat and his son did a brilliant job on fitting a new garden, new flower beds and three new patios. I was very pleased with the price. I have no hesitating about recommending New Season Landscapes to anyone. I will use Pat again. Everything had to be taken through the house which was left immaculate every evening. I cannot speak highly enough about New Season Landscapes.
At LAMB Masonry & Garden Services, we are committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and achieving the highest standards in all our projects. Our areas of expertise include landscaping, stone restoration, conservation and garden maintenance. As a partnership, we are dedicated to providing our clients with a professional and reliable service that exceeds their expectations.
Hi we are helping hand uk solutions ltd we are a very reliable and good team to work with we offer you a number of different trades what different members in our team specialise in please take a look at our profile please don’t Hesitate to take a quote thanks??? Ps We also hold a top of the range pack on rated people and one of the top leaders on the sight no job to big no job to small get at us for a free quote
Helping Hand were very prompt and had the work completed as requested the next day.
We are a family run business for over 23 years with recommendations to back it up we do fencing gravelling turfing patios paths and all kinds of tree work we are fully insured you can also find us on Facebook and see the work with done thank you
Really efficient, quick and reasonably priced.
We are a family run business covering all aspects of driveways and landscaping from a new block paved driveway to garden design and hard landscaping from trees felled to hedges trimmed we cover it all, all our work is guaranteed and quality assured
Great service from Jospeh and his team. Kept us updated as the job progressed and good follow on advice. The team worked efficiently and politely. Would highly recommend.
Welcome to G.S.C Construction & Ground Maintenance LTD, where expertise meets a family touch. With over two decades of experience, we pride ourselves on being a small, family-run business dedicated to delivering exceptional construction, landscaping, and ground maintenance services. We Specialize in: Patios Driveways Custom-built summer houses Our team of six highly skilled professionals is committed to exceeding your expectations. Equipped with public liability insurance and armed with site safety qualifications, we ensure that your project is not only executed with excellence but also adheres to the highest safety standards. At G.S.C Construction & Ground Maintenance LTD, we serve the communities from Swindon to Oxford and Tatcham. No job is too big or too small for us – we tackle each project with the same level of dedication, whether it's a small landscaping task or a large-scale construction endeavor. We prioritize customer satisfaction above all else, and our commitment to delivering quality results has earned us a reputation for reliability and excellence. Contact us today for a free quote, and let us bring our wealth of experience, skilled team, and passion for perfection to your construction, landscaping, or ground maintenance project. Your vision is our mission at G.S.C Construction & Ground Maintenance LTD.
This was a good job well done. He turned up on time and they worked tirelessly to complete the job. It looks excellent and it exactly what we wanted. They completed the job and left the area clean and tidy. Highly recommended.
Timber tech Fencing & Decking For the very best in high-quality, competitively priced garden fencing and garden decking services, you can’t get a faster or more reliable service than at timber tech fencing and decking,We’ve been installing fencing and decking for domestic and commercial clients in and around the uk for over 10 years We work on all aspects of garden fencing, supplying and fitting high-quality panels designed to complement your garden and last for years through all weathers. Our garden decking service uses quality composite & timber decking, expertly fitted to make the best out of your outdoor space. We’re confident you’ll be delighted in any work we carry out for you, but for further assurance, why not have a look at our past projects on our gallery page or read our reviews to see what our customers have been saying about us. To discover more about our fast and reliable fencing and decking services get in touch with us today for a free site survey and a competitive quote TimberTech Fencing & Decking ????
The guys quickly responded to snags. And all’s getting sorted under their guarantee. Bravo!
We have over 20 years experience in full garden makeovers, landscaping, block paving, fencing, decking, patios, bricklaying, carpentry and astroturf. We also offer garden designs for FREE!
Billy made a great impression from the start, with a good understanding of the outcome I was looking for, timely communication and a readiness to adapt the work if and when necessary. His team did a great transformation and were careful to make sure that I was happy as he progressed. I’d definitely recommend BGO and will use them again without hesitation.
We offer a wide range of professional landscaping services for the home garden or even yard. From complete garden design to one off tidy ups. We provide a high-quality service along with customer satisfaction at very competitive prices.
Excellent job of digging up and relaying pebbles on a strip of land between neighbours. Very tidy and reasonable quote. Done in a few hours.
Wilson's Building & Landscapers have been in business for over 30 years. We are a professional and experienced firm. We have references to all our work and all work is guaranteed. We are a friendly and family run business. No job too big or too small.
I cannot recommend Gary and his boys enough, they have done a fabulous job on my back garden with a new patio, artificial grass and brick built planters. I have already asked them to quote me for my front garden as would not use anyone else now. Thank you again Wilson Builders.
Groundwork’s Hard landscaping Soft landscaping Maintenance Fencing Patios Driveways Artificial grass Turfing Brickwork Fireplaces I’m a solo trader and have been doing landscaping a for around 5 years and many other trades within the building game, also started doing fireplaces as my first trade for a few years and was HETAS registered. I really enjoy hard work, making things go from nothing in to something and at the end of it seeing a smile on the Clients face, I get a lot of satisfaction from my work and is always a privilege to be able to walk away knowing I’ve done a excellent job and everybody is happy.
Alfie and his team came along punctually and worked very hard the whole day to transform a very difficult surface area corner in my garden. I am very happy with the end result and can't wait to see how the rest of the garden will be transformed over the next few months by Alfie and his team. They were all very friendly, professional hardworking chaps and it was a pleasure to do business with them! highly recommend them!
We are a family run business specializing in various types of gardening/landscaping/tree/property maintenance services/roofing, lawn care, garden designing, pressure washing, patios, driveways and much more. Please contact us for more in depth information and advice or for a no obligation quotation.
Excellent service, worked within our budget. Punctual, Friendly and we are SO pleased with the work carried out. Would highly recommend and will definitely use KingZ again!
Dear customers If You are looking for a professional service- You are in a good place. Customer satisfaction is our priority. Many years of experience makes working with us a pleasure. Do not hesitate to contact us friendly staff.
Very pleased with the work that Adrian did for us. He has a great work ethic and insisted on fixing other little jobs for no extra cost. We were particularly impressed with him managing to attach the bath panel flush with the bath given that the frame would have had it poking out. He fixed that brilliantly. Thank you Adrian! Will definitely call on his expertise again.
I am an experienced multitrade individual with a passion for my work that meets and exceeds the needs of my clients. With over *15* years of experience in the construction industry, I have developed a diverse set of skills that enable me to manage projects of varying sizes and complexity. Key Skills: Expertise in building design and construction techniques Proficiency in project management and scheduling Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and quality control Ability to manage and supervise teams of workers Familiarity with planning and building regulations Experience: Worked as a builder for timeland ldt Construction* for over 5 years, managing projects ranging from residential homes to commercial buildings Led the construction of a high-end loft conversion and extension, overseeing a team of subcontractors and ensuring the project was completed on time and within budget. Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop building plans and designs that met client needs and complied with local planning authority. Worked with building control to ensure work finished to plan.
This person did an absolutely outstanding job, so professional its unbelievable, transformed my garden in 2 days with the hard work by him and his team. Layed out dust sheets, was so polite and couteous, understood the work I wanted done, was on time and kept to all his promises, the quote he provided was more than fair and perfect for me. I can swear you will love him, and you will keep on using him again and again, as I will be doing. Without a doubt the work he carried out was worth much more. so happy.
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