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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.
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.
Other garden design FAQ's
How much does garden design work cost?
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.
When do I need planning permission for a garden design project?
You generally do not need planning permission for standard landscaping, but it is required if decking exceeds 30cm in height or covers more than half of your garden area. Restrictions also apply if fences, walls, or gates exceed 2 meters in height, or 1 meter if running alongside a public highway or vehicle path. Furthermore, you must consult your Local Planning Authority if your property is a listed building or if you plan to pave over a front garden.
What insurance should a garden designer have?
While it is not a strict legal requirement, you should always verify that your garden designer holds active public liability insurance before they begin any work on your property. This policy protects both you and the tradesperson against any costly financial claims resulting from accidental property damage or personal injuries during the project. Choosing an insured professional ensures complete peace of mind while your outdoor space is being transformed.
What questions should I ask a garden designer before hiring them?
Before starting your project, you should ask the designer to see a portfolio of their past work and request a scaled design drawing of the proposed layout. It is also important to clarify if their quote includes green waste disposal and whether they provide a workmanship guarantee alongside separate warranties for new plants. Finally, always confirm their level of public liability insurance and what specific damage it covers.
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Craig and his team (Carne, Jason and the carpenters) were excellent. They were friendly, hard-working and tidy. They coped with unforeseen issues very competently. The communication between trades and with ourselves was very good. We have no hesitation in recommending them and will use them again.
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David painted the whole interior of our house. He did a first rate job for us. Punctual, friendly and quick. Recommended.
Renovate your home with us. "Renov8 My Property Ltd" We are a well established trustworthy reliable and professional company with over 15 years experience in the trade with an eye for perfection and attention for detail we thrive on customer satifaction. Our customers rate us highly for our ability to stick to deadlines and for the quaity of our workmanship. We provide a professional service from the initial free quotation to the end professional finish. We look forward to helping you Renovate your home.
Jason was such a polte nice fella as were all the different tradesmen that came and did my bedroom but Jason was the person i had most dealings with. I gave them a blank canvas to work with and gave them just a few instructions so it was all there idea what they did and i have got to say what a great job they did. The work was all done to a high standard and they cleaned up everyday at the end of shift. The price was good and i must say would highly recommend them to anyone.
We are a construction company dealing in all aspects of building work extensions and home improvements with over 20 years experience. We work to a high standard and work to timelines for our clients. We will also work to Covid government guidelines when working at your property.
Did a fabulous job on my back yard concrete patio which was crumbling in places and needed levelling. Also suggested adding another step to a rather steep step in place already which made perfect sense and he did a great job with that too. Took 1 day and sent photos of the site after work. Very impressed and very happy with the outcome. I recommend this company and will be using them again on other jobs in the future.
Pearlcontracts is a small firm based in Montrose Angus with two teams of professionals for your home improvements.
First class job by John and the guys. Turned up on time to view the job, very knowledgeable and thorough assessment. Work completed to our agreed timescale and to a high standard, photos supplied to show before/after, important on a roof! Reasonably priced and very pleasant. Would highly recommend - in fact just had them back to do some more work.
hi, Bobby here from Evergreen Property Services, we are a very reliable, hardworking company willing to go above and beyond to please our customers. We excel in time management and can guarantee no job is to big or to small.
My names mr Ackleton my company is Goldstar construction. I have been in the building trade for over 15 years, I have taken on lots of jobs from exterior painting, brickwork, roof repairs, landscaping and lots more. I have had many satisfied customers.
This is a job well done. From the start to the end of the job, it was well prepared, he is easy to talk to. After the rain damaged some of the painting, he came back to retouch again. We will continue to use his service and also recommend him to our friends and family.
AR Landscapers Ltd is a local business that always makes sure a satisfied customer experience is always maintained. A business with a friendly service and years of experience in the gardening industry.
Ashley, very helpful, and reliable, and got the job done well, and in timeframes promised. Offers good advice and communicates well. Would recommend.
I am qualified as a professional planner and interior work experience and I am in the business for more than 20 years
Suitable for working on a building site - but not in a home
we are a great friendly team that enjoys are line of work with polite and respectful members with reasonable prices
Superb paving recently completed work for us and did an excellent job from start to finish. The team was highly professional and clearly took pride in their workmanship. They maintained a clean and organised site throughout the project and were friendly, approachable, and easy to communicate with at all times.
At Morley Gardens we pride ourselves at being the best in our field of garden management and landscaping. We offer an excellent service to all our customers at an extremely competitive price. We strive to go the extra mile, so all our customers are extremely happy. Robert
Did exactly as requested, and fit me in promptly after quote.
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Norfolk, family run company. We specialise in all aspects of design and landscaping. We turf (natural and artificial), fence, create beautiful patio’s, paths and whole gardens. We are also Norfolk’s premier porcelain specialist.
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Andrei was very professional, started the job on short notice and finished jt just as quick. Communicated all the way through the work, and was done to a high standard. Would recommend him to anyone.
Over ten years experience with another landscape gardening company. Now set up on my own and offer general garden maintenance to installation of fences.
Daniel (Freddie) do a brilliant job on my overgrown garden. I would highly recommend him.
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