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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.
BNS CONSTRUCTION LTD
Garden Design
Professional, Honest and Empathetic. BNS Construction Ltd is a highly professional company that strives to deliver a quality construction service that is professional at all times and understanding towards our customers. We understand that building works can be stressful. The idea of budgets, designs, messy homes and more can be a daunting prospect. But when BNS Construction Ltd handles your building project, we not only respect your home – keeping it clean and tidy to the best of our ability – we ensure that we support you throughout the duration of the build. We offer helpful and insightful advice on maximising every inch of your property based on your individual lifestyle. Our commitment to constant communication enables us to deliver exactly what you want to the highest standard possible, at the price we quote, with no nasty surprises. We ensure that you are never out of the loop and your dedicated site manager will be available on-site every day to discuss the project with you and oversee the transformation of your home to the exceptional standard you expect. Project work we undertake: Loft Conversions Extensions Refurbishments New Builds Basements Commercial We have recently launched a dedicated service for loft conversions, which is backed by BNS Construction Ltd - search for BNS Lofts for more information.
Harlaw Tree & Landscaping Services Are A Family Run Local Business Covering All Of Aberdeen And Shire, With Over 15 Years Experience In The Trade.
We are a small company with big passion for gardening & beyond. We are a professional, honest and happy team with high standards, fully equipped with quality tools for the job. In 2021 we completed over 250 different projects from general garden maintenance to huge hard landscapings. We are registered, fully insured and happy to provide you with relevant references. Currently the Your Olive Branch team looking after 25+ regular gardens of all sizes, however we are ready to grow now. Thank you for reading our profile, We looking forward to hear from you. Many Thanks The Your Olive Branch Team.
Job not completely done yet, but owner Miklos is nice and communicates well.
Hi There! I'm Joseph Oris, a talented & Passionate craftman, with multiple skill set in all Home and Office improvement works. Lets bring your dream Home to reality.
Joseph carried out a bathroom refresh for me which I’m very happy with. His work was of good quality, he was communicative and gave advice on what might work well as we went through. I went on holiday for most of it and Joseph was trustworthy with my keys. Reasonably priced. He was also a good lad to have a chat with, nice manner and cool to be around! Cheers, James
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Total Landscaping completes work to customers standards. We don't leave until we please! All work is carried out to high standards, currently rated 5 stars. Check out our customer reviews for details of our results.
James completed some brick work and fencing to my rear garden. He did an excellent job at a reasonable price. He communicated well and went the extra mile to do a good job. He was also a very tidy worker. I wouldn't hesitate to employ him again and will be doing so again in the near future.
Hello everyone. Welcome to my page! Just a little bit about ourselves! We have been in the trade for many years with skills passed down for generations. We will always go above and beyond for each and every one of our customers whether it’s a small job or a big project! Thank you for your time.
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Full property renovations, extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings & more.
Absolutely useless made our life a misery never book these had a bathroom fitted horrible job then when it leak and destroyed my front room ceiling trust when I say don't use them .
We are a local dependable loyal family run business who have been in this trade for the past 30 years we can cover all types of landscaping services tree and building work always happy to help no jobs to big or small
I hired AW Tree and Landscape Services to do a large hard landscaping job including rebuiling walls, rebuilding steps and a large area of paving and I'm completely satisfied with the work they have done. They turned up at first light (sometimes before) every day, were courteous and tidy. They work as a well-practised team and the quality of work is outstanding. Alec and Alexander had some brilliant problem-solving ideas. I'm very happy wit the job and would not hesitate to hire them again.
With over 40 years combined experience in the building trade our company has grown and build an amazing portfolio of jobs and customer clientele. We cover all aspects of building and landscaping no job is to small and no job is to big we can handle them all. Our company cover everything from start to finish on all jobs so no need to worry about sorting anything, making it a smooth process for our customers
Will pleased with the work carried out pleasant friendly staff great service A1+ i will recommend this company. thank
Crystal Homes Improvements and Gardening Services, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in providing the best in interior and exterior design schemes for residential and investment properties. Over the last 15 years we have built our reputation on delivering high standards of excellence and unrivalled attention to customer care. Our team and design professionals can create the right design or work load to meet your needs and your budget.
Exceptional service! The team were very professional, friendly and helpful. I would definately use them again.
Welcome to Hedgehog Gardens, your trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional landscapes. Whether you're looking to create a serene garden retreat, enhance your curb appeal, or design a stunning hardscape, our expert team is here to bring your vision to life. With 10 years of experience and a passion for plants and design, we specialize in custom landscaping solutions tailored to your unique needs and budget. Let us help you create the outdoor oasis you've always dreamed of. Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step towards your perfect landscape!
Very quick response from [email protected]. After sending quote on the same day as viewing work I was booked in for the following week. Weeded and replaced gravelled areas and jet washed back garden and front drive on a very wet and miserable day. Thank you very much Ben and the team at Hedgehog Gardens ????????
I have been self employed for 7 1/2years now, I really enjoy the freedom it gives me to take on a wide variety of projects and the responsibility that comes with creating what customers want. I believe I have a good eye for detail, and i work hard with my customers to implement their ideas. I give alternative ideas and thoughts to give customers a better overview of what they could have and potentially achieve. I like to think I’m relaxed, easy going and approachable and i think the relationship between customer and tradesman is as crucial as the work itself. I have worked all over the country on a wide range of projects installing timber bridges, boardwalks, and jetties. This gave me great experience, dealing with customers and problem solving. I thoroughly enjoy my work and love working outdoors, helping to create great gardens for people to enjoy.
Initially the completed work looked fantastic. But the following year when the pointing between the flags started chipping away, we obtained a few quotes from other gardeners to repoint, and all of them told me how the this gardener had cut corners. The pointing should have been deeper, and the cement under the flags should have been spread all over. You can see the dark spots under the flags now showing where the cement had just been used in the centre of the flags.
Job Done has over 15 years experience providing a full range of services. We’re a one stop shop for garden renovations from design to completion. We employ a close team of specialists in their chosen fields,to cater to your specific needs.
Hardly worth commenting as no one contacted me.
Hello everyone! •Our company has over 3 years of experience and we can provide high level services such as: •Maintaining green spaces and flower beds Paving and patios, brick and block work, artificial grass, fancying, decking and pergolas, new lawn. We gonna take the great attention to make the customer happy.
I’m giving 5 stars to Benjamin and his boys, who came on agreed day and time, done driveway dig up, sub base, waste clearance and vac plate compresion as I wanted. Even rain didn’t stopped them!
RAR offer a full hard landscaping, groundwork and building service, including but not restricted too, ~ Patios ~ Paths ~ Drive ways ~ Fencing ~ Turf ~ Bespoke timber structures ~ Sleeper work ~ Ponds ~ Small and medium sized building jobs ~ Garden clearance Specialising in low maintenance gardens. with over 20yrs experience in these sectors I offer high quality and am happy to chat through what is required.
Rob gave me a competitive quote and got the job completed quickly I was able to give Rob a key to my house so he completed the work while I was at work .I will definitely be using Robs company again
Pinecraft construction has been established since 2003. I do all aspects of building work, joinery, plumbing,minor electrics, alterations, extensions,newbuilds,tiling,etc. No job is too big or small. I take pride in my work and will always offer the best of my ability and experience to my customers and always turn up on time as agreed. I offer a great job at reasonable prices to all of my customers.
We are very happy with the results of our kitchen. Derek did a great job.he is very respectful, profesional and punctual. We will definitely save his number.
Electrical, Mechanical & Building Services. Electrical installation Extensions Conversions Kitchens Bathrooms Refurbishments All associated building works NICEIC Aproved contractor. SafeContractor Approved. We are a team of highly skilled, well experienced and passionate professionals who puts your needs at the forefront of what we do. All our work is completed to the highest industry standards and compliance with regulations is always met.
We hired Harry and his team for a full refurbishment of a dated property and couldn’t be happier. Harry managed everything, from the rip-out to electrics, kitchen, bathroom, and new central heating. Despite a tight deadline, they had it ready for decorating in just four weeks. They worked tirelessly to bring our vision to life, We’re thrilled with the results and grateful for their dedication. Highly recommend Harry and his team.
Welcome! We love gardens and the beauty they bring to your surroundings, however, gardens require work which we understand you may not have the time to invest. This is where we can help. Our family run business offers reliable, friendly and affordable garden services which will make the most of your garden and outdoor space. We carry out the work enabling you to simply enjoy the pleasure of a well maintained garden. What we offer Whether your garden is small or large, simply needs mowing or a complete overhaul, we can assist to ensure you get the most from your garden. Here are just some of the services we offer: Clearing overgrown gardens, tidying, managing shrubs One off garden clearance Regular maintenance Lawn care Flowerbeds, Containers & Baskets Hedge Care Decorative Coverings Wood protection Fencing Patio & Drive Maintenance Overall care for your garden including planting, pruning, weeding and mowing Regular mowing, aerating, feeding and scarifying to maintain and improve your lawn Creating raised beds, digging new borders and care for existing flowerbeds including planting, weeding and pruning Trimming, reducing or planting new hedges We can provide and install gravel, slate, bark or pebble to compliment or transform the look of your garden Care for fencing, decking, sheds and other wooden garden features to enhance their look and provide weather protection We repair and install new fences, or can simply replace panels or posts to your requirements Pressure washing and weeding to maintain a quality appearance
Excellent service. Adam was very professional, good and collected, cleaned, and removed all cuttings. Will recommend him to anyone needing a gardener.
Meyli Build Ltd
Garden Design
We specialize in construction services, delivering high-quality residential, and commercial projects. Our team of experienced professionals excels in design, construction, and project management, ensuring every project meets modern standards and aligns with our clients' needs. We are committed to providing professional, cost-effective services and achieving complete customer satisfaction.
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