about

I’ve had a passion for gardening since I was child. Buying my own place gave me the opportunity to explore my passion and discover more about gardening.

A gardening course at Pershore College set me on the path to garden design, where I also enjoyed a stint teaching. I was thrilled when my students went on to win gold at the 2003 Malvern Spring Show. I was also fortunate enough to showcase a courtyard garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2004.

I have five years’ experience project managing garden transformations, including design, building and planting. I work closely with my clients to understand their vision so that together we can create a truly beautiful outdoor space that can be enjoyed for many years to come. A career in financial services in has equipped me with a range of professional skills and knowledge that are essential in business and project management.

As a long-standing member of the National Trust, I love nothing more than exploring outdoor spaces and immersing myself in nature’s garden, where I draw much of my inspiration.

client brief

• Establish design preferences and intended use for the garden

• Mood board

• Discuss budget and timescales

• Agree extent of design services

site survey

• Survey site to establish dimensions and existing features

• Establish aspect and complete horticultural analysis

• Undertake an inventory of existing planting

concept design

• High-level design ideas showing key potential features and constructions

• Black and white scale drawings

• Agree design direction

master plan

• Full colour overall scale plan of the site

• Displays key features, hard landscaping and proposed planting

• 3 Dimensional illustrations available too.

construction details

• Construction plans, with scale design detail drawings

• Construction specifications

• These documents are form an essential part of the tender and contract process

planting plan

• Scale planting design plan

• Plant list with plants names and description of seasonal interest

• Mantainence schedule describing how and when to maintain your new planting

contract tender

• Full tender documents including, masterplan, construction details and planting schedule

• Contractor interview and references

• Tender submission management

construction

• Project management of the construction phase to ensure adherence to contract

• Construction generally involves, site clearance, ground works, construction, snagging and completion

planting

• Ground preparation, clearance and soil improvers

• Plant sourcing and delivery

• Planting and aftercare guidance