Landscape Design Process

Introductory meeting, establish designations and discuss project feasibility.

Prepare a Garden Report and Landscape Design Fee Proposal.

Organise a Topographical Survey and obtain other relevant reports/plans.

Prepare a Hand Drawn Concept Plan and Concept Montage.

Discuss this plan and montage with the client and other professionals involved in the project, such as, the architect and planning consultant.

Progress the design in a CAD format.

Prepare Budget Costings for the implementation of the proposed landscape design.

Discuss this plan with the client and other professionals involved in the project, such as, the architect and planning consultant.

Organise a design workshop meeting with the client to review and discuss the design, together with materials and planting, in relation to budget costings.

Prepare Master Plan and Structural Planting Plan, together with a Draft Levels and Sections Plan.

Issue to the client and other professionals involved in the project, such as, the architect, planning consultant and engineer.

If necessary, prepare plans and reports for submission to the Local Planning Authority, working closely with other professionals, such as, the architect and planning consultant, as required.

Review the plans and information developed and received so far and update the Master Plan accordingly.

Prepare and finalise Tender Plans and Contractor Brief.

Issue to the client and other professionals involved in the project, such as, the architect and engineer.

Compile detailed Plant Lists with suggested plant quantities for all areas of the garden to be planted.

Formulate a Plant Montage and discuss with the client.

Issue final Plant List to the client.

Meet landscape contractors and specialist suppliers to discuss the project and Tender Plans, so that they have a clear understanding of the scope of works to allow them to prepare accurate estimates.

Assist in the selection and appointment of suitable contractor(s).

Revise and update Master Plan and Tender Plans following client approval of project costs and appointment of contractor(s).

Issue Construction Plans and Contractor Brief to client and chosen contractor(s) for construction.

Attend site at appropriate intervals during the works to monitor progress from a design perspective.

Issue meeting notes and undertake any necessary revisions to the plans.

Place plants on site in the correct positions ready for planting by others.

Attend site at appropriate intervals after the garden has been created and planted to monitor development from a management and design perspective.

Issue meeting notes to the client and their gardening team.