Design Consultation

Using Charlotte Rowe’s design consultancy starts from as little as £950 and can include some or all of the services below.

Site Analysis
The first two tasks are to carry out a thorough site analysis and develop a design brief on which to base the overall concept, style and theme of the garden. This will involve discussions about likely use and function of the garden, likes and dislikes of the owner, restrictions due to soil type, orientation of the garden and climate and preparation of a wish list of plants and features to be included.

We will take a full set of photos and measurements of the garden (in the case of larger projects a full landscape survey will be considered) and based on these prepare a thorough design brief and site analysis which is given to all clients for comment before proceeding to the next stage.

Presentation Drawings
Once the design brief and site analysis have been agreed, we will prepare a set of presentation drawings incorporating the outline design of the plan. This will include a scale sketch plan, perspective drawings and in some cases sectional elevations showing how the garden will  look and a colour mood board with a range of images of features,  finishes and planting. Included in this will be some outline ideas about  lighting and planting. However, in some cases we recommend a full  lighting design plan either by us or by a specialist lighting designer.

Construction Drawings
Once everyone is happy with the design, the next stage is to prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications including setting out plans, technical drawings and specifications for materials on which the landscape contractor can base his quotations. In some cases this stage of the process will quite straightforward but should you wish to put the landscape contract out to competitive tender, this stage becomes crucial.

Planting Plan
The next stage is to prepare a detailed planting plan showing placement of plant varieties numbers and spacing and a planting schedule. This document is accompanied by an especially prepared spread sheet listing all the plants specified detailing habit, appearance and basic care for each plant as well as a photograph.

Tenders
Should the contract be going out to tender to a range of landscape contractors, we can prepare full tender documentation and manage the tender process on your behalf. Could include scanned construction drawings and plans