My design ideas will be led by you, and the initial consultation is an important part of getting to know you, and how you intend to use your garden.

For this reason it helps if, before we meet, you can think about any elements in your garden that will have to stay, and what you want to change. Consider how much time you want to dedicate to aftercare and maintenance, and make a garden wish list with all the things you want to include.

Here are some things that may be on your wish list:

Entertaining space/terrace
Seating
Built-in barbecue
Flower borders
Herbs
Vegetables
Fruit trees
Paths
Greenhouse
Summerhouse
Shed/storage
Lawn
Play area
Sandpit
Bins
Compost heap
Water feature
Pond
Trellis
Pergola
Arch
Clothes drier
Wildlife area
Lighting
Parking

Don't worry if this all sounds daunting - these are all points we can cover at our initial consultation. Once I have a clear view of what you need your garden to do for you, then I can make sure the end result is something you can live with and love for many years to come.