Why do I need a garden designer?

The importance of having a garden design as part of the process

Everyone thinks they are a designer. The truth is everyone can participate in design: we all manipulate our own environments to serve our specific needs, we plan and arrange our homes and our lives, and this is in essence a form of designing.

It is tempting to design your dream garden yourself without using a garden design professional, but this may prove costly and more trouble than it is worth. Put it this way: would you design and build a new dream home without consulting an architect?

I suspect the majority would answer no, as not many have the knowledge, expertise and the experience to undertake such a large and costly project. The same goes for designing a dream garden. A qualified garden design professional can create your dream, ensuring the design will fit the brief, be cost effective and connect seamlessly with your property and the surrounding environment.

A landscaping project could be one of the most significant investments of your life. Knowing you are investing wisely is crucial for a successful outcome.

So perhaps the question should be rephrased: why I should use a garden designer.

A professional garden designer can inspire you with great ideas for your garden, help you visualise the design, make the best use of every part of the outdoor spaces, work within the limitations of the site, work to a budget, and have the knowledge and expertise to choose materials and plants that suit the environment.

When hiring a garden designer you are getting a qualified professional who offers experience, expertise and ideas. Designing and landscaping a garden takes time, hard work and a lot of planning. A garden designer can help you achieve the garden you desire and prevent any accompanying stress. They will project manage from the start and consult with you along the way to ensure your needs are met.

A well planned and attractive garden will not only visually enhance your home and extend your living space, it will add value to your property and create enjoyment in the short and long term.

How I work

At BCW I work together with my clients to form a partnership and achieve outstanding garden designs. Creating beautiful and functional landscapes requires teamwork, where everyone is on the same page about the desired outcome.

The initial on-site consultation is the perfect opportunity to get to know each other. Spending time with you in your garden gives me an insight into how you intend to use your outdoor space, what your key design objectives are, and the extent of your budget. I use my creative flair and my knowledge of plants, materials and construction concepts to produce a cohesive proposal based on your ideas and vision for the garden. From brief to concept and design, to planning, implementation and maintenance, I will work with you to build a garden you connect with.

I offer a wide range of services, from simple planting advice and outdoor styling advice, to small balcony or courtyard designs, right through to major garden design make-overs.