Photo: garden design by Buzy Lizzie
Graphic: Buzy Lizzie garden design Graphic: dream gardens by design

design process

Plan of a garden designed by Buzy Lizzie garden design

site survey

After the initial contact it is important for me to make a site visit not only to assess the garden's suitability for your requirements and expectations but to get a feel for your taste and lifestyle needs. It is after all your garden and in order to create a concept scheme then I pay particular attention to your wishes.

concept

At the concept stage I will usually make several draught design suggestions which can then be adjusted until you are completely happy with the final design.

In order to produce a fully measured hard landscaping design then a detailed site survey and inventory of existing plants etc. would enable a scaled set of drawings to be prepared. This would include soil sampling and photographic recording of the site.The size of the garden will influence whether an electronic survey would be required. All costs would be submitted for approval prior to carrying out any work.

The site survey can also provide the necessary information for the subsequent preparation of a detailed planting plan.

Throughout the process, you will be regularly consulted and informed of progress before moving on to the next stage.

landscaping and planting

I work with Wildroof Landscapes, one of only four APL accredited landscapers in Cumbria, who carry out the hard landscaping aspect of the project. They are a fully insured and experienced team.

As far as possible all plants are sourced locally in order to ensure they can withstand the Cumbrian weather. A concerted effort is also made to use local materials and specialist labour skills when required.

Where necessary I will co-ordinate other contractors for specialised work - for example, live woven willow structures, cleft oak features and stone sculptures.