Garden Designer in Ilkley

Garden planning and design isn't always as straight forward as you might first think. There are many things that may influence your garden space. Not least of them, your idea of your dream garden. Philip Nettleton is a Garden Designer in Ilkley is an authority on this very topic and we've worked with many happy clients to bring them the garden of their dreams. Here's how we do it.

Consultation

Following the initial contact I will arrange to meet you at your home. This is an opportunity to meet me and for me to see your garden and get a feel for the space.
My aim at this stage is to find out what you would like from your garden; particular likes and dislikes, and any gardens or designers that may have inspired you. I will explain the whole design process and payment terms.
If you are happy to proceed we will agree on the overall brief, and once a contract has been drawn up and approved by all, work can begin.

Survey

The garden’s dimensions are measured and recorded along with garden levels.
Flora and fauna are noted, plants and features to be retained are plotted, as are those to be removed.

Photographic records, sketches and diagrams are made at this point. As well  as soil samples being taken. This goes along with all notes on every aspect of the garden space.

For complicated sites it may be necessary to employ the services of a specialist surveyor.

Concept Plan

Following your brief as closely as possible I will draw up a concept plan. This is a detailed scale plan of the proposed new garden showing all the features, both retained and proposed new ones. It will be hand drawn and coloured with perspective drawings and cross sections illustrating different ‘views’ within the garden.
At this point the client can make suggestions for alterations. Once the concept plans have been approved and signed off, we can move on to the master plan and construction drawings.

Master Plan

This is the technical scale drawing giving all the details necessary for a contractor to interpret the concept and build the garden.
​It will be accompanied by detailed construction drawings and specifications - the equivalent of an architect’s blueprint - which carries specifications for materials to be used, techniques and standards of workmanship expected.

If required, I can invite tenders from prospective contractors and draw up contracts on your behalf.

Garden Designer in Ilkley

Your dream garden is just one call away. With such a wealth of experience to draw from, Philip is a Garden Designer in Ilkley on a mission; to bring you the garden space you desire. Call now for a no-obligation chat about your ideas.

Project Monitoring - It's All in the Plan

Once construction work has begun I am available to monitor the whole process, from overseeing and signing off key stages in the construction, to final approval of the finished garden.
I will ensure that the project runs smoothly and you get the garden we have designed.

Planting Plan​

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While the design project is underway, a separate planting plan can be provided with a list of all plants required, specifically chosen to suit the conditions in your garden. This can include detailed specifications, a seasonal planting schedule and aftercare plan.
A complete garden maintenance service is available; to keep the garden looking at its best.

Customer Satisfaction Testimonial

Thanks so much for your elegant and imaginative plan and more importantly for executing it so professionally, to the predicted costs and without disturbing the smooth running of our practice. I was impressed by your whole team, by their neatness of work and by their courtesy to my staff.
I have no hesitation in recommending you to clients (who are clearly impressed and talking about the transformation already) and I now look forward to watching the garden develop under your continued supervision. I have taken the liberty of having the plans framed and displayed, for people to peruse in our waiting room.
(Clare in Ilkley​)