The Process of Landscape Design
Depending on the aims of your project, your engagement of Clare James Landscape Design may involve one or more of three main stages.
Stage 1 – On-Site Consultation
During this consultation I do an inspection of the site with you, listen to your ideas and requirements, do a measure and gather needed information If you require a straightforward horticultural consultation, or advice on exterior styling, for example, this may be the complete process for you. I can provide landscape, materials and plant suggestions with guidance notes or plant lists.
Should your brief be to go forward to a full landscape design, we continue the process from here and continue to Stage 2 – Concept Design
An outcome of this meeting may be to book in a site survey to assess ground levels, slope and other topography
This meeting allows for up to 1.5 hours on site and up to 1 hour travel time and the cost is $400 inc GST
A fee proposal for the cost of the project is drawn up at this stage
Stage 2 – Concept Design
During the Concept Design phase a set of plans is produced, and we tailor this service to deliver the amount of detail your require The plan presentation includes the ‘hard’ aspects of the landscape design and the ‘soft’ aspects of garden design, such as the planting plan
Stage 3 – Installation
With all detailed plans completed, the next step is installation of the landscaping features and the planting. At this stage you may manage the Installation part of the process yourself, or you may wish to consider our Additional Services to assist you. We can recommend reputable landscape companies that can install your design.