The Garden Design Process

Traditional terrace garden, Loughborough

The Garden Design Process

Bel believes... "A well designed garden should not only be beautiful it should be practical too,
creating an enticing space which fulfills the clients needs. As no two gardens are the same, i tailor my services to suit."
Most projects follow the same course:

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation - this allows Bel to take a tour of the garden with the client, determining the scale of the project and establishing the clients requirements for the space whilst offering inspiration, expertise and ideas for the landscaping and planting features. There'll also be a discussion about budget and time frames for installation. Following the consultation, a brief and proposal of works will be drawn up for the project.
Contact Bel to book an initial consultation.

Garden Survey and Analysis

Garden Survey & Analysis - Carried out by Bel this involves collecting data about the natural and man-made features in the garden, the boundaries, neighboring buildings, as well as the site elevations. The existing soil is sampled where necessary and environmental factors accessed.

Concept Design Plan

Concept Design Plan - Bel creates a detailed 2D concept plan and 3D visuals showing the proposed new layout, landscaping features and ideas for the garden, accompanied by mood boards. Setting out plans and a scope of works are provided to assist in communicating the design to the landscape contractor who will be installing the hard landscaping elements and preparing the ground ready for planting.
All plans and visuals are created digitally to provide accurate to-scale documents which is important for the landscaper during the quote and build phases. You can find more information on how Bel creates these plans in this Advice Hub post.
A copy of all of the plans and documents will be made available to the landscaper in order to obtain a quote for the works.
See examples of recent projects in Bel's Portfolio

Contemporary concept design 2D plan loughborough

Setting out plan, contemporary project Loughborough

Installation by Landscape Contractor

Installation of the Design (by contractors) - Bel can introduce clients to local experienced landscapers who will carry out the works to a high standard, following the scope of works and soil improvements specifications provided.

Planting Design and Installation

Planting Design Plan - Drawing on Bel's extensive plant knowledge a to-scale plan is created showing planting density and position with accompanying plant collages. All planting plans are accompanied with a bespoke maintenance schedule, picture boards and an estimate for plant supply.
Find out more about Planting Design
Plant Sourcing - With plant nursery contacts through out the UK, Bel will source top quality plants and arrange delivery to site on the first day of planting.
Installation of Planting - Bel is a hands-on plantswoman, carrying out the planting on each project and bringing in skill gardeners to help if and when required. Find out more about Planting Services

Project Follow up and Garden Coaching

Project follow up - to ensure successful establishment of plants and schemes, appointments can be booked throughout the year to monitor progress.
When necessary a garden coaching session can be booked in order for Bel to show clients how to care for their new planting.
Take a look in the Advice Hub for useful information on caring for your garden.

Garden Management Consultations

With a wealth of experience Bel works with clients and their gardeners advising on garden maintenance tasks, plant pruning and garden development. Quarterly consultations with written maintenance schedules enable the owners to effectively nurture and control their garden.
Get in touch with Bel to discuss your garden advice requirements.

For more examples of completed Garden Design projects see the Portfolio

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We are absolutely delighted with our beautiful new garden designed and installed by Bel! We had an unusually shaped garden which we didn't have the knowledge to handle, but at the same time had quite specific ideas of what we liked and disliked. Bel listened to our ideas and the challenge didn't phase her at all! The preparation of the the soil by her team, and the planting of the garden by Bel herself over three days couldn't have gone smoother. We would highly recommend Bel in terms of her expertise, conscientiousness and friendly, easy going personality and we can't stop looking at our amazing new garden!

Mrs Prist, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

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"Bel is brilliant. Easy to work with. Lots of ideas and plans but great at listening and quickly tapping into what you like, want and need. She has bags of style with a healthy dose of practicality and is 100% reliable. Totally recommend."

Mrs Munden - Thrussington, Leicestershire

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"Bel delivered professional advice in a friendly way after she had established what her clients wished to achieve. All in all - it has been a pleasure to work with her"

Mrs Harrison - Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire

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"If you are looking for advice on your garden or a new designs then look no further than Bel Grierson. We have used her on several aspects of our garden to lower the maintenance and update the planting with spectacular results. Bel is easy to work with and is totally in tune with all our requirements."

Mr Stapleton - Rothley, Leicestershire

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"Bel has delivered a delightful garden with a design that has transformed a shallow plot surrounded by fences, into a garden full of interest. Bel listened carefully to our concerns and gave her total attention to each step of the way."

Mr & Mrs Bayley - Loughborough, Leicestershire

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"Our 20 year old garden was looking tired and boring. No colour and a mishmash of plants that were past their sell-by date. We had no idea what to do to rescue the situation as we knew very little about what plants would do well. Then we found Bel. Our garden is transformed; beautiful colour that just keeps coming all through the year, easy maintenance and a joy to sit and look at with an appropriate glass in one hand. Bel interpreted our thoughts perfectly and has produced an extraordinary result. She is patient with non-gardeners, knowledgeable and highly professional. Not afraid to get her hands dirty and endlessly helpful. I simply cannot recommend her too highly."

Mr & Mrs Benussi - Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire

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"Bel redesigned and planted our garden this summer. It has transformed it from dark and dingy to a fresh open space. Bel is a pleasure to work with, friendly and helpful, full of ideas and always ready to listen to what you want and find the best way of delivering it. Recommended!"

Mr Goodman - Loughborough, Leicestershire

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"Bel provided good advice and warm, friendly and professional support at all stages of our garden transformation. Her knowledge about plants and her design ideas gave us confidence from the outset. We are delighted with the result, and now look forward to enjoying our new garden in the months and years to come."

Mr Corner - Rearsby, Leicestershire

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"Bel has recently redesigned a large area in my garden which was previously a 'wilderness'. I was very pleased with the design that she came up with - it was clear that she had paid attention to what I had said I wanted and understood my style. Great communication throughout the process and now that the planting is finished I am looking forward to next spring and watching it develop."

Mrs Phillips - Ratby, Leicestershire

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