The Garden Design Process

Each and every project is different and therefore Bel likes to tailor the design process to her clients requirements. Most projects will follow the process outlined below:

Initial Consultation - this allows Bel to view the garden, determine the scale of the project and discuss the requirements for the space. Following the consultation, a brief and proposal of works will be drawn up for the project. Contact Bel to book an initial consultation.

Concept Design Plan- Following a consultation, Bel creates a digitally rendered 2D concept garden design plan and 3D visuals following the Brief agreed with the client. The Plan shows the proposed new layout, landscaping features and ideas for the garden, accompanied by illustrative picture boards. A scope of works for the landscapers and specifications for soil preparation are often included at this stage. See examples in Bel's Portfolio

Planting Plan - Drawing on Bel's extensive plant knowledge a planting plan is developed – a scale drawing to show 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 Services

Installation of Concept Design (by contractors) - Bel can introduce clients to local experienced landscapers who will carry out the works to a high standard. Find out more about Landscaping

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 - to ensure successful establishment of plants and schemes, appointments can be booked throughout the year to monitor progress. Take a look in the Advice Hub for useful information on caring for your garden.

Garden Consultations & Management

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.

Garden Design & Horticultural Lectures and Talks

Bel appears regularly as a guest lecturer at Nottingham Trent University sharing her horticultural insight and enthusiasm with Garden Design and Horticulture degree students. Bel also offers a range of talks to gardening and U3A groups throughout the year. Get in touch with Bel to book a date for her to visit your group.

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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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"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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