Landscape Design Plan
The design process is a phased and collaborative approach. First, we meet so I can get to know you, your lifestyle, your needs and goals for your outdoor space. This is then translated into a design, and throughout the design process I will remain in contact with you and will update you on progress after each phase.
Once the design plans are complete, I partner with trusted and skilled landscapers who can bring the design to life.
The Process
Phase 1
INITIAL MEETING
The initial meeting is a chance for us to get to know each other and have a detailed discussion of how I can help you.
For the best outcome, it's better to have this meeting on site. We will walk through your garden and discuss your wishes, and I will ask you questions to understand your style, how you want to use and feel in your garden. It will also give me a chance to identify issues to solve (privacy, drainage...) and assets to retain (nice views, mature trees...).
After this meeting, I will send you a brief
and a quote.
Phase 3
CONCEPT DESIGN
Once the site analysis is complete I can start developing a draft plan, which we'll review together. I will be showing you my ideas for your garden, the layout of everything we have discussed in the initial meeting and some plant suggestions. This meeting is an opportunity to examine these ideas and to give me any feedback you would like. It is important not to hold back so that I can modify the plan to really suit your needs and style and create the best final landscape plan for you.
Phase 5
PLANTING PLAN
The planting plan shows the locations of all the proposed plants, along with a plant schedule listing exact names, sizes and quantities used for costing, ordering and setting out plants. A moodboard of all plants is included so that you get a feel for the look we are aiming to achieve, and a maintenance schedule is supplied.
Phase 2
SITE ANALYSIS
After the quote is accepted, I will revisit the site to take accurate measurements, some photos, and get to know your site better. I will record views that need to be hidden or preserved, the sun trajectory, inspect the soil, assess if any existing vegetation needs to be removed or retained etc.
All this information will be helpful to create the best design possible for your section. If you site has significant slopes that will impact the design, we will also arrange a professional survey to get a topographical survey.
Phase 4
DEVELOPED DESIGN
Following the approval of the concept design, these drawings transform the selected layout into a comprehensive master plan. Proposals will include material palettes, spatial configurations, and key dimensions, along with a planting palette that reflects the overall style of the landscaping. Additionally, 3D renders are developed to provide a clearer visualization of the space.
Phase 6
INSTALLATION
With the design finalised, you’ll be bursting to start construction. I can introduce you to trusted landscaping companies I work with to help you bring the designs to life, or you can find your landscaper, or DIY.
Prices
The cost varies depending on the size of your site and the complexity of the project.
Site Size
50 - 200m²
Sorry I'm currently not taking on smaller projects.
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Site Size
201 - 600m²
Landscape Design Plan
Starting at $2000+GST
Planting Plan
Starting at $1200+GST
3D Renders
Starting at $1200+GST
Site Size
601 - 1000m²
Landscape Design Plan
Starting at $2600+GST
Planting Plan
Starting at $1500+GST
3D Renders
Starting at $1400+GST
Site Size
> 1001m²
Landscape Design Plan
Starting at $3200+GST
Planting Plan
Starting at $1800+GST
3D Renders
Starting at $1600+GST
Please note that additional charges will occur if you're more than 20km away from
Hamilton East, and/or if an extensive site survey is needed (either if no site plans are available or because there are significant slopes in your garden that will impact the design).
What you get
1. ON-SITE CONSULTATION We walk through your garden together so we can talk about your needs and wishes for each area, discuss how you want to use and feel in your garden, look at the different issues you have (privacy, wind/sun exposure, drainage…), chat about the style of gardens and the plants you like…
2. SITE MEASURE A detailed site measure to create an accurate base plan with the section’s boundaries, the house’s location on the section, a floor plan to locate all doors and windows, exact location of existing gardens, mature trees, paths, structures, retaining walls etc. If your site is on a significant slope or there are multiple levels to consider for the design, we may need a professional survey done.
3. DRAFT PLAN A draft plan to show you my initial ideas for your garden with the layout of everything we have discussed during the initial consultation, a plant palette and a moodboard.
4. ONE SET OF REVISIONS We will meet to go over the draft plan so you can give me some feedback and ask me to make changes.
5. FINAL PLAN A final detailed final plan in color & to scale, with clear annotations so it can be used by professional landscapers (you'll need to specify the exact materials/finishes). The plan will show lawns, garden beds, mowing edges, fence lines, hedges, trees, decks, patios, pathways, structures, pools, veggie garden etc. with suggestions for materials, colors and sizes.
6. DIMENSIONS PLAN A plan showing the key dimensions of the design to make it easy to get quotes and to mark the design on site.
7. PLANT SUGGESTIONS On the plan I name all the trees, hedges and feature plants, and give a list of plant suggestions for each garden bed, with plant images.
8. INFO BOOKLET With your plan you receive a booklet with a moodboard, a list of trusted partners (landscapers, builder, lighting designer...), nurseries, and a guide to prepare your new garden beds.
9. PRINTED COPIES Depending on the size of your site, you will receive a printed & laminated copy of your final design plan to scale in either A1, A2 or A3, and a printed copy of the info booklet.
OPTIONAL: PLANTING PLAN On the quote you will have the option to choose if you want a planting plan. The planting plan is an additional technical plan which shows the locations of all the proposed plants, along with a plant schedule listing exact names, sizes and quantities used for costing, ordering and setting out plants. A moodboard of all plants is included so that you get a feel for the look we are aiming to achieve, and a maintenance schedule is supplied.
OPTIONAL: 3D RENDERS On the quote you will have the option to choose if you want 3D Renders. 3D Renders are realistic perspective images of the design of your garden to help you visualise what it will actually look like. This helps if you have trouble imagining the design in real life from a 2D plan. I use SketchUp to create my plans and 3D models.
