GARDEN DESIGN

Garden Design – What it means

Everyone has a different idea what garden design means and what to expect, or sometimes no idea what to expect! From a simple discussion on possible ideas and a quick sketch through to full 3D CAD drawings with every detail specified, or just make it up as you go! We have worked with it all.

This is how we do it

For us garden design is about these 3 things;

Function – how you will use the garden and what it will be made of.

Shape – the layout and ‘flow’, how you will move through the garden.

Aesthetic – Your garden should be inviting, making you want to be out there and enjoying it.

We have been building gardens professionally for over 25 years so we have seen a lot of gardens! We have also seen what works and what doesn’t, what gets on peoples nerves and what brings them joy. We know how the look and feel inspire you to use and share it, we also understand the long term maintenance needs and chores.

We can build you a 3D computer based model of your garden so you can see the how the finished garden will look, you can view it from different angles, and virtually walkthrough it to understand how your new garden will work.

Designers

We love building gardens for people so if you already have plans or a designer involved we can work with them – we have worked with some amazing designers that produce fantastic designs and amazing drawings.

It’s important that your designer has a style you like, that they understand your requirements and that you both connect. We recently split this aspect of our business out to provide a more bespoke service, we called this Saffron Garden Design – Take a look at what we do and if it’s not for you, at the bottom of this page is a list of other great local garden designers.

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Contact us today for a free consultation!

01799 542411
great.gardens@tkelandscaping.co.uk

Visit and Discuss

We make an appointment to visit and have a chat about your garden, what it is and what you want it to be, we add in our ideas, recommendations and practical advice – this is free!

Design Proposal

We will send you a detailed proposal and pricing.

If you want to go ahead, we will invoice this and get to work planning your new garden.

Model your house and garden

We build a computer based model of your house and new garden, all in 3D and to scale. We may need to revisit and take more measurements and levels.

Presentation

When your design is ready, we send you views from several different angles, close ups on the features and a walk through video if you have taken that option. This means you get to see what your finished garden will look like when its done. If we need to make alterations we can make a virtual appointment to screen share the 3D view, rotate and pan the model – even walk through the virtual garden to see different view points and perspectives so we get it just right.

3d garden design drawing example
our garden designer's desk

Quote

Now we have agreed exactly what your new garden will look like we need to agree the materials and produce an accurate quote. Our quotes are itemised so you can see where the costs are and adjust it to fit your budget. See our FAQ’s on costs of landscaping.

Build

Once we have agreed the work and a start date it’s all go. You will meet the team leader responsible for your project – this way you can discuss the day to day running and finer details with one person throughout the build. We go through the details one more time to make sure you are happy and we agree a payment schedule so you know what to pay and when.

Completion

When it’s done and finished you can sit back and enjoy your new garden and watch it grow and mature. If you need us to, we can maintain it in peak condition for an agreed regular monthly fee.

Other Garden Designers

These are the best garden designers we have worked with in the area and where they are based.

Melanie Driver – Cambridge

Tristan Knight – Chrishall

Catriona Caldewell – Cambridge

Robert Barker – St Neots

Alastair Henderson – Chelmsford

Jean Wardrop – Coggeshall, Essex

Tapestry Garden Design – Colchester, Essex

Soft landscaping in a large walled garden

GARDEN DESIGN FAQS

This depends on area, complexity and bespoke features as well as complex levels and structural considerations, material sourcing – We have a tiered tariff guide so you know what to expect.

The answer is there is no such thing as a typical garden; they are as individual as the people that own them. Published research shows that complete gardens rebuilds cost between £30 and £250 per square metre which really isn’t very helpful!

The best approach is to start with an overall budget in mind, this helps decide the materials you use and the complexity of the design. Budget is always a tricky subject, most people don’t go through this process very often and we all want best value, but it’s definitely the case that you get what you pay for – any shortcuts are a compromise in quality and in a garden that means how long it lasts!

Here’s a list of things that may push the price up:

  • Retaining walls and big level changes.
  • Bespoke items of furniture and features.
  • Intricate patterns.
  • Ponds and water features.
  • Really big areas of paving / decking.
  • Very poor soil conditions.

Good design is about considering the many different aspects of the space, its use and aesthetics and the best way to keep that in budget, that takes time – quality landscaping is an investment and you want to get it right first time – if you don’t it will either bother you every time you go in the garden or cost a lot more to change it again.

A design usually takes 5 to 8 weeks from first visit to presentation. Once we have an agreed a design that you are excited about and a quoted price you are happy with, we can schedule the start date. Generally we have 12 to 16 weeks lead time in spring and summer, less in autumn and winter so it is worth beginning to plan your garden sooner rather than later.

A garden should be a place to relax and enjoy, not cause you stress, we have a sister company dedicated to maintenance and looking after gardens we have built – they will help you decide on a package to keep your new garden looking great and maintained the way you want it at a monthly price you are happy with.

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TESTIMONIALS

I was really impressed by the attention to detail and level of professionalism the TKE showed throughout our project. I have no hesitation in recommending them

TKE worked extremely hard to get my landscape project completed with a very tight timeframe. I love my new garden, they have helped me make the most of the space.

Dear Tarquin

The planting looks great. The shapes and choice of colour complete the landscaping transformation from a dull north facing scramble of stuff to a joy of brightness and space even at this dull end of November. Now look forward to seeing the first signs of Spring.

Many thanks to you and your team especially for coping with some atrocious weather conditions.

Many thanks to TKE Landscaping for highly professional and efficient jobs you undertook on our replacement fencing and new pergola. The workmanship was top notch and the garden and patio were left clean and tidy – more so than when they started the work. We’re very impressed with the quality of the materials used and the skill with which the projects were completed and we would definitely recommend you to our friends.

Many thanks to your team team for all your hard work in rebuilding our crumbling wreck of a patio! Your work has been excellent and it was a pleasure having you all there throughout the build. The whole team were very professional and made a number of excellent recommendations which made a significant difference. The attention to detail and care taken in the garden was great appreciated and have now had many compliments on the work since.

I would be happy to recommend the work from TKE Landscaping to everyone

This was our second TKE project and as expected it went well.  Hayden and Will worked hard and were very easy to have around.  The neighbours commented the garden had gone in a lot more quickly and smoothly than theirs.  We are excited to get the garden planted out and watch it mature.  It will transform the front of the house both functionally and decoratively.  Now the back garden looks sad and neglected so another project awaits.

I have Nothing but praise for Quin and his team. Their work exceeded my expectations.  Clear pricing, good advice. Polite and trustworthy team who left the site clean and tidy every night and it felt very comfortable with them around. I have received lots of compliments already and would wholeheartedly recommend TKE Landscaping. 

We are so pleased with the work you have done for us – it truly improves our garden no end, it’s beautiful.

Thank you, so much for organising/building our new decking and gate. We are so pleased with it all, and look forward to enjoying the garden more as a result for years to come. The team were so friendly; we were impressed by their workmanship & professionalism. Thank you all for your hard work for us, and for your patience as we changed ideas/scope! We look forward to recommending TKE to friends looking for landscapers.

The staff were professional throughout and kept the garden tidy every night. 

I am delighted with my new garden and would recommend you to all my friends. The team were polite and kept site tidy.

Fantastic job on the decking, looks really good, just what I was after and great job cleaning up too. Thank you so much

Very impressed with TKE

We are delighted with the work TKE did on our patio and garden. The guys were great, very helpful and trustworthy. We look forward to enjoying our garden next year.

We are very pleased with how the new garden has turned out. We have received numerous compliments – both genuine and envious of the garden. We have recommended the services of TKE to a number of people. You did a fabulous job. Thank you

Kevin, Hayden, and Jake were pleasant and willing members of the team who produced a great garden feature

Well done TKE – site kept very tidy and we were kept informed throughout

We are so pleased with the end result – the lads were efficient and thorough and we cannot praise enough their attitude and personal manner. We would highly recommend TKE Landscaping Ltd.

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