After the initial consultancy the process of designing a garden will probably involve many drawings of one kind and another: not only the basic Sketch Plan, (the design) but also Planting Plans, Construction Drawings, and setting out drawings, which all facilitate the execution of the initial design. I also like to create a Picture Board, which consists of photographs of plants and sketches of the defining features. This gives a depiction of the feel of the design and is especially useful for those not used to interpreting plans. Here is a brief outline of individual services and what they do . Consultancy This service offers an initial meeting with the client to discuss their needs and requirements. It is followed by an Appraisal of the garden, taking into account size and shape, soil type, prevailing wind direction, sun and shade, Boundaries and beyond, to name a few. A consultancy does not involve any drawings but the results of the discussion. And appraisals are mulled over and suggestions and ideas for both hard landscape (paving etc) and soft landscape (planting) are given. Sketch Plan
My easy-access reference book "The Complete Planting Book" which will help enthusiastic gardeners produce professional looking planting schemes by taking them, in step-by-step detail, through all aspects of planting design eg., planting plans, design principles, colour, shape and form etc. It will also aid professional designers by significantly speeding up plant choice through the use of charts and grids which give a wealth of information, at a glance, on specific plants.