Designing in the bleak midwinter?

Early morning frosts, trees silhouetted against grey skies, fallen leaves crunching underfoot and a cold, biting wind. At times like these we often like to shelter indoors, sitting around the fire, or eating warming, comforting food. We try to forget about the messy garden outside and instead dream of warmer days, when we can throw open the doors, inviting friends round to enjoy a barbecue or play games on the lawn.

But could these winter months be the perfect time to commission us to design the garden of your dreams?

Employing a garden designer is an exciting process. Your garden will be one to enjoy for many years to come, so why not start the process early and give yourself more time to make those crucial decisions?

Of course, the frosts of winter force many plants to drop their leaves or die back. This provides us with a perfect opportunity to get a clear view of the entire garden, seeing areas that may have been hidden whilst the plants were in leaf. Winter allows us to finally see the bare bones of the garden and begin to imagine what shapes and forms will work best in your design.

When the cold drives you back indoors, why not create a Pinterest board and start collecting images of materials and styles that take your fancy and spark your imagination? Why not follow me on Pinterest to get some inspiration and start the ball rolling?

Designing your garden, from surveying the garden to completing the master plans and planting plans will take a few weeks to complete, depending on the size of your garden and the complexity of the design. Our guide explains what you can expect from us. We will help you to select from our comprehensive samples of stone, porcelain tiles, timbers and lighting options, to get that perfect combination.

That way, when spring arrives we can help you to find a qualified landscaper to construct the garden so that it is ready to be enjoyed all summer long.

So why not drop us a line and see how we can help you to create your beautiful garden, even in the bleak mid-winter.