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How does it work?Garden Design Services
Below you’ll find information to help you understand the different elements of garden design and the key things to be aware of before you start transforming your outside space. Find some initial ideas to talk through with a garden designer, including making the most of a small garden.
- What does garden design involve?
- Cost of garden design work
- Low maintenance garden ideas
- Ideas for small gardens
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Garden Design Services
What does garden design involve?
Garden design is about more than mowing a lawn and putting a couple of plants in the ground. A good design takes into account a few key elements:
- How you want to use the space.
- The amount of light the garden receives, and at what times of the day.
- The quality of your soil.
For example, you won’t want to put a shed in the best spot for catching a bit of sun, or have a patio that’s entirely in the shade.
A garden designer will help you make the most of the available space, no matter how big or small. They’ll also establish how keen a gardener you are to make sure the finished garden is either easy to maintain, or gives you something to get your teeth into – if you’re the green-fingered type.
Cost of garden design work
The cost of the work will depend on what you’re having done and the size of your garden, but prices tend to start at around £200. A good garden designer will discuss what you want to get out of your garden and ask you about your budget before coming up with ideas.
Low maintenance garden ideas
- You can stop a garden from looking untidy by dividing it into small sections. Plants, hedges, low walls and raised beds give a sense of order. Paths made from wood chips, slabs or bark help prevent weeds.
- Growing plants at different heights can give the illusion of there being more than there are, so you get the look of a fuller garden, with fewer plants to keep healthy. Shrubs, herbs and verbena are low maintenance plant options for adding colour.
- Rockeries and water features don’t need much looking after. Avoid shallow water features to save needing to top them up when they dry out. If you’d like a pond, avoid getting fish as the pH balance of the water settles naturally without them, giving you fewer algae problems so less cleaning time.
- To save cutting the lawn, artificial turf could be your best friend but if you want the real thing and don’t mind doing a little cutting every now and again, slow growing or drought resistant turf could be better options.
Ideas for small gardens
- To create more space, choose similar flooring to the inside of your home when picking the outside tiling.
- Divide a garden into different sections and add diagonal or winding paths. Extending the time it takes to get from one side of the garden to the other will make it feel bigger.
- Laying pavers at an angle to the property instead of parallel will draw the eye across the garden and extend the space.
- Attaching foliaged climbers to wires across areas of your garden will give it an extra dimension.
- Think about growing upwards rather than outwards with a trellis attached to your fence, or a vertical wall made up of climbers, grasses and ferns. A green wall can also help you lower your energy bills through providing more insulation and reducing the amount of heat that’s lost through the wall of your home. When it comes to choosing other plants, pick types that grow upwards like sweet peas and black-eyed susans so they take up less room.
Planning permission for garden design jobs
Planning permission only comes into play when you’re building or installing decking, fences, walls and gates. You’ll need to apply for planning permission if:
- The decking would be higher than 30cm above the ground.
- The decking or other raised platforms would cover more than half of the total area of the garden.
- A fence, gate or wall would be over 2 metres high, or over 1 metre high near a highway that’s used by vehicles (or a footpath next to the highway).
- The fence, gate or wall would form a boundary with a listed building or land.
If you live in a listed building or you have a front garden that you want to pave over, you should check with your Local Planning Authority as different rules may apply.
Insurance for garden design work
While it’s not a legal requirement, it’s a good idea for all garden designers to have public liability insurance so they’re covered for personal injuries or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask your garden designer
- How long have they been working as a garden designer for?
- Can they show you examples of work they’ve carried out?
- Can they give you a scaled design of what the finished garden will look like?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does this last? Are there separate guarantees for different plants?
- Does the quote for the work include waste disposal? If not, check with your local council how you would go about getting it taken away.
DX Construction ltd is a building company based in sheffield south yorkshire with Experienced and qualified builders With over 11 years experience in the trade we pride ourselves on perfection & 5 STAR quality. We have the skills, knowledge and creativity to solve your site specific problems. References available. Please get in touch for a great reliable and professional service We cover following areas: - Sheffield - Rotherham - Doncaster - Chesterfield - and other surrounding areas SERVICES WE PROVIDE 1 Extension 2 Loft conversions 3 Refurbishments & full house renovation 4 Roofing 5 Chimney removal 6 Landscaping and garden work 7 Carpentry & joinery 8 Kitchen & bathroom fitting 9 Electrical & plumbing Please get in touch for a great reliable and professional service
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Andrea and his team were excellent. He is very reliable, efficient and hard working. He made a very challenging job look easy and did some extra things for me that weren’t included in the quote, without charging extra. He got back to me quickly and the whole job took less than 2 weeks from me posting to completion. I would definitely recommend this company and I’m sure I will ask him to do other jobs for me.
Crystal Homes Improvements and Gardening Services, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in providing the best in interior and exterior design schemes for residential and investment properties. Over the last 15 years we have built our reputation on delivering high standards of excellence and unrivalled attention to customer care. Our team and design professionals can create the right design or work load to meet your needs and your budget.
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MC Roofing & Landscapes is a premier Bristol-based company dedicated to providing exceptional roofing and property maintenance services. With a focus on excellence and customer satisfaction, we serve Bristol and its surrounding areas, offering comprehensive solutions for all roofing needs. Our team specializes in a wide range of landscaping services, including but not limited to: Garden design and installation Lawn care and maintenance Tree and shrubbery planting Patio and pathway construction Fencing and decking installation Water feature design and installation Garden lighting solutions In addition to our landscaping expertise, we are committed to ensuring the longevity and beauty of your property through our comprehensive property maintenance services. From routine lawn mowing to seasonal cleanups, we handle all aspects of property upkeep with professionalism and care. At MC Roofing & Landscapes, we take pride in our attention to detail, craftsmanship, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you're looking to transform your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis or simply need reliable property maintenance services, you can trust us to deliver outstanding results tailored to your needs. Contact us today to discover how MC Roofing & Landscapes can bring your landscaping vision to life and keep your property looking its best year-round.
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Very helpful and prompt service. Good workers who cleaned up properly. Friendly and straightforward service.
We are general builders and groundwork contractors going the extra mile ,we have many satisfied customers more info can be supplied on request , check out my website all work has been completed by.uS. To a very high standard
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MWE Builders removed our old garage, re built a new larger block construction garage, and we are very pleased with all of the work completed. Throughout the build we were kept informed of every stage, Matt was on site every day, even through some horrible wet weather. I would highly recommend MWE Builders, for price, quality, and friendliness. Thank you Matt, we appreciate all of the work you have done. Many Thanks Will and Wendy Kingswood Bristol
Hi everyone , thanks checking my profile I’m Vas , have more than 10 years experience in construction I got level 3 diploma in carpentry, my main job is carpentry, but being in the industry so long I also can do handyman, fencing, ground work and foundation, decking, etc j
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Brilliant workmanship , did exactly how we needed the shelves to be made. Highly recommended
General Builder 19yrs in the trade Highly skilled - standard to high end jobs
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Excellent decorator and builder. Professional, reliable and courteous Completed a 5 bedroom home with small building and electrical works to a high standard.
Here at 5 star luxury drives, patio’s & landscaping we offer a number of services while getting the job done well with many years of experience and also offer a very friendly service through out the job if needing a quote then please contact us on our page or website and we we’ll get back to you a soon as possible thank you.
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Extremely hard working team, daily check ins to ensure a happy customer, nothing too much trouble, Harry is on the ball keeping his team in check. Good finish to final job, wouldn't hesitate to employ again, thanks guys A1. I don't give five star reviews but on this occasion it's well deserved.
oakleaf landscapes offers a wide range of services including .trees topped and felled. Hedge cutting. Fencing replaced or repaired all types of slab work. Patios paths etc gravel high pressure cleaning all work done to your satisfaction.
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Instead of hiring and dealing with multiple people, let us handle the hassle out on your behalf! One deal, one man! My name is Behrooz, and I have 14 years' experience in building and carpentery works. We specialize in renovation and refurbishment of commercial and residential properties at the best quality and price using the best professional tools. We take serious pride in all our work. We also have a joinery factory in London. We manufacture any made-to-measure woodworking such as shop display and counters , kitchen units, wardrobes, TV stands, dining tables etc - you name it, we do it.
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Bit of difficulty getting messages answered, but arrived early on the agreed date, which was fine. Completed the task quickly and effectively. The company's terms request payment once the quote is accepted. I pay once the job is completed (unless it's a large job, requiring a deposit, for example.) He asked for cash and I said I preferred bank transfer. He started showing me messages on his phone from people who had paid cash in advance. I said I am not them and I would transfer the money this afternoon.
where a family run business with over 20 years experience with a reputation built upon hard work and customer recommendatiosn and were so confident in what we do we offer a 10 year insurance backed guarantee
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Over 20 years experience. From patios to decking to driveways.
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John came over to have a look at the job and gave me a quote for the artificial grass patch. He was very accommodating and the finish was superb. I am very happy with it. Thank you John
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Very pleasant, understanding and efficient. Quote as would be expected for the job. I’m very happy with this company.
Established in 2008, P. Berry Property Maintenance & Building Contractors is a proud family-run business built on trust, quality, and reputation. Based in the North West, we provide a complete range of services covering every aspect of property care — from building and roofing to maintenance, landscaping, With over 15 years of hands-on experience, our team delivers reliable workmanship and professional results on every project, big or small. We believe in honest communication, fair pricing, and attention to detail that speaks for itself. Whether it’s a full renovation, home extension, roof repair, or garden transformation, we handle every stage with pride and precision. Our goal is simple — to provide a service you can depend on, time and time again. All your property needs under one roof — from every screw to every tree
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I couldn’t rate Patrick and his team highly enough. They transformed our tired, overgrown back garden into a modern low maintenance family space, we love it! The cost was very competitive, I believe we got great value for our money. Thoroughly recommend.
M&M Landscape Gardens
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We cover all aspects of building and demolition services to commercial and domestic clients across the UK. We have a wide range of experience within the industry with time served tradesmen completing working to the highest standards.
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So very pleased with the 35 metre feather board fence installed by Taylor Made Gardens. Will certainly use them again. Roger was easy to get along with and worked steadily with total attention to quality. The new fence looks great. Thanks.
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A very affable, reliable and respectable company! They come with my recommendation if you are looking for a firm who can undertake a variety of gardening related services, to a high standard and are reliable and trustworthy!
A family business since 1985 that provides bespoke fencing and decking services which specialises in artificial turfing. As well as made to measure wooden gates of all descriptions. A warm and friendly services that would be happy with any enquiries.
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Glynn, was brilliant, turned up exactly when he said he would, did the job that he said he would to a really good standard and charged me exactly what we agreed, might sound like that's how it should be but we know the reality. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending these guys
Specializing in domestic and commercial gardening, established in 2009. For a friendly, experienced, professional gardening service, call or e-mail today. Make the most of your garden.
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Dave did a great job on our lawn, and charged a very reasonable amount. He is clearly very experienced and competent, but he is also an exceedingly lovely person, very polite and very honest.
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Booked very last minute as I had an unexpected delivery. Good Energy and reasonable prices, what's not to like? Will recommend.
20% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOKINGS MADE IN JANUARY 2026 5* Reviews Across Various Platforms Operating all over Coventry and the surrounding areas.. Central Garden Landscapes is a well-established landscaping and garden maintenance company with over 15 years of experience. Our highly skilled team of professional landscapers and garden maintenance operatives take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship on every project, large or small. We are fully insured and hold a licensed waste tipping permit, giving our customers complete peace of mind. We always do our best to work within each customer’s budget and are rarely beaten on price, without compromising on quality. We cover all aspects of general gardening, including hedge trimming, lawn cutting, weed control, and overgrown garden clearances, as well as a full range of landscaping services. These include porcelain and natural stone patios, fencing, turfing, and much more. We offer free, no-obligation quotes and friendly, reliable service from start to finish.
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Jack carried out the work to an exceptional standard and went well beyond what was originally quoted. His workmanship, reliability, and attention to detail were outstanding, and the price was very reasonable for the quality delivered. It’s rare to find someone so committed to doing the job properly. I’ve already asked Jack to quote for further projects and will continue to use him for all our exterior house and garden work. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a trustworthy, skilled tradesperson.
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Super value and first to respond
We specialise in all aspects of hard landscaping such as patios, driveways, fencing, garden walls, sheds, lawns and garden clearance. We also complete aspects of general building such as extensions, porches, interior and exterior painting
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We were thrilled with the work Bradley did on our garden. Did exactly what we asked, and tidied up beautifully afterwards. Would definitely recommend! Many thanks
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I complete most building work, landscaping, tree work, fencing tiling, flooring etc, happy friendly tidy trustworthy company, any job considered at a good price. feel free to ring for a chat thanks chris
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Our mission is to provide our customer a level of service unequalled in cleaning and maintenance industry and to protect the health and safety to all our people.
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Very pleased with work done- communication brilliant throughout the job - good friendly tidy team - would be my first call for any future jobs. Thankyou
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Been trading for over 35 years now
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All the work was completed smoothly and to a great standard. Pleasant guy to deal with.
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Dan & team did a fantastic job throughout and we are so pleased with the end result. They've transformed our home. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a builder they can trust. Thanks again!
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very good services and good job
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We have over 20 years of experience in ground work and landscape gardening and building services and our aim is to put our 20 year experience into your home so you can have a good experience using our service
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We offer no obligation free Quotes a very high standard work from start to finish very friendly service or work will be carried out and completed to customers satisfaction
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James did a good day's work. He was joined by work mate Craig. They erected a pagoda. James started to sand my path and patios. He said he would come back on Monday to finish. He didn't. I called him again and on four different occasions he volunteered a day to come but didn't. I foolishly paid James in full. They left garden debris which took us several hours to clear up. I called James to politely say we would finish the sanding ourselves if we knew where he was up to. He has severed all contact.
We are a family run building company, we cover a wide range of works from joinery , building, landscaping and maintenance, We have over 20 years experience and pride ourselves on our professional ability to adapt to each of are customers needs Thank you ,,and hope to help you with your job whatever the size big or small
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Excellent work!
Hi my name is Alex i just start a gardening buisniss. I have 1 man with me we doing gardening mentenance we have a experience we can colect rubish!
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Alexandrou was great. He cleared some garden rubbish for me. He was a pleasant guy to deal with and he communicated well, turned up on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. I am happy to recommend him
Good, conscientious company. High quality work. Orders completed on time, professional service and honesty to their customers.
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Work to retile the bathroom was scheduled promptly and delivered very well, on-time and in line with the quote. Wouldn't hesitate to use again. Tidied up and left things looking smart.
Need outstanding handyman services. I'm an experienced full time worker all around London who can promise excellent solutions for your home and business. I complete all my tasks at maximum effort, as It is my passion to assemble things whilst keeping high attention to detail and satisfaction of my customers. Love meeting different people and making their day.
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Fantastic communication. Arrived on time with required tools. Respectful. efficient excellent tradesman. Would have no problem referring him to friends and family. Definitely be using again.
Nearly 12 years of experience
hello I have 15 year in the trade I am a multi skilled tradesmen who takes pride in what I do I love my job I work on a basis you not happy with my work you don't pay simple as that I am fully insured and vetted
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Did not turn up.
We are a family run business for over 25 years with recommendations to back it up we do fencing gravelling turfing patios paths and all kinds of tree work we are fully insured you can also find us on Facebook and see the work with done thank you
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Excellent service from Clint - super friendly and professional, very knowledgeable, really efficient with contact and communication. So happy with the work completed and will definitely be using Midlands for any further work in our garden. Definitely hire Clint with confidence!
Hiya, Sam speaking from level landscapers. We are a family run Business, been established for 4+ years. and customer care and satisfaction is at the heart of our every endeavour
Blackwell Landscapes has been trading for over 2 years with over 17 years experience in landscape gardening. The day to day jobs include Grass cutting, edging of beds and grass, hedge cutting, pruning, hand weeding, spraying chemical to stop further growth of weeds on hard and soft surfaces, planting, turfing, leaf clearance and lawn scarification. Scheduled visits are available throughout the year or one off garden tidy. We are fully insured to cover commercial and residential properties.
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We had them in to install insulation in our upstairs floor, replace the sub floor, replace some lights, install a loft hatch, and board out our loft. On top of this they discovered a problem in our roof that they fixed. We were incredibly impressed by all of the staff that attended on site. They were friendly, polite at all times, and worked really hard, to a high standard. I couldn't recommend James and his team more, and we've already started talking to them about a further project.
Landscaping in Wolverhampton, as well as in Nearby Dudley & the Surrounding West Midlands Region Welcome to Wolverhampton Landscapes and Paving, highly trained and experienced landscapers with over 25 years of experience working in the Wolverhampton and Dudley areas. Our team of landscapers cover everything from garden design to the groundwork and installation to create an outdoor space to perfectly compliment your property. Located in Bilston, we provide our landscaping services throughout Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands, covering a 25-mile radius.
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Endrit and his team were wonderful to work with - friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them, despite me changing aspects of the kitchen renovation and install during the process. They went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect and that I was happy with all aspects. My new kitchen looks amazing and I can't recommend Endrit and his team highly enough - I have already recommended E Saint George to friends and will be getting them back to install my bathroom.
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