Garden Design

Garden design is a creative and intricate process that transforms outdoor spaces into captivating and harmonious havens.

Beginning with inspiration and concept development, the journey is guided by the vision of the garden's owner or designer. Inspiration can be drawn from various sources, such as nature's beauty, art, cultural influences, or personal experiences. The concept takes shape as ideas converge, defining the garden's theme, style, and intended purpose.

Once the concept is established, the planning phase commences. Assessing the site's characteristics, including soil type, topography, climate, and existing flora, is crucial in crafting a design that seamlessly integrates with the environment. This step also involves setting practical objectives, such as creating spaces for relaxation, entertainment, or gardening.

During the design phase, sketches, mood boards, and 3D renderings materialise the envisioned garden layout. Elements like pathways, seating areas, water features, and plant selections are meticulously chosen to evoke the desired ambiance and aesthetic.

A well-designed garden offers more than just a pleasant outdoor space; it becomes an extension of the owner's personality and lifestyle.

The careful journey from inspiration and concept through to construction and development allows the creation of a unique and soulful garden that can be cherished for generations to come.

Our Process

RDC Landscapes offer a versatile service – we design, build and maintain gardens. We therefore tailor our service to meet your needs.

For reference, the process we follow from the first point of customer contact through to the completion of a garden build is detailed on this page.

On receipt of the initial customer contact, usually by telephone or email, RDC will take basic details of requirements and book for Ricky to visit the customer’s home.

During the first visit, Ricky will view the garden and discuss requirements in more detail. (depending on size and requirements, it may be possible to survey the garden during the first visit)

If required, we will book a return visit for Ricky and the team to survey the garden (a survey is required to enable us to design gardens to scale and to quantify for materials) (survey fees will be confirmed at time of booking).

If a design is required, RDC will confirm fees in advance and provide a design within the following timescales:
• Small Garden – 14 days
• Large Garden – 14-21 days

Once the design idea is agreed, RDC will provide a quotation within the following timescales:
• Small Garden - 7-14 days
• Large Garden - 14-21 days

Once the quotation is agreed, RDC will confirm a mutually agreeable date to start the build.

Payment is usually made in stage payments with an initial payment due once the start date is agreed, followed by staggered payments throughout the build and a final payment on completion of the works.

Ricky is on site throughout the build and therefore can provide daily updates on progress or we can arrange regular meetings to provide updates.

If the design specification is changed during the build, it may result in a change in the total cost. Any changes suggested by the customer or RDC will therefore be discussed, agreed and confirmed in writing.

Maintenance advice will be provided at the end of each project. We are happy to provide ongoing advice on any garden built by RDC.

RDC can be employed to provide seasonal maintenance to keep gardens looking at their best.