Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

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Gardens and Plants

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

19 November 2020

“Jan came and helped me with my fairly exposed coastal garden. She listened carefully and took great care in explaining everything. I would have no hesitation to work with Jan again and have recommended her to friends. She is such a friendly person and knows her stuff! Mrs J Lagesse, Portsmouth.”

Tierra Designs Ltd

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

12 November 2016

“Tierra Design carried out gardening work in our back garden. This was only a small project but try completed it professionally, quickly and cost-effectively. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.”

Christine Wilkie Garden Design

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

26 October 2016

“I really enjoyed working with Christine and her garden team, Urban Scaping. She understood my brief perfectly and executed it beautifully. She has a lovely easy going nature and thorough understanding of planting, hard materials and embellishments. I love the finished result.”

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

12 December 2014

“I loved Fiona's design in a friend's garden, so asked for her details. I have used Green Tree Garden Design since then (Jan 2013), both for specific design projects, and the ongoing maintenance of my garden. Fiona is warm, friendly and professional, and immediately put me at ease. She designed my front garden first. She listened carefully and spent a lot of time with me, walking round the garden and sitting at the kitchen garden with sketches and photographs of plants, to make sure she got things right. I liked the fact that she worked with my existing garden, rather than removing everything and starting again, as some other companies had suggested. She also planted the garden up in stages, and consulted me on adding more planting, so I felt the garden evolved over time, which was just what I wanted. Fiona has now prepared a beautiful design for my back garden - again working with what is already there - and work will start on that in February 2014. Fiona works closely with a team of three highly skilled, friendly gardeners, who really "know their stuff". She can also be seen working alongside them in the garden sometimes, as well as doing the design work. I couldn't recommend Green Tree Garden Design more highly.”

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

24 March 2015

“Karl designs gardens into places of beauty. He has an absolute eye for precision and detail, it’s his passion. His project management and team of professionals know the standards required at the highest level. I would recommend this chap in a heartbeat.”

Alexander John Garden Design & Maintenance

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

31 October 2017

“Totally professional, courteous team covering all the skills / bases. It has been a pleasure working with Nick and the team over nearly three years maintaining my garden.”

The Outdoor Kitchen Collective

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

20 August 2016

“New Form Landscapes Ltd designed a modern family garden for us in St Albans. We worked together to come up with a plan based on their knowledge, experience and ideas. The result was beautiful! It was as we expected! They were responsive, reliable, flexible, tidy and easy to work with. We would highly recommend using their services. Mr and Mrs N Hauduc”

vicki hilton garden design

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

13 November 2015

“Vicki is an excellent garden designer. She really listened to the brief I gave her and delivered an exceptionally beautiful garden which is easy to maintain but has all the elements which we requested. It has year round colour and interest - which was not easy to achieve considering that we have really poor soil. She never minded if I vetoed a plant suggestion that she had made and always came up with several more possibilities. We get so much pleasure from our garden now and Vicki continues to provide advice and help. I can't rate her highly enough!”

jackie gough garden design Ltd

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

1 December 2015

“The site was not very promising, with steep slopes and a lot of shade from a large yew tree, yet Jacqui created a beautiful garden,with imaginative walls and other features. She also listened to our request for as much colour as possible throughout the year. The result has been much admired and is getting better each year as the plants develop. Her plan was also very practical and ensured that the plants did not slide down the steep slopes despite some very wet winters. As a result, they are now firmly established.”

Bee's Gardens

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

19 November 2018

“I asked Briony from Bee's Gardens to help me create a town garden from scratch. I had a good idea of the kind of design I wanted but needed someone to create a working technical landscape plan for the builders. With her designers eye Briony took my ideas and sympathetically altered them to come up with a brief which suited and enhanced the space much more than the original sketch. I found it very difficult to envisage a garden in a space where nothing existed and the 3D plans were a huge help in making everything come alive. I didn't need a planting plan but Briony's beautiful mood boards were an inspiration which fed into the final plant and tree choices. We have been delighted with the garden as it has settled in this summer and the design has been much admired. I never thought the project would turn out so well.”

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Whatever your Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire garden looks like, and whatever its size, you can probably benefit from the services of a Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire garden designer or landscape architect. If you want to completely overhaul the look of your garden or perhaps just make some smaller changes but don’t know where to start, hiring a garden design professional in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire is the first step. Not only can a landscape architect design a garden that a Chelsea award winner might be proud of, they can also completely change the value of your Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire home by looking at your landscape architecture as a whole. The work of a landscape architect serves much more than your garden; it makes the most of your outdoor space in a way that showcases your entire home. Landscape architects and garden designers do differ in the types of services they offer so it’s best to have some idea as to what you want to achieve before hiring a professional.

Do I need a garden designer or landscape architect?

Although there are similarities between both professions, there are some key differences which you will need to consider when choosing the right landscape architect or garden designer or firm for your job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Depending on the scope of your project, you may need to hire a fully qualified Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire landscape architect and not a garden designer. Typically, a landscape architect would be needed for larger jobs that may involve structural changes or reconstructing the garden.

What is a landscape architect?

Much like architecture, surveying or accountancy, landscape architecture is a chartered profession. In order to become a fully fledged landscape architect, you will need to have a degree and need to study ‘on the job’ to qualify. Additionally you will need to be a member of a qualifying and regulation authority of the profession such as the Landscape Institute.

A landscape architect will handle all design, supply, construction and administrative elements of your garden or landscaping project. They will take into account your needs, the climate and unique advantages and constraints of the landscape architecture. Typically, work will be based on ecological and environmental considerations, and a garden will be planned not only to look its best but also to facilitate future maintenance and growth so that it continues to flourish. A landscape architect can also design any outdoor buildings that are to be featured in your garden. Everything from design blueprints through to the plants themselves should be provided by your landscape architect. If there is other architectural development taking place on your site, bring the landscape architect in as early as possible.

The expertise a landscape architect can apply to understanding your space and the natural environment could be vital to planning your project. Let your Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire landscape architect work closely with your architect, surveyor and any other contractors in order to develop landscape architecture that works with any other construction. This is important from a design perspective as well as on a practical level – changes to the grading of a landscape and modifications such as drainage can have serious implications on the viability of your land for extensive building and structural works. In order to resolve any planning permission issues, submit all applications for building and landscape architecture together, well ahead of the project.

What is a garden designer?

Garden designers will provide a complete service, including planting plans, hard landscape elements (paths, walls, paving, decking) and special features such as water features, lighting and garden furniture. A Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire garden designer can do design-only work for their clients and work with a garden contractor to finish the job or complete the whole thing themselves.

A garden designer has a different career path to a landscape architect so it is not essential to have a degree. Many garden designers will complete several courses to learn about their profession and to hone their skills - some will also eventually go on to become landscape architects.

The scope of garden designers, or landscape gardeners, is often more limited to green space projects which will optimise your existing outdoor space rather than altering the landscape architecture as a whole. Whereas landscape architects specialise in the structural aspect of garden planning and building, garden designers will carry out projects that are of aesthetic and horticultural value. Landscape gardeners will make your garden the best version of itself with features such as walkways, patios, water features, fences and lighting, as well as choosing the right plants, trees and flowers. The practical role of a garden designer may vary by firm – some offer just the plans, requiring a separate contractor, while others fulfil the project in its entirety, from conceptualisation of the landscape gardening to construction. Don’t be put off by the former if you happen to find a good garden designer that you like – he or she will have local industry connections to introduce you to quality, reliable gardening professionals with whom they have existing relationships. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of landscape architects & garden designers: Landscape Contractors, Garden & Landscape Supplies, Tree Services, Lawn & Sprinklers, Decks, Patios, Sheds & Summerhouses.

How do I choose good landscape architects or garden designers in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire?

When choosing your Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire garden designer or landscape architect, be sure to research their qualifications and look at examples of their previous work. Any good garden professional will have a portfolio of previous projects which can be used to assess their skill level and whether or not their style is in line with ideas you may have. Once you have shortlisted or chosen your architect or designer, an on-site meeting is essential so they can see exactly what they’ll be working with. Stay briefed on all plans and developments, both before and during the project as a plan you approved previously may change during the course of the project. Be very clear on your budget – just like plans, costs may alter while work is underway so ensure your professional keeps you informed and does not incur additional expense without approval. If you are open-minded and budget-conscious, consider approaching new graduates keen for experience, who may negotiate a lower rate than more experienced professionals.

Questions to ask prospective landscape architects or garden designers in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire:

What do your services include?
Can you provide me with references?
How long have you been a landscape architect or garden designer?
What is your certification?
Do you have liability insurance?
How much do you charge, and what does that include?
What regions and climates are you skilled in?
Can you accommodate my special requests?
What types of renderings will you produce?
What is your experience with similar landscape architecture or garden projects?
When can you complete this project?
Who will be working on the project design?
What happens when costs exceed budget, whether due to materials or labor pricing changes?
What about changes made by the client or by the professionals — what kinds of situations would cause those costs to be incurred?
Can you provide me with a written estimate?
What will I need to provide?

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