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Inside The Landscape Service’s creative process for designing timeless, functional gardens.
The Landscape Service is an award-winning Landscape and Garden Design practice based in The New Forest, Hampshire. Founded in 2017, the practice consists of three landscape designers who design and deliver a variety of landscapes and gardens in Hampshire, Dorset, and surrounding counties.
Why use a professional garden designer?
A qualified and experienced designer will create a space around your lifestyle, needs, and requirements. They will interpret your brief to create a highly functional, aesthetically pleasing and more fulfilling environment to enjoy with your friends and family.
A designer will also save you time and money, making their design fee invaluable. They will have years of experience, knowledge, and industry connections, directing you to the best contractors, materials, and plants for your project.
What kinds of garden projects do you specialise in?
We work on private properties of varying scale and budget, from small urban spaces to large country estates, which include ultramodern and traditional architecture.
We also collaborate with architects, planning consultants, and property developers on a wide range of commercial projects that include affordable housing, luxury new builds, and public spaces.
What areas to you cover?
We are based on the Hampshire, Dorset border and cover the South. Most of our projects are located in Poole, Dorset.
Is autumn/winter a good time to start landscaping work?
Autumn and winter are good times to start the design process for a project. This allows plenty of time to thoughtfully design the space and obtain comparative quotes for the build. A designer can also advise on lead times for landscape contractors, materials, and planting availability.
What trends are you seeing in garden design right now?
Presenting designs in Virtual Reality (VR) has significantly increased over the last few years. This is a great way for the whole family to get involved in the design process and fully immerse yourself in your new garden before it is even built. VR allows you to understand the design, scale, and spatial arrangement of the new space.
Our design studio has a collaborative work environment where we discuss and present design proposals both on screen and with the use of VR.
Can you work to a set budget – and what can people realistically expect to achieve?
Yes, we can design to a set budget. There are industry standard costs per sqm we can apply to a design to broadly calculate the build cost. A designer will provide great value for money, not only creating your dream garden, but also advise on where your budget is best spent for maximum effect, this will also improve the value of your property.
Do you handle everything from design to build?
Yes, we provide a full design and build service managing every aspect of the process from initial design proposals to build coordination. Our small team of designers communicate closely with you from the outset to ensure the design brief, needs and requirements are creatively achieved and delivered affordably.
We would first complete the design process which include 2D artistic plans, 3D visuals, and walkthrough animations of the proposed space.
Then, we will produce detailed drawings and planting plans. These drawings are used to request formal quotations for the build and to accurately construct the garden. Following the appointment of a landscape contractor we can then oversee the build on your behalf.
We also provide a supply and installation service for all soft landscaping elements.
What’ the best way for someone to get in touch and start the process?
The best way to get in touch and begin your garden design journey is by visiting www.thelandscapeservice.com, where you can explore our work and submit an enquiry.
You can also reach us directly at info@thelandscapeservice.com or by calling 02381 980022 to speak with a member of the team.
For design inspiration and updates, be sure to follow us on social media @thelandscapeservice.
CONTACT
T. 02381 980022
E. info@thelandscapeservice.com