FAQs

Yes, you can engage The Cheshire Garden Design Studio to produce a Design Masterplan only. This includes a suggestion of materials and plants but not specifics.

Yes, you can choose your own landscape contractors. If you opt for the Masterplan only, you will rely on your landscape contractors’ interpretation. Alternatively, you can engage The Cheshire Garden Design Studio to produce a detailed technical specification. This includes details of every material within the design, and plant cultivars and quantities.

You can opt to carry out the planting yourselves or engage The Cheshire Garden Design Studio to undertake positioning and planting.

Any size garden can be redesigned, from the smallest balcony to many acres.

There will be a certain amount of disruption during the build. However, professional landscape contractors will manage the site effectively to minimise disruption.

It depends. The average time taken is approximately one year but there are factors that could increase this timescale e.g., planning submissions, availability of contractors.

There are certain items that can be omitted from The Cheshire Garden Design Studio’s services. For example, you can choose not to have a year’s access to your plant list and planting plan via Shoot Gardening website.

Yes, that is possible. Previous clients are happy to show you around their gardens.

As soon as you have paid the advance payment, The Cheshire Garden Design Studio will arrange for the garden survey to be carried out. This is the first step towards your garden transformation.

With The Cheshire Garden Design Studio, you will receive a Personalised and Attentive Approach: we prioritise listening to our clients. Understanding your vision, preferences, and requirements is our top priority. We encourage you to explore new elements and ideas that you might not have considered before, resulting in a design that truly represents you.

Entertaining and Engaging Experience: With a sense of humour and quick wit, we create a delightful and entertaining design journey. The process becomes not only productive but also enjoyable and memorable, making the journey as rewarding as the end result.

Artistic Fusion with Music: Our unique touch involves weaving in musical references into the garden designs. We understand that music can evoke emotions, and we use this insight to infuse your garden with light and shade, colour, rhythm, vibe, and mood. This artistic approach ensures that your garden becomes a harmonious and captivating space.

Reflection of Your Personality and Story: We believe that gardens should reflect the individuals who inhabit them. Our designs go beyond aesthetics and aim to capture your personality and tell your story through the outdoor space. This personalised touch creates a garden that is not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful to you.

Yes, this is possible. The Cheshire Garden Design Studio will identify which materials can be re-used and incorporate them into the design. In fact, re-using, re-purposing and recycling as many existing materials as possible is part of our ethos and focus on sustainability.

The Cheshire Garden Design Studio’s usual range is 100 miles from the studio in Chester. Gardens further afield will be considered on a project by project basis.

Landscape contractors require a license to remove rubbish from the site.

The Cheshire Garden Design Studio works closely with professional gardeners and horticulturists to provide a comprehensive maintenance service after the garden has been completed.

You can opt to have a year’s access to your plant list and planting plan via the Shoot Gardening website were monthly maintenance tips are provided.