Design process

Step 1: Initial consultation and brief

Every biodiverse garden design project begins with an initial consultation and site visit. These conversations allow us to get to know each other, discuss your garden's ecological, functional, and aesthetic vision, and collaborate to create a meaningful client brief.

Step 2: Site/ecological survey and analysis

This is a vital stage in the garden design process. It includes a site visit by Daniel Lee to conduct a detailed analysis of your garden. For larger spaces, a full topographic survey of the site will be commissioned.

Step 3: Outline garden design plans

Guided by your brief and site analysis, we develop a range of design ideas for your garden. These include outline spatial design proposals, presented as a garden plan, a 3D CAD model, and photoshopped visuals to help you envision your new garden.

Step 4: Landscape masterplan

Once a garden concept is selected, we create a final landscape masterplan, detailing the agreed layout and design of your new garden.

Step 5: Detailed design and specification

We then focus on the design details, including hard landscaping elements like construction drawings and specifications, as well as soft landscaping aspects such as planting plans and wildflower seed mixes. This stage is not done in isolation; we collaborate with ecologists, architects, engineers, and planning consultants to ensure seamless integration of the project.

Step 6: Sourcing a landscape contractor

We have a preferred landscaper we typically work with; however, if you'd like us to coordinate the tendering and quotation process on your behalf, we can facilitate this. This may involve a restricted tender process, where three recommended contractors are invited to provide quotes for the garden installation.

Step 7: Garden build and planting

With a professional landscape contractor on-site, we can oversee the garden installation on your behalf, working closely with the contractor to ensure your garden is built and planted to the highest quality standards.

Step 8: Post-completion and after-care

The design and installation are just the beginning of the process. Ongoing maintenance and management are vital to the garden's long-term success. Teasels strives to maintain an ongoing relationship with you and your garden, working alongside your chosen gardener or gardening team to ensure its continued care and growth.