Services

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First consultation

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The collaboration begins with an initial consultation and a site visit. This is primarily about understanding your specific needs and how you intend to use your balcony, patio and/or garden. This meeting will help me gain a better perspective of your situation. From here, a brief will be created and sent to you for review, outlining your goals for the space, my fee structure and the next steps in the design process.

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Concept design

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In order to create an accurate plan for your balcony, patio and/or garden, a survey (of the site) is required. This could be done by me or by you. Once the measurements have been properly taken, I will work with you to create collages and layout concepts that will later be developed into your preferred design.

 

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Master plan

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Once you have decided on a concept, it's time to turn the concept into a master plan. This contains details of all the elements, lighting and the outlined planting palette. I create the master plan in both 2D and 3D graphics. This will give you a feel for the space. I will also provide you with technical drawings of all the elements or other structures to be realized.

 

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Design with plants

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During this phase of work, I will work with you to refine the master plan so that you link colors, textures and style to a carefully selected plant theme. I will include the care plan, seasonal calendar (bloom calendar), detailed plant lists and color palettes for your newly designed situation. During the planning stage, I make sure that I comply with local and national regulations regarding invasive or protected species.

 

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Realization

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 After the master plan and planting plans are finalized, it's time to build the balcony, patio or garden of your dreams. I will gather all the materials and create a tender document that I will send to contractors to quote for the work. You can also hire a contractor of your choice. When the building work starts, we can check throughout the building process to make sure everything is going as planned. It's entirely up to you how involved you want me to be. I take the lead when it comes to ordering, delivering and professionally planting the plants.

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