How We Work - The Garden Design Process.
About Bruce
With over 20 years of professional experience, Bruce (BA Hons, Dip Ed GDS) is a highly qualified garden designer known for his elegant, and distinctive design aesthetic. His work blends a deep understanding of form, structure, and planting with a refined appreciation for art, architecture, and contemporary design.
Inspired by culture, landscape, and his travels, Bruce is constantly observing, sketching, and gathering ideas that shape his creative approach.
Bruce’s passion for thoughtful, beautiful design is evident in all of his work—creating outdoor spaces that are inspiring, functional, and uniquely tailored to each client.
"It is clear that Bruce is passionate about creating inspirational landscapes .."
Each and every project is a unique collaboration with the individual client. By combining an awareness of the latest design trends, innovative materials and expert plant knowledge, Bruce is Inspired by both modernism and traditional garden history in order to offer a bespoke design service specific to the requirements of each project.
" It also soon became clear that Bruce's fees were easily
offset by savings. Savings that were brought about by the level of control that meticulous planning and a full set of plans brought to the project "
Project Management
Beyond the design completion, Bruce and the team are available, if needs require, to project manage the installation.
For a fee calculated as a small percentage of the total contract cost, we can also help beyond the design stage, throughout the tendering process, ensuring that you receive a fair price from the right contractor who is up to the job. We will then keep a close eye on things via regular on-site meetings with the landscaper to ensure that any emerging problems and necessary amendments are dealt with so that the design is implemented according to every carefully detail on the design drawings. On time, within budget and with minimal stress. A good design not only aims to look good , it is also to ensure that your budget is looked after and the level of control is to ensure you are not open to being taken advantage of by contractors.
Creating Your Landscape - The Design Process.
We pride ourselves in offering a clearly communicated design process which fully involves the client. We are with you every step of the way - finding your inspirations from the initial spark of ideas and clearly communicating with you as the design evolves through to the final presentation.
After completing a full site survey and developing a detailed brief, we move through each stage of the design journey together. Through a series of collaborative meetings, Bruce guides you step-by-step as we explore ideas, solve challenges, and shape the vision for your garden.
Every project is tailored to your requirements, tastes, and lifestyle. Using sketches, concept imagery, and mood boards, Bruce ensures the design is clearly communicated and that you feel fully involved throughout. The goal is always to create the perfect garden for you—delivered with minimal stress and within your intended budget.
The Drawings and Specification package :
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Final design translated into a full technical specification package.
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Includes presentation, architectural, and construction drawings.
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Provides clarity for contractors and ensures accurate implementation.
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Supports a transparent tender process and better budget control.
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Ensures the finished garden reflects the design vision precisely.
People
Designer / Owner.
Planting co-ordinator, material / product sourcing, Office administration.
Client liaison, Design Assistant, Project manager.