Thank you for your interest in exploring the possibility of working with Fuchsia Green .
Over the next few pages we will demystify the garden design process so you can understand how to work with us and have the confidence to trust Fuchsia Green with the investment in your property.
Fuchsia Green believe in creating outdoor spaces that bring the best out of your home and lifestyle. Our garden schemes are designed for people and nature to live side by side.
We specialise in low maintenance contemporary gardens that don’t compromise on style. In a changing climate we look for sustainable solutions that enable you to spend as much enjoyable time outside as possible.
From the start to finish Fuchsia Green follow your project and introduce you to trusted contractors, specialist trades and suppliers to realise your new garden. Over the years we have built up very good working relationships with industry professionals to deliver garden projects as smoothly as possible.
We have recently become APLAssociation of Professional Landscapers accredited.
“We have worked with Lisa and the team on many projects. Her designs are fantastic and very translatable for us as landscapers. Her commitment to her clients and their needs is remarkable. Would thoroughly recommend“
Ben Powney - Hythe Garden Landscapes
Process.
1.Client makes contact and fills out questionnaire.
2. garden design consultation at clients home to exchange ideas.
3. Brief and estimate for garden design fees On commission
4. Site Survey depending on size and site by Fuchsia Green or professional surveyor.
5. First design presentation 3D visuals,2D scaled plans and moodboards.
6. After feedback, possible design revisions.
7. Master plan and specification drawing. Inc basic layout, materials, work schedule.
8. Source and brief suitable landscape contractor.
9. Estimate for realisation of garden design. Possible revisions to suit budget.
10. Accept Master Plan and contractor quote, book start date for construction.
11. Fuchsia Green design planting scheme and submit estimate to supply, place and oversee installation.
12. Fuchsia Green design lighting scheme if required.
13. Power and lighting estimate from Electrical contractor.
During Construction
Fuchsia Green keep in touch with your landscape contractor, site operatives and project managers. We are on hand to answer any queries that come up during the realisation of your garden. Occasionally there are problems to solve on site. so we work alongside your contractor for solutions ion order for the project to proceed on time and budget.
Planting
Once the hardscape is completed
Fuchsia Green source and supply plants to your property. We place plants and work with contractor to install the scheme overseeing this important stage of the project.
After Care
Fuchsia Green produce a personalised After care handbook for guidance. We can also recommend garden maintenence companies to assist you.
Plans.
Fuchsia Green do everything we can to communicate our ideas clearly, so you understand how you garden will look and feel. Three dimensional visuals are standard, accompanied by 2 dimensional scaled drawings, moodboards and in person meetings to present proposals on screen with printed documents for you to keep.
A typical design process will include sketch proposals, perspective views, revisions, Masterplan, material specification, as well as lighting and planting plans.
The design process usually takes around 6-8 weeks from survey to receiving a contractor estimate. Often there is a waiting time between your first contact and when we can start the project. Also a lead time before the contractor can start to build your garden. So its advisable to start the process in plenty of time if you have a completion date in mind.
Budget.
Your available budget is an important part of the brief and design process to ensure you have realistic expectations for your investment . Before we start a project its important to have clear communication regarding your budget and we will advise to our best ability from the outset.
Budgets to realise our designs start at £20,000+ for small gardens and courtyards, £40,000+ for the average size plot and rising for large gardens, long wish lists and difficult site access or conditions.
Contractor estimates are fixed for 6 months. Although its a good idea to have a contingency available for extra services, inflation of material costs or unexpected problems that could not have been predicted before demolition or clearance had started.
