Marnie's Garden Design

The design process usually takes 3 or 4 weeks for the average-sized building block (up to 600sqm).

1. Initial consultation: This will usually take up to an hour. Ideally, we will visit the site to be designed and talk to you about how you wish to use the space, your general likes and dislikes about colour schemes, themes, feel for the space and who is going to use the space. 

Any existing plans are always beneficial when a space is being designed. This will help us identify any sight lines from windows, easements, services, orientation...

The space would be measured, noting any existing features that will impact the design.

Photos would be taken to help remember everything in its place.

A quote for the cost will be given, payment is required after the design process is complete (see below for further detail on pricing).

2. Moodboard: Within a day or two of the initial consultation, a moodboard would be sent to you usually via email with the general direction that the designer is going. There may be details such as colour schemes, focal point suggestions, theme, yet the overall mood or feel of the space is communicated. Images from pinterest are primarily adapted for this part of the process.

Once the moodboard is received via email, take time to analyse its contents and provide feedback (likes, dislikes, further options - written or images) to the designer. 

3. Concept Map: A first sketch of the layout drawn to scale, noting where all of the elements will be and their size/s.

This drawing will not include details such as planting, irrigation, lighting, paving choice. It will include garden beds, turf, pathway, driveway, fences, boundaries... and will provide the opportunity to change the layout of the space before the details are added.

4. Planting list: Many clients like to proof read the planting list before it is used in the final plan. It will give the opportunity to edit the list, again much easier before the final plan is completed. You may skip this step if you wish.

5. Working plan/Final plan/Landscape design plan: A working plan/final plan is for an existing dwelling, and will not necessarily need to be approved by a design team, certifier or council. A Landscape design plan is for a proposed dwelling or new build and will need additional details for a design team, certifier or council to approve.

The working plan provides all of the information about the area being designed so that it can be built to the designer's specifications. It includes all choices such as planting, lighting, paving, paint colour, choice of materials for the entire space all drawn to scale. The working plan will be provided to you in both digital and hard copy, and accompanied by a full report outlining details of the site, construction of the garden areas, suggestions of where to source planting and materials and how to look after your garden into the future.

6. Elevations/sections/3D view: these are optional and will come at an additional cost. You may choose to add this option to help you to visualise the space or have a greater understanding of how it is to be built.

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