Premium Garden Design Service – Comprehensive Planning for Larger Somerset Gardens

Some garden projects require a deeper level of design work.

Large gardens, complex sites or ambitious outdoor spaces often involve many different elements working together — terraces, pathways, planting areas, structural features, level changes and carefully planned views.

Our Premium Garden Design Service is intended for these types of projects. It allows more time for detailed design work, additional visualisation and careful coordination of the many elements that may be involved in creating a larger garden.

For homeowners across Somerset — including Frome, Bruton, Wells, Castle Cary and surrounding villages — this service provides a structured design process for gardens that require a more comprehensive approach.

When a Premium Garden Design Is Most Suitable

This level of design is often appropriate when:

• The garden is large or unusually shaped
• The site has significant level changes
• Multiple terraces or outdoor rooms are planned
• Structural landscaping elements are required
• A higher level of detail and visualisation is desired
• The project represents a significant investment

Rather than designing individual features in isolation, this service allows the entire garden to be considered as a carefully composed landscape.

A More In-Depth Design Process

The Premium Design service follows the same structured process as our Core Garden Design service, but allows more time for exploration, refinement and visualisation.

The design process typically includes:

• Initial consultation and site visit
• Detailed site survey or coordination with a professional survey
• In-depth design development
• Landscape material selection and specification
• Planting strategy and garden structure
• Detailed design drawings and construction information

This process ensures all aspects of the garden work together as a coherent whole.

Site Survey and Professional Surveying

Accurate measurements are essential for producing reliable design drawings.

For many projects we can carry out a measured survey in-house, particularly for straightforward gardens.

However, for larger or more complex sites — particularly where there are significant level changes or multiple structures — it may be advisable to commission a professional topographical survey before design work begins.

This provides highly accurate information that allows the design to be developed with confidence.

Exploring Layout Possibilities

Larger gardens often benefit from a design approach that creates a sequence of connected outdoor spaces.

Examples may include:

• Primary terraces for dining and entertaining
• Secondary seating areas positioned for views or evening sun
• Garden pathways linking different zones
• Planting areas designed for structure and seasonal interest
• Lawn spaces or open areas within the layout
• Garden structures such as pergolas or pavilions

By carefully arranging these elements, the garden becomes a series of outdoor rooms rather than a single open space.

Landscape Materials and Construction Advice

Material selection plays a major role in defining the character of a garden.

As part of the design process we provide advice on suitable materials, which may include:

• Natural stone paving
• Porcelain paving
• Brick or clay pavers
• Stone or brick retaining walls
• Steps and level transitions
• Timber or composite decking
• Garden structures and pergolas

Recommendations consider both design aesthetics and practical construction considerations, helping ensure the finished garden performs well over time.

Planting and Garden Structure

Planting plays an important role in shaping the overall feel of a garden.

The design process may include guidance on:

• Structural planting such as trees or screening
• Planting beds and borders
• Seasonal interest throughout the year
• Low-maintenance planting strategies where appropriate

For some projects, detailed planting plans can also be developed.

Design Drawings and Visualisation

Because larger gardens often involve multiple elements, visualisation can be particularly helpful.

The design package may include:

• Scaled 2D garden layout plan
• Setting out plan for contractors
• Construction detail drawings where required
• Multiple 3D visualisations to illustrate key areas of the design

These drawings allow both homeowners and contractors to clearly understand the intended layout.

Design Refinement and Revisions

Once the design has been presented, you will have the opportunity to review the proposals and discuss refinements.

The process normally includes:

• Design feedback discussion
• One round of revisions
• Minor adjustments where appropriate

This collaborative approach helps ensure the final design reflects both your vision and the practical considerations of the site.

Working With Contractors

Once the design is complete, the drawings can be used to approach landscape contractors for quotations.

A clear design package helps ensure:

• Contractors are pricing the same layout
• Materials and construction methods are clearly understood
• Quotations can be compared more easily

If helpful, we can also provide guidance on approaching contractors and reviewing quotations to ensure they align with the design brief.

Budget Aware

How many times have we heard of garden designs that look amazing, but are way over budget! A client commissions a design, sets a budget of £25k, only to find when they approach landscapers for a quotation, the cost of the build is £40k! With our in-depth knowledge of garden & landscaping pricing, we always aim to ensure our designs are built to an achievable budget.

We estimate the cost of the build as we go through the design process, making adjustments as necessary as we proceed.

Whilst we can’t absolutely guarantee the quotations you receive will all be in budget because of factors beyond our control, we will try our best to budget cost it fairly as we design, to achieve a positive result.

Pricing

Premium garden design projects vary widely depending on size and complexity.

Our Premium Garden Design Service is typically priced from:

£1,500 – £2500 Typically, (maybe more – we will always advise after the initial consultation).

For larger projects, payment may be split into two phases during the design process.

Full terms and conditions are available on our website.

A Thoughtful Approach to Larger Garden Projects

Designing a larger or more complex garden requires careful planning and attention to detail.

For homeowners across Somerset — whether in Frome, Bruton, Wells, Castle Cary or surrounding rural properties — a structured design process allows ideas to be explored fully before construction begins.

This helps ensure the finished garden is not only visually appealing but also practical, cohesive and enjoyable to use for many years to come.

If you are planning a larger garden transformation and would like professional guidance, our Premium Garden Design Service provides a comprehensive design approach tailored to more ambitious projects.