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the garden edit

£95.00 to £295.00

A relaxed, advisory session where we explore your garden together, more like two friends chatting over coffee than a formal consultation. You bring a notepad, I bring years of garden design experience, and we bounce ideas in real-time so you leave with practical, actionable insights you can start using straight away.

It’s flexible too: virtual sessions mean location isn’t a barrier, and if you prefer an
in-person visit, I’m happy to travel within a set radius for a small additional travel fee. Please find out more below.

Who This Is For:

  • Homeowners who want clear, practical guidance before committing to a full redesign

  • People who feel stuck and need a designer’s eye to unlock ideas and next steps

  • DIY-minded gardeners who want expert input while staying hands-on

  • Anyone who prefers a relaxed, conversational approach rather than a formal consultation

what’s included:

  • Your consultation can be held virtually or in person. Either way, you’ll show me around your garden while I offer tailored feedback, practical suggestions, and design ideas on the spot, responding to what I can see and how the space works for you.

    Ahead of our session, you’ll receive a short prep sheet with a few gentle prompts. These cover what you love and don’t love, how much time you realistically have for maintenance, how you want the garden to feel, who uses it most, and your budget and timeframe. It means we can dive straight into what matters.

    Our conversation is recorded and transcribed, so nothing is lost. Afterwards, you’ll receive a clear summary of everything we discussed, along with a simple priority action list, practical next steps to move your garden forward with confidence.

    Please note: If you would prefer to meet in person, an additional £85 applies to cover travel time and fuel within a 20 mile radius of Frome, Somerset. You can add this option at checkout.

  • For an additional fee, I can pull everything we discuss into a clear, professional report you can refer back to, including a mood board to capture the visual direction, a planting palette with suggested styles and key species, a practical materials list, and my recommended three phased next steps to help you begin with confidence.

    This session is ideal for homeowners who want expert input but prefer a DIY or phased approach, for anyone feeling stuck or unsure where to start, or for those wanting clarity before committing to a full design package.

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The Light Touch

From £1,995

Is your garden lacking bones? A strong overall vision that unites all the bits you love and makes the best of the bits you don't?

A fresh pair of designer’s eyes, guided by your roots, your stories, and how you want to feel in your garden can make all the difference in turning it into the space you’ve always dreamed of.

Who This Is For:

  • Inherited gardens that need reimagining

  • Blank canvas gardens needing structure

  • Those confident with planting but hardscaping is out of their comfort zone

  • Homeowners ready to invest in a cohesive vision

What’s Included:

  • Built on consultation insights, this is your visual and practical design package:

    • Hand-drawn concept design (my signature approach)

    • CAD drawings (technical precision meets artistry)

    • 3D renders (see your garden before it's built)

    • Visual mood boards (capturing the feeling and aesthetic)

    • Key planting ideas and layout planning

    • Budget awareness guidance (realistic phasing options)

    • Materials palette and suggestions

  • This package gives you everything you need to either:

    • Implement the design yourself (DIY approach)

    • Hire your own contractor with a clear brief

  • One of my core values: you can phase the design over several stages.

    You don't need it all at once. Gardens like life are meant to unfold over time. This approach:

    • Spreads costs without compromising the vision

    • Allows you to live with the space through seasons

    • Reduces overwhelm and creates sustainable momentum

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Who this is for:

  • Homeowners who want a full, seamless garden transformation without managing contractors, timelines, or decisions themselves

  • People who value story-led, intentional design and want their garden to feel deeply personal and well-crafted

  • A fully managed, hands-on service designed to take the pressure off so you can enjoy the process, not juggle it

  • Anyone who wants the confidence of expert project management, trusted builders, and access to the skilled artisans and craftspeople I work with

This is the full transformation, where we remove the burden and hand you a garden that reflects your story, without you losing sleep over contractors, timelines, or decisions.

A real project with real soul. Story-led design meets slow movement philosophy meets intentional execution.

What’s Included:

Everything from The light touch package, plus:

    • Single point of contact throughout (me)

    • Timeline coordination and contractor liaison

    • Regular site visits and progress updates

    • Problem-solving in real-time

    • Working with trusted Landscapers (Local design + build partnerships)

    • Specialist artisans for bespoke elements

    • Quality assurance and craftsmanship standards

    • Full lighting plan (ambiance, safety, feature lighting)

    • Comprehensive planting plan with quantities and specifications

    • Maintenance planning (realistic, sustainable schedules)

    • On-site liaison with landscapers

    • Material sourcing and plant procurement

    • Snagging list and finishing touches

    • Final handover and garden 'debut'

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how it works

from Start
  1. Enquire & Book Your Consultation

Reach out, share a little about your garden, and book your consultation date, in-person or virtual.

2. Secure Your
Design Slot

Once the brief is agreed, you secure your place in my schedule with a deposit, and I begin the concept work.

3. Presentation & Refinements

I present your design, we review it together, and make any adjustments needed so everything feels right.

4. Handover or Build Begins

You can take the plans forward yourself, or we move seamlessly into the build phase with trusted contractors.

to Finish
  • “Working with Diane transformed our garden into a sanctuary – calm, thoughtful, and uniquely ours.”

    Anna

  • “My garden has become a beautiful, serene retreat - something I never thought possible after all those failed attempts”

    Annette

  • “Diane brought clarity and beauty to our space, exactly what we needed.”

    Rebecca

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FAQ

  • Get in touch to book an initial consultation. From there, I assess your garden, goals, and recommend the right package.

  • Yes - The Garden Edit is available online or in-person from £95–£295.

  • It depends on size, complexity, and scope. After our first conversation or visit, I’ll provide a tailored quote.

  • Yes, I regularly design front gardens, smaller spaces, and full concepts remotely across the UK and beyond.

  • My diary often books months ahead, so early enquiry is recommended.

  • Often it’s a yes, but I strongly recommend booking a consultation first. It offers far more value and gives you clear, tailored direction from the outset.

  • Absolutely, phasing is central to my approach and helps spread costs while keeping the vision cohesive.

  • Yes, I collaborate with a small network of craftspeople and landscapers for quality, character, and continuity.

  • Payments are staggered across stages, deposit on booking, a stage payment at presentation, and a balance on final design.

    For larger projects I also offer a monthly payment scheme, up to six months.

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Let’s Begin

Every project starts with a conversation.
Share your vision, and let’s create something meaningful together.

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