Our initial consultation is usually free and takes about an hour, during which time we look at your garden and discuss your brief and budget. If required, we can supply you with a checklist of needs and wants, some clients find this a useful tool to help focus on what they really want from their outdoor space. After this meeting we will write to you confirming the brief and the cost of undertaking the project. Once instructed to move ahead to the design stage we will need to do a site survey and analysis. Approximately 3 — 4 weeks after the survey, we will present initial colour concept sketches, which are drawn to scale. These will illustrate a range of creative solutions to your brief and begin to bring your project to life. Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the site survey, depending on the complexity and size of your garden, we will present initial concepts. All our designs are hand drawn and tailored to your needs. These will illustrate a range of creative solutions to your brief. Mood boards for materials and planting suggestions help in visualising the design.