The differences between a Garden Designer & a Garden Landscaper – which do I need?
You decide that your garden needs a makeover, or a complete overhaul, you want to invest in your outdoor space to fully enjoy it but also add value to your property and have been inspired by TV garden improvement shows. You need help understandably as you would with a new extension, or kitchen installation or even an interior re-design. You don’t really know where to start.
Garden Designer or Garden Landscaper?
So, do you call a Garden Designer or a Landscaper? There are two issues here. The first is relevant to the garden designer and the garden landscaper. This is that the garden design process will never be anywhere near as cheap or as quick as they proclaim on programmes such as ‘Garden Rescue’ or similar. They are wholly unrealistic. The second is that you will probably need to bring about your dream garden. And that starts with Garden Designer services. Why?
The benefits of Garden Designer Services
A Garden Designer should be someone who is professionally trained in the designing and planning of a garden project. A combination of a designer and a project manager. This will encompass the creation of a brief based upon your key wants and functions from which a design will be developed encompassing use of space proportionately, a balanced and unified layout within the garden boundaries through the use of shape, materials and planting. A garden that draws you out to enjoy it all through a visually clear route of flow. They will create garden design ideas and a masterplan using both 2D and 3D so you can visualise your new ‘Wow’ garden.
In addition, a Garden Designer will pull together all of the technical drawings, drainage plans, construction drawings, interpret light and shade, and re-contouring all within a budget so that a Landscaper can quote accurately for the work. They can independently manage a tender process across a number of landscapers to get you the best price. Even if a landscaper says they are qualified to design, you would lose the ability to shop around for what is the most expensive part – the build and installation. In terms of garden design costs, this can vary depending on the project at hand. They can also take the stress away by project managing the landscapers, acting as the conduit for communication to minimize the clients involvement.
The use of a Garden Landscaper
It is at this stage that the landscaper’s role becomes key. They will fulfil the role of builder, bringing the blueprint to life. They will provide the materials and skilled labour to construct the design accurately and with a great finish.
To get a ‘wow’ garden that will add value to your property and enjoyment for many years, you really need both – as both are experts in their fields. They are in no way the same thing or offer the same skills.
Garden Designer Experts at DP Garden Design
To find out more about how we can assist you with designing your dream garden, whether you’re in Alresford, Winchester, the counties of Hampshire, Surrey or Sussex, then please explore our garden design services or directly email us via info@dpgardendesign.co.uk.
If you have any questions on this or anything else garden design related then don’t hesitate in contacting us and also refer to our specialised garden design services for all garden design and solutions related information.
We are located in Alresford near Winchester and extend our professional garden design services throughout Hampshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and so on.