About Liz Liz Dean trained at Kingston Maurwood College, Dorchester attaining a Distinction on the BTEC Advanced Certificate in Garden Design (level 3).
Winning the ‘once in a lifetime competition’ on Radio Solent to be in the Sparsholt College Team entered at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2006. Radio broadcasts with the breakfast show on Radio Solent have followed the involvement in building, planting and attending the exhibit in the show week, with a live morning broadcast from Hampton Court on the breakfast show on Tuesday 4th July 2006.
Why Should You Contact Liz? • “To design and enthuse individuality for any outside living space” • A well designed garden adds value to your investment in your property. • Detailed drawings to scale evolve on paper and help eliminate potential problems before any form of commitment on the construction. • Detailed drawings help to plan the work in stages as your budget allows, and helps to obtain competitive quotes from landscapers.
Development of Angel Cottage
Development of Angel Cottage
How Much Will It Cost? Once you have an idea of your overall budget, this essential guide is used so I can know what can be achieved to plan and design your garden around this budget. The cost for a garden design commission will vary according to the location, size and complexity of the garden. Design fees do not include fees for the hard or soft landscaping.
The Process 1. Client Consultation - This initial visit is to visit your garden and discuss in depth with you your requirements, to get a feel of how you will be using the garden and style of garden you are hoping for.
2. Site Analysis and Survey - Once you have confirmed you want to proceed with a garden design, I complete a detailed survey, and site analysis recording garden aspect, taking soil samples etc.
3. Detailed Design - I will present the proposed plans in person so you have the opportunity to discuss and have complete understanding of them. Liaison with contractors and monitoring of construction is offered