Every garden provides a chance to creates something unique, using the opportunities presented by the site to design a garden that will be an asset to those who own, spend time in and enjoy.
About
Harriet Barker is an experienced garden designer. She has studied at Merrist Wood College and the London Inchbauld School of Garden Design. She has worked in collaboration with hard landscapers and with other garden designers, worked on gardens at Chelsea Flower Show and designed gardens for both private and commercial clients, typically serving clients in London and the Southeast.
Garden Design Services
Process
Initially an on-site meeting to discuss your intended use, needs and desired look from the garden. A written brief summerises the meeting and forms the basis for further discussion.
Survey
If necessary a full topographical survey is recommended and is carried out by professional surveyors. This is used in conjunction with our own site analysis and information gathering.
Master Plan
Following from the initial meeting, discussion, survey and site analysis a concept design will be produced for review. This is presented in a variety of formats and usually includes scaled and rendered plans, sketches where appropriate.
Tender
An approved design serves as the basis for tender. We prepare a series of detailed documents, construction drawings, plans and images so potential contractors can submit a budget for assessment.
Construction
Once construction commences, we oversee project implementation. We attend and arrange regular meetings with all landscape related elements ensuring that the design is built to the highest standard. Construction may be phased if necessary.
Planting
Planting can also be a phased operation. Ideally planting is undertaken in the autumn, winter and spring months. When planting is complete, we return regularly to the site to ensure all plants have taken correctly.
Where appropriate we encourage wildlife habitat, organic principles, garden design and sustainable product sourcing because the environment is important to us.
- Hard and soft landscape design.
- Planting guidance and planting schemes.
- Lakes, ponds and water feature design.
- Lighting design.
- Advice on furniture, sculptures etc.
Get inspired……….
Weald Woodland Garden
A beautiful connection between lawn, entertaining deck and protected woodland.
Secluded Garden in the North Downs Hills
Low maintenance Mediterranean style garden designed by Harriet Barker
Country House in Kent
Country garden in Kent designed by Harriet Barker
Contact
If you would like to discuss a garden design project please send me an email or call me on 07775902842.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Harriet