Lorna de Thame Garden Design, Colchester-Essex

The attention your garden needs is not always given and flower beds often become overgrown and lawns misshapen. In fact little thought is given to design at all. If you have moved to a new house or your existing garden has become tired and is in need of a change you could have a major task ahead. In designing your garden I can provide a welcoming place for your enjoyment and relaxation. Your garden can be designed to reduce maintenance, provide that special place to relax or an area for your children's entertainment. It will also increase the value of your property.

Whether your garden is a small court-yard or a few acres by the creation of scaled plans and drawings I can help you to visualise your dreams.

I can offer....

• A full design service with scaled hand drawn plans in ink.
• A consultation service.
• A planting service.
• A full construction service if needed.

My first meeting with you will identify your needs, for example: You may have ideas of your own on how you want to use your garden. I can help you build on this and offer new ideas so as to give you a clearer idea of what I can produce for you and talk you through the processes involved. You may wish to view my portfolio of past designs. At this initial meeting I will undertake a full site survey should a design drawing be required.

Some ideas to think on are;

• You may wish to incorporate a new feature in your garden e.g., a pond, water feature, patio.
• A problem area that needs resolving.
• To improve your gardens looks in readiness for selling your property.
• An easy maintenance garden.

My second meeting with you gives you the opportunity to view drafts I have prepared and to make any final changes. On my third visit I will then produce the final design plan for your garden.

Planting:
I can supply good quality plants (plus feed / topsoil if required), which I can plant up or you may wish to carry this out yourself.

Construction:
If required I can arrange a full construction service to complete your new design with regular site monitoring by myself.

About myself
I have studied garden design at Writtle agricultural college and have been designing gardens professionally for over ten years and have experience in all types of gardens. During this time I have built up an extensive portfolio of my design work for you to view.

Please telephone me to discuss my fees based upon your requirements. Contact details: Tel: 01206 825789