Our Services
We take a collaborative approach, working with our clients to achieve a garden that gives space to entertain, to relax with family and friends and boosts the health and wellbeing of all residents by connecting them back to the natural world.
Whether your project is large or small, you have a clear plan in mind or you’re struggling for ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Call now to discuss your project and let’s get started!
Consultations
Consultations are held on site for 90 minutes. We take the time to get to know you and discuss your needs and what you would like to achieve. This includes your preferences for how you want it to look and feel, how you’d like the garden to function, and other practical concerns such as the level of maintenance you're prepared to take on as well as your budget. This is also your opportunity to ask any design or horticulture related questions that you might have.
After our meeting, we develop a fee proposal with a client brief for a landscape design, based on your personal requirements.
Concept Designs
Once the proposal is accepted, we start developing a concept plan based on a site assessment and the information we’ve gathered at the consultation. A concept design is drafted that is unique to you and your site. The concept plan sets out the layout and the vision for the project, with consideration given to areas such as any existing (or planned) architecture, topography, aspect, soil and vegetation, among other things. We will also prepare a moodboard, planting and materials palettes, to help you visualise the design.
Detailed Design
Once the concept design is agreed, we prepare further detailed plans, as required. Structural elements are shown with all dimensions and measurements. Detailed planting plans are developed with a plant schedule specifying the botanical name, size, quantity and exact location of each plant. Other plans such as lighting and irrigation layouts are also available.
Ready For Installation
The final landscape plan is a comprehensive guide to your landscape design which is then ready to install. We will recommend a landscaping company from our list of trusted partners and can help source items such as materials, plants and other landscaping details such as pool companies, outdoor furniture, lighting, pots and planters and ongoing garden maintenance companies once your garden has been installed.
Optional Extras…
To make the most of your garden, we also recommend our plant set-out service, to ensure the design intent is fulfilled, and our plant maintenance notes for the ongoing care and management of your new garden.
Why Hire A Landscape Designer?
Design expertise - A landscape designer will consider the needs of your family and pets, architecture and other existing structures or features, balancing function with visual appeal to produce a cohesive design that suits your lifestyle and is unique to you. We can help to resolve site challenges and deliver an overall design that flows.
Plant knowledge - We use plants that work, that are suited to the local climate and take into account sun, wind and soil profile - not to mention how much maintenance you’re willing to commit to…!
Sourcing of materials - A landscape designer will help guide you through the myriad of decisions that come with a landscape project. Pergolas, paths, paving and more even down to garden edging and mulching products, we can recommend and source materials.
Professional approach – Horte Couture works with you to achieve a vision that is within your budget and suits your family and your lifestyle.
