https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/projects daily 1.0 2019-11-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d2222eb12bb4500015f25a6/1562518251237/ Projects - Front Garden - Plan and Elevation https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d2575e6ea774a0001d61ae2/1562736102857/ Projects - Hexotic Garden - Elevation Drawing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d257836958b410001f2c03a/1562506627277/ Projects - 17th Century Formal Garden - Masterplan A proposal for the redesign of part of Capel Manor’s formal 17th Century Garden. A herb parterre forms the central point of the garden. An avenue of lavender guides viewers towards the lake exit. A central avenue runs through the length of the design to the focal point pergola swathed in aromatic climbers. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d37391fbcac570001da07fc/1562517083981/ Projects - Game Fair 2019 Herbaceous Border - 3D Concept Art https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d373e7cc947820001eb1f48/1562515252916/ Projects - Gothic Garden - Perspective View https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d373f5135a88e0001a1cf6d/1562498172589/ Projects - Family Friendly Garden - Colour Plan The Family Friendly Garden carries a strong hexagonal theme throughout which unfies the design. There’s plenty for the kids to do with a combined slide, den and climbing frame, a lawn area for games and a bug hotel for mini beasts. Mum and dad can entertain guests on the patio, potter in the greenhouse or relax in the fragrant under-tree seating area. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d7615a3df09514a97a5e13d/1568019815336/ Projects https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5dbe1f026164d93f9b5d7552/1562737050110/ Projects - Shady Courtyard - 3D Concept Art A colour scheme of green, purple and white unifies the design. The symmetrical layout creates balance. The dominant structural forms of the Fatsia and Osmanthus frame the planting along each wall. https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/making-of-game-fair-garden-2019 daily 0.75 2019-07-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d335862e131210001fac8e4/1563643777672/ Game Fair Border - Competition Winner Andrew Smith winning the Herbaceous Border Game Fair Show Garden 2019 Competition, 14th February 2019. Studying Plants and Planting Design (Level 3) at Capel Manor College, Enfield. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d339122dca08400019e3cb7/1563660314350/ Game Fair Border - Dig for victory! Mark Cook and his trusty mini-digger removing the top layer of soil so that the border can be prepared for planting. 9th June 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d3391b1de51ea0001d340be/1563647264147/ Game Fair Border - So it begins... Site visit to Hatfield House gardens. Julie Dowbiggin places the first marker flag for the Game Fair Show Garden. 29th March 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d34a6b3b5c4a1000126cbe3/1563731480581/ Game Fair Border - Serpentine Ridge Paul Rochford came up with the idea of adding a curved ridge running through the border. This makes the view of the border more interesting and allows the planting to be more easily seen. 2nd July 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d34bb40fabc5900019814ad/1563648292244/ Game Fair Border - Visit to Rochfords Nursery Karen examines the plants. We visited Joseph Rochfords Gardens Ltd. to discuss plant supply for the Herbaceous & Prairie Borders with Paul Rochford (Director) and Guy Massey (Production Manager). 13th March 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36accac1e84000011d0653/1563863360924/ Game Fair Border - It's a lovely day for it! Sophie, Andrew and David enjoy the sunshine and discuss how things are progressing. 4th July 2019 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36b3fb3e6e930001a93f6f/1563864876824/ Game Fair Border - Section B Commences A large number of volunteers descend on the border for the start of Section B planting. 8th July 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36c52202040b0001a43882/1563870194762/ Game Fair Border https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36ca3d9b51270001af44a2/1563871355524/ Game Fair Border - Section C Planting PLanting contiinues on Section C, working in the herbaceous perennials around the structural shrubs. 11th July 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d37747bce3ada00015fa90d/1563663188661/ Game Fair Border - Planting on a grand scale Bedding plants for the herbaceous border being grown on at Rochfords nursery. Show garden style planting calls for higher planting density than normal so greater numbers of plants are required. 19th June 2019. https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/about daily 0.75 2019-07-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d20cf60a6c12f0001945bb6/1562431329864/andy-gardener.jpg About https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-07-23 https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-07-24 https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/design-services daily 0.75 2019-07-23 https://www.hiddengrovegardendesign.com/design-sevices-2 daily 0.75 2019-07-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d377a1ace3ada00016016d7/1563916862094/Game+Fair+Border2.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (6b) Final Presentation Planting Plan A final plan will be completed which shows the layout of the plants and the numbers required. An elevation drawing, plant pictures and seasonal interest chart may also be created to present the design. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36d269451590000129d232/1563873910761/HH+Design+Brief+Final.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (2) Design Brief I will draw up a Design Brief based on the points discussed during the Initial Consultation. This will identify features to be retained or removed and new features to be added. Once you have signed off on the Design Brief I can begin the design process. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d36cb243e6e930001aa2370/1563872049877/Environmental+Analysis+Survey.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (3) Site Survey I will undertake a site visit to accurately measure the site and assess site conditions that will influence the choice of planting. I will produce Site Survey Plans that record: site dimensions, existing plants, soil type, aspect and environmental factors. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d3779843982090001b96e9a/1563916721740/Formal+garden+colour+masterplan2.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (6a) Final Presentation Garden Design Plan A final plan will be completed which shows the layout of the garden to scale and identify the features and the materials needed to construct it. Estimated costings for furnishings and landscaping materials will be drawn up. 3D concept artwork may also be created to present the design. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d3734164c456c0001f6e95a/1563898914892/questionnaire+page.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (1) Initial Consultation I will visit your garden so that we can discuss your specific design requirements. We will cover how the garden space will be used, who will use it, desirable features, preferred garden styles and colour palettes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d377804d7e48700019ae602/1563916381243/ Design Sevices 2 - (5b) Draft Planting Plan A Draft Planting Plan will be drawn up showing the plants used and their layout. This will give a rough idea of the plants and planting style. Once the client has approved the draft I will proceed with the final plan. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d377503714bdc00013b67dd/1563915543665/Mood+board+montage.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (4) Ideas/Mood Board I will carry out research into plants and materials suitable for use in the design. A range of ideas will be presented in the form of sketches/mood boards based on the Design Brief. I will consult with the Client to decide which idea will be developed. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d20a827337c400001e1ca7b/t/5d37771a9a87670001fb2547/1563916070752/Draft+plan.jpg Design Sevices 2 - (5a) Draft Garden Plan A Draft Plan will be drawn up showing the layout of the garden. This will give a rough idea of materials and show the areas of hard and soft landscaping. Once the client has approved the draft I will proceed with the final plan.