Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Birmingham
Established in 2002, gardenplan design has dedicated itself to transforming outdoor spaces into inspirational gardens tailored to clients' lifestyles. Our expertise spans contemporary and traditional designs, catering to properties from period residences to modern builds across Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands. We collaborate with specialist landscapers, horticulturalists, and industry experts to deliver seamless 'concept to completion' services, ensuring every project reflects individual client needs. Our creative process incorporates bespoke elements like outdoor kitchens, water features, and lighting schemes, supported by an extensive materials library. With a focus on functionality and aesthetics, we prioritise client collaboration to exceed expectations while maintaining transparency in budgeting and timelines.Our team's artistic background, led by Melanie Smith, combines fine art principles with horticultural knowledge to create gardens that serve as extensions of the home. We offer comprehensive services including masterplanning, planting schemes, construction drawings, and project management, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision. Our portfolio demonstrates adaptability across diverse spaces, from urban courtyards to expansive rural gardens, always maintaining a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Plans
Lighting Schemes
Project Management
Construction Drawings
Maintenance Packages
Material Sourcing
Outdoor Kitchens
Water Features
Terrace Design
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in garden design and implementation
- Our team combines artistic expertise with horticultural knowledge
- We offer comprehensive 'concept to completion' project management
- We work with trusted industry specialists for superior quality outcomes
- Our designs prioritise both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality
Services
Garden Design
We create custom garden designs tailored to your property's unique characteristics. Our hand-drawn masterplans incorporate your lifestyle needs, aesthetic preferences, and budget considerations. From initial consultation to final implementation, we ensure every element complements your home and enhances usability.
Planting Plans
Working with specialist horticulturists, we develop planting schemes that thrive in your garden's specific conditions. Our plans consider seasonal interest, colour coordination, and maintenance requirements while ensuring compatibility with existing landscape features and architectural styles.
Lighting Plans
We design lighting schemes that highlight key garden features while ensuring safety and functionality. Our plans incorporate modern control systems and energy-efficient fixtures to create dramatic effects that extend usability into evening hours.
Project Management
Our comprehensive management service coordinates all aspects of implementation. We liaise with trusted contractors, conduct site visits, and ensure adherence to design specifications throughout the construction process, guaranteeing faithful execution of your vision.
Construction Drawings
We produce detailed technical drawings for complex garden elements. These specifications ensure precise implementation of bespoke features like terraces, water features, and structural elements, maintaining design integrity throughout the construction phase.
People
Melanie Smith
Proprietor & Garden Designer
Former marketing professional turned garden designer with Fine Art background. Trained under BBC gardening expert Chris Beardshaw. Combines artistic vision with practical horticultural knowledge to create functional, beautiful outdoor spaces.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands, with projects extending to Oxfordshire and Stourbridge.
How much does garden design cost?
Design fees start at £700 for small gardens, increasing with project complexity. Initial consultations are free within 40 minutes of our Quinton studio.
Do you handle complete garden transformations?
Yes, we offer full 'concept to completion' services including design, construction management, planting, and maintenance planning.
Can you work with existing garden features?
We incorporate existing elements into new designs where appropriate, combining them with modern features to create cohesive, functional spaces.
Do you provide planting advice?
Yes, we create detailed planting plans in collaboration with specialist horticulturists, selecting plants suited to your garden's specific conditions.
