Garden Design Only

In Hertfordshire and North London

A clear, build ready garden design you can take forward with confidence

Our Garden Design Only service is for clients who want a professionally resolved garden design, but plan to appoint their own contractor or deliver the project in stages.

This service provides you with a clear, practical design that translates design intent into build ready information, giving you confidence that the garden can be delivered properly.

Design always leads. You remain in control of how and when the garden is built.

Who this service is for

This service is suited to you if:

You want a cohesive garden design rather than piecemeal ideas
You plan to use your own landscaper or build the garden in phases
You value clarity, structure, and good planting design
You want to avoid costly mistakes during construction

It is ideal for clients who want professional guidance and a clear plan, without committing to a full design and build service.

What we deliver

Our Garden Design Only service typically includes:

Initial site visit and design briefing
Concept design and layout development
Detailed layout plans suitable for construction
Material guidance and hard landscape intent
Planting design with structure and seasonal interest
Design notes to support build and sequencing

The level of detail is tailored to the scale and complexity of your project.

Our design approach

We create gardens with strong underlying structure that provide clarity and longevity. Layout, levels, and circulation are resolved first, before planting is layered in to soften and enrich the space.

Planting is considered from the outset, ensuring the finished garden feels balanced and intentional rather than decorative.

Timescales

As a guide:

Design projects typically take 6 to 10 weeks
Larger or more complex gardens may require additional time

Clear timescales are agreed at the outset.

Typical investment

Garden Design Only fees start at:

£5000 for smaller gardens
£6,500 and upwards for larger or more complex projects

Fees depend on garden size, scope, and level of detail required.

This will be discussed openly before work begins.

How the process works

Initial enquiry and short call to confirm suitability
Site visit and design proposal
Concept and layout development
Design refinement and final drawings
Design handover and guidance

You are free to take the design forward with your chosen contractor.

The design is provided as a complete package. Any further involvement during construction, revisions, or future build support can be provided separately if required.

Why work with Everchanging

Design led thinking grounded in practical delivery
Clear drawings and realistic guidance
Naturalistic planting combined with strong form
Calm, structured process
Led by RHS award winning designer Tim Jennings

We design gardens that can actually be built.

Next step

If this service feels right for your project, the next step is to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.

We will confirm suitability, discuss scope, and outline how the design process would work for your garden.

For more information please contact Tim on 07843 487 394 Or email: tim@everchangingdesign.co.uk

T: 07843 487 394

E: tim@everchangingdesign.co.uk

Unit 11a Whitehall Farm
Walkern Road, Watton at Stone,
Hertfordshire SG14 3RP

Customer Testimonials

“Although we are both passionate about gardening, we thought hiring a designer would make the garden more aesthetically cohesive.

We wanted someone with experience to bounce ideas off and make a garden that is welcoming and beautiful.

Tim immediately understood the kind of atmosphere we hoped to create and was knowledgeable about which kinds of plants would work best. Our garden looks even better than I could have imagined.”

“I would be happy to recommend Tim to anyone thinking of transforming their garden.

Tim achieved a good balance between following our vision and adding lots of interesting ideas. He incorporated elements that were important to us, such as our water fountain, while suggesting many other things.

Overall, we couldn't be happier with the wonderful garden Tim designed for us. It really is our favourite thing about coming home!”

“Nothing we asked was too much trouble for Tim.

We were working on a major building project at the same time, so Tim’s soothing, measured approach was a real pleasure.

The finished garden is extremely calming and reflects our whole experience of working with Tim.”

“We set a tough brief for Tim in terms of functionality of space and views from the house.

Tim’s use of computer models allowed us to really understand what we would get and what the design would look like from all aspects which gave us confidence to proceed with the design.

Tim managed the work on site very diligently with lots of attention to detail which made a huge difference to quality. The finished product is amazing!”