What to Expect When Designing Your Garden with Walker Landscape & Design
Designing your garden is a rewarding process that allows you to completely reimagine your outdoor space - whether you're creating a modern and contemporary area for hosting gatherings or a peaceful wellness space for self-care. But for many homeowners, understanding how that vision becomes reality can feel unclear.
At Walker Landscape & Design, we specialise in transforming outdoor spaces through a comprehensive, award-winning design and build service. Every garden we work on is entirely bespoke, and every step of the process is handled in-house by our expert team. If you're considering a garden transformation, this guide will walk you through what to expect - from your initial enquiry to the finished result.
Our step by step garden design process
Laying the foundations
Your journey with us begins with a simple but essential first step: the showroom visit. In visiting our HQ, you’ll speak to our garden design team and see our outdoor living products in person.
This stage is all about getting to know you and your garden goals. We’ll ask about the space you currently have, how you use it, and crucially, how you’d like to use it. Whether you have a clear brief or just a loose idea of what you want, we’ll help shape the direction.
To make the most of this first stage, we recommend exploring our design portfolio to get a feel for our work and considering what matters most to you in a garden. Having a rough budget in mind is also helpful at this point, as it allows us to guide you toward the most appropriate design approach for your needs.
Here’s everything we’d recommend you do at this stage:
Think about how you want to use your garden - entertaining, relaxing, play, privacy, etc.
Explore our portfolio to identify design styles or features you love
Have a rough idea of your budget and any essential requirements
Where your vision becomes reality
Once we understand your goals, we move into the design phase - a collaborative process that combines creativity, technical knowledge, and our award-winning attention to detail. We don’t work from templates. Each of our gardens is individually designed to reflect the architecture of the home, the character of the space, and the lifestyle of the client.
Our in-house design team will begin with a concept layout to establish the garden’s structure and flow. From there, we develop the details - materials, textures, products, planting styles, and optional 2D, 3D or animated visuals that allow you to see the garden before any work begins. Throughout the process, we’re here to advise on what’s possible, what’s practical, and how to create a result that will look stunning year after year.
Turning plans into practical action
With your design progressing, the next step is a comprehensive site visit. This is where we assess the physical space in detail and ensure everything we’ve designed can be implemented smoothly. It’s a vital part of the process that ensures feasibility, efficiency, and accuracy as we move into the build phase.
During this visit, we’ll assess site levels, soil conditions, drainage, and access points. We’ll also walk through the plans with you in person, finalising any last considerations and discussing potential construction timelines.
This site visit is a key moment for aligning the practical with the creative - ensuring that your garden design is not only beautiful but also buildable!
From concept to completion
Once plans are approved and logistics are in place, we begin the construction phase. This is where our full design-and-build service really comes into its own. Rather than outsourcing the build to external contractors, we handle everything in-house, giving you one dedicated team responsible for every element of the project.
Our skilled landscapers and installers work with precision, care and craftsmanship to bring your garden to life. Whether it's structural work, paving, outdoor kitchens, or planting, we coordinate every aspect to ensure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
You’ll be kept up to date throughout, with clear timelines and communication from start to finish.
Setting expectations
Every garden transformation is different, and as such, the timeline will vary based on the scope and complexity of the design. We’ll always give you a realistic schedule during the planning phase and keep you updated throughout.
Why choose Walker Landscape & Design?
Choosing the right partner for your garden transformation is essential - especially when you’re investing in a high-quality, bespoke outdoor space. One of the many things that make us unique is our ability to handle every stage of the project under one roof. From the initial vision to the final planting, our in-house team ensures a seamless journey and consistently exceptional results.
We’ve earned a reputation for creating award-winning outdoor spaces by working with trusted suppliers, prioritising design longevity, and tailoring every element to the individual client. Our gardens are built to be lived in, enjoyed, and admired for years to come.
Your next step with Walker Landscape & Design
If you're ready to explore the possibilities for your garden, we invite you to take the next step. Whether you're still gathering ideas or you’re ready to get started, we're here to guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.
Download our garden design package brochure to understand our pricing and how our garden designs work, or simply book a private showroom appointment to speak to our garden design team, explore our outdoor living products and talk through your ideas.
