Garden Design & Planning

About Our Garden Design Service

A truly great garden begins with a great plan. At First Choice Landscaping, our garden design service combines creative flair with practical horticulture knowledge to deliver outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Whether you're starting from scratch with a new-build plot or breathing new life into an existing garden, our designers work closely with you from the very first consultation through to the final plant going in the ground.

We take the time to understand how you use — and want to use — your garden. Whether that's a child-friendly play space, a relaxed entertaining area, a productive kitchen garden, or a low-maintenance retreat, we design with your lifestyle front and centre. Every design we produce is specific to your property, factoring in aspect, soil type, existing features worth keeping, and the broader East Midlands climate. From detailed planting schemes to hard landscaping layouts, you'll receive a clear, visual plan before a single sod is cut.

Why Choose First Choice Landscaping?

Bespoke design tailored to your property, your lifestyle, and the East Midlands growing conditions
Full planting schemes using seasonal colour, structure, and year-round interest
Detailed plans provided before any work begins, so you know exactly what to expect

How It Works

1

Initial Consultation

We meet you at your property, take measurements, discuss your ideas and budget, and explore what is and isn't working in your current garden.

2

Design Presentation

We produce a detailed design plan with planting schemes, materials specifications, and an itemised quotation for you to review and approve.

3

Installation

Our skilled team brings the design to life, handling all groundworks, hard landscaping, planting, and finishing touches to the highest standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a garden design project typically take?

It varies with the size and complexity of the project. A straightforward redesign of a medium-sized garden can often be completed in two to four weeks, while larger or more complex schemes may take six to twelve weeks from design approval to completion.

Can you work with the existing plants and features we want to keep?

Absolutely. We always assess the existing garden carefully and incorporate any plants, structures, or features you wish to retain into the new design. Reusing what's already there can also help keep costs down.

Do I need planning permission for garden work?

Most domestic garden projects don't require planning permission, but certain structures such as large outbuildings or work near listed buildings may need approval. We'll advise you on any permissions required as part of our consultation.

Garden Design Across the East Midlands

We provide garden design services in all of the following areas: