Full Design Service

We create timeless, high end outdoor spaces for discerning clients who seek excellence without compromise.

This is a highly personal and attentive service, ensuring each detail is thoughtfully tailored to your lifestyle and tastes.

Every stage of the project, from planning to planting, is managed with meticulous delivery, allowing you to enjoy the transformation without needing to be hands on.

You set the vision. We make it effortless.

Design process

  1. CONSULT - We begin with a site visit and a conversation to understand your vision and lifestyle. A tailored brief follows, outlining your goals, the fee structure, and the design process.

  2. CONCEPT - Following a full site survey we create 2D and 3D concept drawings to communicate the proposed structure, flow, and overall feel of your new garden.

  3. SPECIFICATIONS - Detailed drawings are created for construction. These include layout plans, structural details, lighting, levels, irrigation & joinery giving contractors everything they need to quote and build accurately.

  4. PROCUREMENT - We source and specify all final elements; furniture, pots, water features, fire pits, lighting, pergolas, awnings, and garden buildings. Everything is curated to complement the design and installed as part of the overall delivery.

  5. PLANTING PLAN - We provide a complete planting scheme with exact names, sizes, and quantities. Joanna sets out each individual plant on site.

  6. PROJECT MONITORING - We manage the tender process and coordinate our trusted contractors. Site visits are arranged to oversee the build.

  7. HANDOVER - Once the garden is complete, you have the option to subscribe to our monthly plant care guide, a tailored reminder service that helps keep your plants thriving throughout the seasons.

  • “We couldn’t be more delighted with the garden Joanna designed for us. She listened to our brief and came up with some great creative suggestions. Everything is incredibly well thought out and there is always something of interest throughout the year. We have used the garden so much and people cannot believe the transformation. I wish we’d done it years ago!” V.O. & N.O.

  • “Joanna was an absolute delight to work with. She listened well and met our rather challenging brief which involved satisfying cricket mad kids and digging dogs. The design was beyond my expectations. She has a great eye for colour and the planting has established very quickly and looks stunning. Previously I was somewhat embarrassed to have guests in the garden and I now can’t get them to leave as it’s such a lovely space both during the day and after dark with the garden lighting.” C.G.

  • “The experience of working with Joanna Archer is a joy. Joanna is a rare example of someone who is creative and practical. She listens carefully to your list of requirements (and dreams) and gathers them up with care to deliver a workable, beautiful design - this includes not only the plants, but furniture, lighting and any additional designs for outdoor kitchens etc. She also has a keen eye on the cost and sticks to budget. But I think her best skill is in the selection of the flora - she handpicks the trees and shrubs to make sure they fit perfectly and are in keen health. We love our Joanna Archer garden. It delivers all year round and we only wish we had done it sooner.” G.W.

  • “Joanna designed and created the perfect garden for our family to enjoy and we are absolutely delighted with it. Joanna worked closely with the landscapers, provided excellent detailed drawings and was always available for questions and advice along the way... Her extensive knowledge of plants, her attention to detail and creativity mean we have a well thought out, varied & manageable garden, which is exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend Joanna!” B.R. & A.R.

  • “Thank you so much for breathing life and beauty back into our garden. What a gift you have given us, we love it so much.” D.G. & R.G.

BESPOKE JOINERY

Our design packages include items tailored to your individual space. From pergolas, cupboards, bin stores and bike sheds, we ensure the more functional pieces fit precisely and are made to endure the outdoors. Recently we have installed a beautiful outdoor gas fireplace. We are frequently asked for outdoor kitchens and storage spaces.

PROCUREMENT

We have an established and growing list of hard-working suppliers who deliver and install the very best in garden furniture and accessories. No item is too small, we know a trinket like a bird feeder can provide endless enjoyment. All purchasing, deliveries, installation, and returns are taken care of, whilst keeping the project on schedule and on budget.

PROJECT MONITORING & HANDOVER

Overseeing any construction project can be a very busy time for clients. Project monitoring the build with regular site visits and communications to clients and contractors is an intrinsic part of our design process. Once the garden is complete, we provide an opt-in subscription to a personalised monthly care guide for every plant in your garden. We love to stay in touch with our clients and gardeners and we remain available for advice in the future.

“We have been exceptionally pleased and happy with how our garden has turned out. It is outstandingly well thought out in terms of layout and design. Every turn and corner leads to a delight for the eyes.” A.H.