Birch trees, clipped hedging and metal sculptures in a Chelsea Flower Show garden built by Hardwood Landscapes
Design visual of a lakeside seating area with timber decks and green furniture surrounded by trees
Aerial design visual of a garden with timber boardwalks and circular decks over water
Stone planter with shrubs and purple flowers beside timber decking and two vertical stone slabs at the Chelsea Flower Show
Spacious outdoor patio with a long wooden dining table set with white cushioned chairs, surrounded by lush flowering plants and a modern stone and shingle house.

The best delivered projects are those that are well planned. It isn’t always necessary for a full design package to be commissioned but having clarity and ensuring alignment on what you would like and how it needs to be constructed is vital. The initial outlay often saves significant amounts of both time and money further down the line.

design &
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Garden path leading to a paved seating area with table, chairs and potted plants against a brick wall
Hand-drawn garden design plan showing planting areas and hard landscaping in colour
Hands planting a young sapling into prepared soil
Garden lighting picking out planting beds and lawn at dusk
The Hardwood Landscapes process

Our process

01

Initial discovery call

Once we have received the necessary information relating to your project, we will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule a call. This is a no commitment opportunity to discuss your project and decide if we are a good fit for each other. This is often the stage where we know if a design service of any scale is worthwhile.

02

Site meeting

We will finish the call with a clear understanding of what is needed to tackle your site and any unique complexities. The site meeting is the time to talk through your plans in the space. Here, we can organise all samples for finishing materials you would like to explore, as well as organising the surveys required for the design and build.

03

Comprehensive quotation

Once the surveys are in and you have made your decision on what you would like to include and specify we can then produce a detailed, itemised quotation to deliver the design package discussed. Once signed off we can then quantify and price the build for you.

04

Hand over to the build teams

Now that everything is in place to deliver your project, that’s exactly what we can now do for you.

05

Hand over

Whether you are going to care for the plants yourself or would rather
commission our maintenance team, we will ensure you are armed with all the necessary information and know exactly what to look out for as your plants establish and develop.

Design & Consultancy

How we approach design

Designer relationships

Hardwood Landscapes has got to where it is due to the relationships it has forged with garden designers and landscape architects. We are big believers in 'competition at the bottom, collaboration at the top' and know our clients will benefit from this approach.

Stone slab path running through purple and orange planting in a Chelsea Flower Show garden

So who does the design work?

Over the last decade we have worked with dozens of designers based across the UK. As part of our discovery call and the information we obtain from you we will almost instantly know who is best suited to you. We make this recommendation based on a multitude of factors such as personalities, locality, budgets, style and influence just to name a few!

Reflective metal water feature surrounded by flowering shrubs in a Chelsea Flower Show garden

How does that fit in with us?

Whilst we do have an in house design capability, facilitating the external designer introduction, if this is something you need help with, works incredibly well. These relationships are proven and tested. There is no financial or contractual tie between us and the designers we work with. This means that if for any reason you decide to hold off on the build you have your full design package to take anywhere you'd like when you are ready.

Hardwood Landscapes team member in a hi-vis vest brushing leaves on a tree during a Chelsea Flower Show build

Ready to begin the conversation?

Whether you have detailed plans ready to go or just a rough idea of what you'd like to achieve, we'd love to hear from you. Our initial consultations are free, and every project is quoted with a fixed price and full itemisation — no surprises. Get in touch and let's start the conversation.

Good service, and an excellent attitude.

Geoff Banks
Construction

In-depth horticultural knowledge. Highly recommended.

John Barbour
Horticulture

Pleasure to do business with. Oliver is always thoroughly professional and courteous.

RJ Siderfin
Construction

Amazing service, wonderful to work with. Will definitely use again in the future. Cannot recommend Hardwood Landscapes enough.

Guy Sandys
Construction

Every time we pull up to our house we're amazed at what the Hardwood Team accomplished in one day. Since they left so many flowers have appeared. We can't put into words how pleased we are.

Pauline Kelsey
Horticulture

Professional, prompt, great advice without being pushy, always giving alternatives relating to budget. A fantastic company to work with.

Giles Long
Construction

Could not be more impressed — positive, fun, hardworking, solutions-focused and knowledgeable. Excellent communications and project planning. Highly recommend.

Dawn STEV
Construction

Great guys to deal with and their work is second to none. We've been dealing with Olly and his team for a few years now. Don't hesitate to give these guys a go.

Ryan Sneddon
Construction

The Hardwood Team makes suggestions and encourages creativity. We had a complete garden cleanup to the highest standard. Hardwood Landscapes provides everything — from hard landscaping to lighting, planting and maintenance. Just brilliant.

Pascale Long
Creative Maintenance

The Hardwood Team was knowledgeable, thorough and professional at all times. They worked hard clearing our overgrown front garden. We also had a fence renewed — punctual and a delight to work with.

Alison Anderson
Construction

Oliver's team designed and built the most beautiful patio. Groundwork through to paving and planting was undertaken with great attention to detail. They are experts and created a little haven.

S Siva
Construction

The Hardwood Team has done an incredible job on our garden — clearing, weeding and advising. Professional at all times and a pleasure to work with.

Alison Speight
Horticulture

Professional, reliable and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble and the standard of work was excellent. The Hardwood Team were a pleasure to have around. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Jan Vernon
Construction

They did a fantastic job relaying our patio. Professional, thoughtful, highly skilled and very quiet — during a 9-week job where we work from home, that was hugely valuable!

Judi Havelock
Construction

The level of knowledge and care from Jay was simply great. He worked incredibly hard and has completely transformed my garden. I can't recommend Hardwood Landscapes enough.

Tori Burns
Horticulture

A full garden makeover — we are thrilled with the results. Olly inspires full confidence. Andy was fantastic as site manager. The whole team were professional, skilled, reliable and considerate.

Charlie McAuliffe
Construction

Jay ensured a collaborative approach — we felt involved every step. His horticultural knowledge, combined with sensitivity to our needs, made working with him hugely enjoyable. Cannot recommend more highly.

Helen Payne
Horticulture

They actively listened to my ideas and added their wisdom. Their attitude was consistently cheerful and positive. Worked non-stop and left the area spotlessly clean and tidy. A fantastic experience.

David Oram
Horticulture

Matt and his team did a first-class job, on schedule and within budget. Cheerful and polite despite the extreme heat. Even when a hidden manhole cover collapsed mid-job. Highly recommend.

Heather Clements
Construction

Hardwood are consummate professionals, who work to exacting standards and are a pleasure to work with. As a designer, I need high quality contractors to deliver finished gardens. Highly recommended.

Adam Vetere
Construction

Hardwood have proved to be a hard working and professional team of excellent landscapers who are a real pleasure to work with. From a garden designer's perspective, I would highly recommend them.

Rae Wilkinson
Construction

They have a highly knowledgeable team with extensive skills. Even the trickiest design details are professionally executed. APL members, giving all parties peace of mind. We recommend Hardwood for any project, without hesitation!

Inspired Earth Design
Construction
Reflective metal water feature surrounded by flowering shrubs in a Chelsea Flower Show garden