Landscaping architects can plan your gardens and outside spaces right down to perfection, but they need a bit of help along the way. You have to tell them what plants you like, the furniture you’re looking at and the general style of garden you’re seeking. Once you do have some sort of idea, you should plan a budget, and then let your landscaping architect make their own suggestions about what they can do for you.

Think about what the garden will be used for. Do you have a hobby? Have you got young children? Is it merely a garden for relaxation? When you know what the purpose of the garden is, the landscaping architect can form ideas and start the process of design. Landscaping architects should be researched, and many people can say they ‘know landscaping’ but that’s not enough.

You need to pick an individual who has experience transforming gardens. Check out their portfolio and see if the work they’ve carried out is similar to the type of work you’re looking for. Hiring a landscaping architect requires planning, patience and caution, so do try to avoid rushing any important decisions.