What is Detailing? Detailing is the refinement and specification of how individual elements in a garden are constructed, finished, and joined together. It is the close-focus work that determines quality and longevity; how a step is built, how paving meets a
What is Design Development? Design Development is the stage where an approved concept evolves into a detailed, buildable design. This phase transforms the initial vision and spatial layout into specific decisions about materials, planting, levels, and construction details. It is the
What is Concept and Planning? Concept and Planning is the foundation stage of garden design where ideas transform into a workable vision for your outdoor space. This phase establishes what your garden will become, how it will function, and why each
Imagine a meadow brimming with wildflowers, bees humming between blossoms. If a new development is planned there, BNG ensures that the habitat is not only replaced but improved elsewhere—perhaps through rewilding a nearby plot, planting new woodlands, or restoring wetlands.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is reshaping the way we think about development. It’s a principle that ensures any new project—whether a housing estate, a retail park, or a road expansion—leaves the natural environment in a better state than before. But