A sketch is a freehand drawing produced early in the design process to test spatial ideas before any formal drawing work begins. In garden and landscape design, sketches allow a designer to think on paper, working through proportions and spatial
Implementation is the stage at which a garden design moves from drawn intention to physical reality. It describes the construction and installation process that follows the completion of technical drawings and specifications. Without a well-managed implementation phase, even a carefully
Rhythm in garden design describes the deliberate repetition of elements across a space to create visual movement and a sense of order. It operates through the measured recurrence of forms, materials, plants or structural features, guiding the eye from one
Layout is the spatial organisation of a garden. It defines the underlying geometry of a garden, establishing where boundaries fall and how levels and movement are resolved across the site. Before any surface is laid or plant chosen, layout determines
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