What to Expect During Your Landscaping Project

A clear, honest look at how we work — from first dig to final finish.

Landscaping is a process, and like most construction work, it doesn’t always look perfect at every stage.
This page is designed to show you exactly what to expect during your project, so you feel confident, informed, and comfortable from start to finish.

📝 The Planning & Design Phase

Every project begins with a clear planning stage before any work starts on site. After measurements are taken, we provide an initial 2D design and quotation, allowing you to see the proposed layout and overall structure of your garden. You’ll have the opportunity to request design amendments, and revised plans will be provided until the final design is approved. Once the design and quotation are signed off, work is scheduled and materials are ordered. Construction only begins after this stage, ensuring the project runs smoothly and exactly as planned.

🔨 The Dig-Out Phase: When It Looks Worse Before It Looks Better

The first stage of most landscaping projects involves excavation and ground preparation. During this phase, gardens can look messy, uneven, and unfinished — this is completely normal and an essential part of creating a long-lasting result. Proper groundwork is what ensures paving stays level, drainage works correctly, and your finished garden stands the test of time.

📐 Progress Takes Shape

As the project moves forward, you’ll start to see the layout and design take form. At this stage, accuracy, levels, and attention to detail matter most. While the space may still look incomplete, this is where the foundations for the final result are carefully built.

📝 Design Confirmation & Changes

Before installation begins, all layouts and design details are discussed and agreed. This allows us to work efficiently and deliver the best possible finish. If any changes are requested after work has been completed, these may involve additional time, materials, and cost. This ensures fairness and helps us maintain the quality and standards we’re known for.

✨ The Finished Result

Once the work is complete, the disruption disappears — and you’re left with a clean, professional finish built to last. From strong foundations to the final details, every stage is completed with care to ensure your garden looks great and performs for years to come.