How We Work
From first conversation to finished garden. A clear, collaborative process designed to make your project as enjoyable as the result.
Four stages. The same team. One clear path.
Every Brunswick project follows the same four stages — from the first walk around your garden to the aftercare visit after the last plant is in.
The shape doesn't change; what changes is the brief, the site and the people. You'll always know where the project stands, what's happening next and who to ask — that clarity is the whole point of working with a small, owner-led practice.
01 · Consultation
A proper conversation at your property
One visit · written proposal within a week
Every project begins with a relaxed, in-depth conversation at your property. Ed will walk the garden with you, discuss how you currently use the space and what you’d love it to become. He’ll note the practical details — aspect, levels, soil, drainage, existing features and neighbouring context — while listening carefully to your ideas, lifestyle and budget.
- An unhurried site visit — no obligation
- A proper conversation about how you live
- Survey of aspect, levels, soil and drainage
- Written proposal with scope and indicative investment
02 · Design
From ideas to photorealistic drawings
Three to five weeks
Ed develops a bespoke design tailored to your brief. Using professional CAD software, he creates photorealistic 3D visualisations that let you walk through your future garden before a single stone is laid. The design process is collaborative — you’ll see layout options, material palettes and planting direction, with revisions refined until the scheme feels exactly right.
- Concept design — layout, mood, material palette
- Photorealistic 3D renders from multiple viewpoints
- Detailed planting plan for year-round interest
- Material specifications and construction drawings
- Meaningful revision rounds at concept and detail stages
03 · Build
Our team, on your site, start to finish
Five to seven weeks on site
Once the design is approved, our own skilled team brings it to life. Ed manages every build personally, ensuring clear communication, a tidy site and meticulous attention to detail. From structural groundwork and precision paving to considered planting and subtle lighting, every element is executed with care. We never subcontract — the same team that started your project will be there to finish it.
- Site preparation, groundwork and drainage
- Hard landscaping — paving, walls, pergolas, steps
- Timber and joinery — decking, fencing, screens
- Soft landscaping — planting, turfing, mulching
- Lighting and irrigation installed as we go
- Ed on site, every day
04 · Enjoy
Walk-through, handover and aftercare
Handover day · plus a follow-up after the first season
The best part. We hand over a finished garden that looks exceptional from day one — and only improves with age. Before we leave, we walk through the space with you to ensure every detail meets your expectations. We’ll provide care guidance for new planting and check in after completion to make sure everything is establishing beautifully.
- Final walkthrough together to review every detail
- A tailored care guide for new planting
- Lighting and irrigation controls demonstrated
- Follow-up visit after the first growing season
- A garden designed to improve with every year
In a client's words
Ed and his team worked off plans we had drawn up for a complete redesign of our Garden. I would highly recommend Ed, for his depth of experience, work ethic and standard of work, which was all excellent. The project lasted a month and he was always on site on time and worked tirelessly. They built new pathways, laid terracing, built a brick bbq, and even a new side lean to shed. Most importantly we loved the results!!
Jonathan & Jo
Hove
Get in touch
Start with a conversation
Every project begins with a visit to your property. It's a conversation, not a sales pitch.