Designing a garden is a wonderful project to undertake and seeing everything come to life before your eyes is, of course, very exciting… and you’re sure to enjoy having so much extra space to enjoy over the years, while adding potentially significant value to your home.
However, because costs can spiral if you’re not careful, it’s important to work out a realistic budget for the design and build, as well as identifying which aspects of the project will cost the most.
This way, you can make decisions at the planning stage in terms of features and materials to ensure you can achieve what you want, even while working within the tightest of budgets.
Typically, garden landscaping and design will cost you between £11,000 and £18,000 – which is why it’s so important to plan properly to avoid making any potentially expensive mistakes.
When devising your budget, take into account:
- Garden size
- Complexity of design
- Plant selection
- Choice of material
- Machinery & equipment required
What key elements does garden design involve?
Proper planning
Make sure that you know what you want to achieve in terms of visuals and function before you spend any money.
Utilities
Factor in heating, lighting, outdoor kitchens and other such amenities early on so you can include this in the costs.
Materials
This represents a good opportunity to reduce costs if needed. Gravel, for example, is cheaper than natural stone for paths and driveways.
Hard landscaping
This encompasses pathways, borders, fencing, outdoor structures, water features and so on.
How do you keep garden design costs down?
Various strategies can be employed here, including investing in cost-effective materials such as recycled or reclaimed products, phasing your landscaping over months or even years – and talking to a professional gardening and landscaping service who will have plenty of other ideas.
If you’d like to find out more, give the LW Landscapes team a call today!