Complete Garden Landscaping

Complete garden landscaping is about much more than replacing a patio or adding new planting.

It is the coordinated transformation of the whole garden.

That can include:

• Garden layout

• Groundworks

• Drainage

• Levels

• Patios

• Walls

• Steps

• Outdoor living

• Lighting

• Trees

• Planting

• Lawns.

At Kirman Design, we deliver complete garden landscaping projects throughout North West England, including Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Ribble Valley.

The strongest whole-garden projects bring together:

design + construction + planting + detailing + project coordination

so that the finished landscape feels like one garden rather than a collection of separate improvements.

What Is Complete Garden Landscaping?

Complete garden landscaping means considering the entire garden rather than treating individual areas in isolation.

A project might involve:

• Removing the existing garden

• Altering levels

• Installing drainage

• Building new terraces

• Constructing walls and steps

• Creating outdoor living areas

• Installing lighting

• Planting trees and borders

• Creating lawns.

The exact scope depends on:

• Existing garden

• Property

• Site conditions

• Lifestyle

• Budget.

Complete Landscaping Versus Individual Garden Improvements

A new patio can improve one area.

New planting can improve another.

But if the garden has wider problems with:

• Layout

• Levels

• Drainage

• Privacy

• Circulation,

isolated improvements may not solve the underlying issues.

Complete landscaping allows the whole landscape to be reconsidered at the same time.

Complete Garden Landscaping Versus Complete Garden Transformation

The two terms overlap closely.

Our Complete Garden Transformation page focuses more strongly on the overall before-and-after change in:

• Appearance

• Function

• Experience.

This page focuses specifically on the complete landscaping scope used to achieve that transformation.

Complete Garden Landscaping Versus Garden Design & Build

Our Garden Design & Build page is the broader commercial hub for projects where:

garden design and landscape construction are delivered as one coordinated process.

Complete Garden Landscaping focuses more specifically on the physical whole-garden landscaping package.

Complete Garden Design and Build

For substantial end-to-end projects, see Complete Garden Design and Build.

That page explores the full journey from:

• Initial design

• Detailed planning

through to:

• Construction

• Planting

• Completion.

Why Landscape the Whole Garden?

The main advantage is coordination.

Every part of the garden affects something else.

For example:

• Patio levels affect drainage

• Walls affect planting

• Trees affect privacy

• Outdoor kitchens affect services

• Pergolas affect seating

• Paths affect circulation.

Designing and constructing these elements together usually produces a more coherent result.

Start With How the Garden Needs to Work

Before thinking about finishes, decide what the garden needs to provide.

Possible priorities include:

• Outdoor dining

• Entertaining

• Family use

• Privacy

• Planting

• Low maintenance

• Accessibility

• Outdoor cooking

• Evening use.

These priorities should shape the entire landscape.

Design Before Landscaping

A complete landscaping project should normally begin with a complete design.

The design can resolve:

• Layout

• Levels

• Views

• Circulation

• Materials

• Planting

• Features.

This reduces on-site decision-making later.

Garden Design Costs

For broader guidance on professional design fees, see How Much Does Garden Design Cost?.

Do I Need Garden Drawings?

Larger and more complex projects benefit particularly from clear construction information.

Our Do I Need Drawings for My Garden? page explores where drawings add value.

Garden Construction

Once the design is resolved, the physical build can begin.

Our Garden Construction page explores the complete residential garden-building process.

Landscape Construction

For the broader technical implementation, see Landscape Construction.

This includes the coordination of:

• Groundworks

• Drainage

• Hard landscaping

• Soft landscaping.

Existing Garden Removal

A complete transformation may begin by removing:

• Old paving

• Decking

• Poor lawns

• Redundant walls

• Unwanted planting

• Outdated structures.

But clearance should be selective.

Do Not Remove Valuable Existing Features Automatically

A mature garden may contain valuable:

• Trees

• Hedges

• Walls

• Shrubs.

Our Garden Renovation page explores how useful existing features can be retained.

Complete landscaping does not necessarily mean removing everything.

Garden Remodelling

Where the garden needs a substantial change in:

• Layout

• Relationships

• Circulation

but some elements remain useful, see Garden Remodelling.

Site Preparation

Once the retained elements have been identified, the construction site can be prepared.

Our Garden Excavation and Preparation page explores:

• Clearance

• Excavation

• Soil movement

• Site preparation.

Garden Groundworks

The hidden groundwork stage creates the foundation of the finished garden.

Our Garden Groundworks page explores:

• Excavation

• Levels

• Drainage

• Foundations

• Soil preparation.

Why Groundworks Matter

A large proportion of complete landscaping can eventually disappear beneath:

• Paving

• Lawn

• Walls

• Planting.

But incorrect groundwork can later result in:

• Settlement

• Waterlogging

• Moving surfaces

• Poor plant performance.

Good landscaping needs strong foundations.

Garden Levels

Existing ground levels frequently need adjustment.

Our Garden Levelling page explores:

• Regrading

• Cut and fill

• Finished landscape levels.

Work With the Existing Landform

Complete landscaping does not always require making the whole garden flat.

A stronger strategy may be to:

create level spaces where they are needed

while retaining:

useful natural slopes elsewhere.

This can reduce unnecessary:

• Excavation

• Retaining

• Cost.

Garden Terracing

Where the garden slopes substantially, see Garden Terracing.

Terracing can create distinct usable spaces such as:

• Dining

• Lawn

• Seating

• Planting.

Retaining Walls

Changing levels may require structural retaining.

Our Garden Retaining Walls page explores:

• Structure

• Drainage

• Materials

• Integration.

Garden Steps

Routes between different levels should be incorporated from the start.

Our Garden Steps page explores step design and construction.

Sloping Gardens

For the wider design of gardens with changing levels, see Sloping Gardens.

Steep Gardens

For particularly challenging sites, see Landscaping a Steep Garden.

Garden Drainage

Drainage should be considered before expensive visible finishes are installed.

Our Garden Drainage page explores:

• Waterlogging

• Clay soil

• Surface water

• Poor levels.

Garden Drainage Installation

Where professional drainage construction is required, see Garden Drainage Installation.

Drainage may include:

• Land drains

• French drains

• Surface channels

• Regrading.

Clay Soil Gardens

Clay is common across many parts of North West England.

Our Clay Soil Gardens page explores how complete landscaping can respond through:

• Drainage

• Soil preparation

• Plant selection.

Hard Landscaping

Hard landscaping creates the structural framework.

Our Hard Landscaping page explores:

• Patios

• Walls

• Steps

• Paths

• Structural features.

Patio Construction

The main terrace is often one of the most important parts of a complete garden.

It may support:

• Dining

• Lounge seating

• Outdoor kitchen.

For broader inspiration, see Garden Patio Ideas.

Patio Size Should Follow Use

A large garden does not automatically require a huge patio.

The terrace should be sized around:

• Furniture

• People

• Circulation.

Oversized paving can:

• Increase cost

• Reduce planting

• Make the garden feel harder.

Patio Levels Outside the House

The terrace should coordinate with:

• Doors

• Thresholds

• Drainage

• Garden levels.

For detailed considerations, see Drainage Around Patios and Extensions.

Indoor Outdoor Garden Design

Where the garden connects strongly with the home, see Indoor Outdoor Garden Design.

A complete landscape can extend views and movement from inside the house into the garden.

Seamless House-to-Garden Design

Our Seamless Transition House to Garden page explores the physical relationship between:

• Doors

• Thresholds

• Levels

• Paving.

Patios Outside Bifold Doors

For large glazed openings, see Patio Design Outside Bifold Doors.

Outdoor Living

Complete landscaping gives an opportunity to integrate outdoor living properly rather than adding it afterwards.

Our Outdoor Living Garden Design page explores:

• Dining

• Seating

• Cooking

• Entertaining.

Creating an Outdoor Living Space

For the practical development of individual spaces, see Creating an Outdoor Living Space.

Outdoor Dining

Our Garden Design for Outdoor Dining page explores:

• Table dimensions

• Circulation

• Shelter

• Lighting.

Garden Design for Entertaining

Where the garden needs to support regular social use, see Garden Design for Entertaining.

A good layout should work:

for larger gatherings

and:

for normal everyday life.

Outdoor Kitchens

A complete landscaping project allows the outdoor kitchen to be designed into the garden from the start.

Our Garden Design Around an Outdoor Kitchen page explores:

• Position

• Services

• Dining

• Shelter

• Circulation.

Outdoor Kitchen Costs

For budget guidance, see How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?.

Pergolas

A pergola may help create:

• Shelter

• Shade

• Spatial definition

• Privacy.

Our Pergola Ideas page explores different approaches.

Pergola Costs

For budget guidance, see How Much Does a Pergola Cost?.

Fire Pits

A fire area can create a strong evening destination.

Our Garden Design Around a Fire Pit page explores how:

• Fire

• Seating

• Paving

• Planting

can form one complete space.

Hot Tubs

Where a hot tub forms part of the new garden, see Garden Design Around a Hot Tub.

A full redesign provides the opportunity to integrate:

• Access

• Screening

• Base

• Lighting

• Planting.

Swimming Pools

For larger projects, see Garden Design Around a Swimming Pool.

The pool should ideally become part of the garden rather than the garden becoming simply a pool surround.

Water Features

Water can create:

• Reflection

• Sound

• Movement

• Focal points.

Our Garden Water Feature Ideas page explores different options.

Water Feature Costs

See How Much Does a Water Feature Cost?.

Bespoke Garden Features

Complete landscaping also creates opportunities for custom-built elements.

Our Bespoke Garden Features page explores:

• Seating

• Screens

• Walls

• Raised planters

• Water features.

Raised Planters

Custom raised beds can provide:

• Planting

• Seating

• Level changes

• Screening.

Our Raised Planter Construction page explores this in more detail.

Garden Paths

Paths create movement through the landscape.

Our Garden Path Ideas page explores different materials and layouts.

Routes should connect genuine destinations rather than simply divide the garden.

Privacy

Complete landscaping creates an opportunity to solve privacy at layout level rather than relying only on tall boundary treatments.

Our Garden Privacy page explores:

• Trees

• Hedges

• Screens

• Pergolas.

Overlooked Gardens

Where neighbouring properties look into the garden, see Overlooked Garden.

A complete redesign can reposition:

• Seating

• Dining

• Main views

away from the most exposed areas.

Garden Screening Ideas

For broader screening options, see Garden Screening Ideas.

Screening an Overlooking Window

Where one particular window causes the problem, see How to Screen an Overlooking Window.

Screening an Ugly View

Where the garden looks towards something unattractive, see How to Screen an Ugly View.

Soft Landscaping

The living landscape is an essential part of complete landscaping.

Our Soft Landscaping page explores:

• Trees

• Hedges

• Shrubs

• Lawns

• Planting.

Planting Design

Our Planting Design page explores how planting can be designed as a complete composition.

A strong planting scheme should consider:

• Structure

• Season

• Soil

• Light

• Maintenance.

Trees

Trees can provide:

• Scale

• Privacy

• Shade

• Focal points

• Seasonal character.

They should be positioned before the garden is built around them.

Mature and Specimen Trees

Where a project needs more immediate landscape structure, larger trees can sometimes form part of the scheme.

Access for delivery and planting should be considered early.

Lawns

A complete landscaping project may include:

• New lawn

• Reduced lawn

• No lawn.

The correct choice depends on:

• Lifestyle

• Maintenance

• Children

• Dogs

• Overall design.

Low-Maintenance Gardens

Complete landscaping can substantially change future maintenance.

A low-maintenance strategy might include:

• Structural shrubs

• Larger planting groups

• Less lawn

• Efficient routes.

For gardens without grass, see Low Maintenance Garden Without a Lawn.

Garden Lighting

Lighting should be planned before the garden is completed.

Our Garden Lighting Ideas page explores:

• Trees

• Paths

• Walls

• Outdoor living.

Garden Lighting Costs

For budget guidance, see How Much Does Garden Lighting Cost?.

Plan Lighting Infrastructure Early

Cabling and controls are easier to coordinate before:

• Patios

• Paths

• Planting

are finished.

This is one advantage of complete landscaping.

Evening Entertaining

For gardens intended for extensive use after dark, see Garden Design for Evening Entertaining.

Family Garden Landscaping

Complete landscaping can create spaces that work for different ages simultaneously.

Our Family Garden Design page explores the balance between:

• Children

• Adults

• Play

• Entertaining

• Planting.

Trampolines

Where a trampoline needs to be included, see Garden Design with a Trampoline.

It can be incorporated into the overall layout rather than treated as an unavoidable object.

Hiding Trampolines

For screening approaches, see How to Hide a Trampoline in a Garden.

Sunken Trampolines

Our Sunken Trampoline Ideas page explores an alternative approach where suitable.

Dog-Friendly Garden Landscaping

Dogs can influence:

• Surfaces

• Boundaries

• Lawns

• Planting.

Our Dog-Friendly Garden Design page explores these requirements.

Accessible Complete Garden Landscaping

Accessibility is easier to integrate when the whole landscape is being reconsidered.

Our Accessible Garden Design page explores:

• Routes

• Gradients

• Surfaces

• Seating.

Wheelchair Accessible Gardens

For wheelchair users, see Wheelchair Accessible Garden Design.

Accessible Garden Paving

For suitable hard surfaces, see Accessible Garden Paving.

Accessible Garden Paths

For route design, see Wheelchair Accessible Garden Paths.

Garden Slopes and Ramps

Where changes in level need step-free access, see Accessible Garden Slopes and Ramps.

Level Access From House to Garden

For smoother movement from the property into the landscape, see Level Access from House to Garden.

Complete Landscaping After a House Extension

A house extension often creates the ideal opportunity to redesign the garden completely.

Our Garden Design After House Extension page explores how:

• Doors

• Views

• Terrace

• Levels

can be reconnected.

Landscaping After Building Work

Building work can leave the garden:

• Compacted

• Uneven

• Damaged

• Full of temporary access routes.

Our Landscaping After Building Work page explores the wider reinstatement process.

Garden Design After Building Work

For a complete redesign, see Garden Design After Building Work.

Garden Levels After an Extension

Our Garden Levels After an Extension page focuses on the relationship between new internal levels and the existing garden.

Garden Design for New Extensions

If the building project has not yet started, see Garden Design for New Extensions.

Planning the landscape early can reduce awkward:

• Steps

• Drainage

• Levels

later.

New-Build Garden Landscaping

New-build gardens are often suitable candidates for complete landscaping because they may lack:

• Mature planting

• Privacy

• Soil quality

• Character.

Our New-Build Gardens page explores these issues.

Garden Design for New-Build Homes

For property-specific design guidance, see Garden Design for New-Build Homes.

Complete Landscaping for Period Properties

Older homes often benefit from a landscape that respects the architecture while providing modern use.

Our Garden Design for Period Properties page explores this balance.

Complete Landscaping for Contemporary Houses

For architectural homes, see Garden Design for Contemporary Houses.

These landscapes often require particularly accurate:

• Alignments

• Paving

• Levels

• Details.

Complete Landscaping for Modern Homes

Our Garden Design for Modern Homes page explores modern residential landscapes.

Complete Country Garden Landscaping

For rural and traditional properties, see Garden Design for Country Gardens.

Complete landscaping may combine:

• Terrace

• Lawn

• Trees

• Meadow

• Orchard

• Naturalistic planting.

Complete Landscaping for Country Houses

For larger country properties, see Garden Design for Country Houses.

Small Garden Landscaping

A complete transformation is not limited to large gardens.

Our Small Garden Design page explores compact spaces where every dimension matters.

Medium Garden Landscaping

For medium-sized plots, see Medium Garden Design.

The challenge is often balancing:

• Patio

• Lawn

• Planting

• Outdoor living

without overcrowding the space.

Large Garden Landscaping

Large sites require stronger masterplanning.

Our Large Garden Design page explores:

• Hierarchy

• Scale

• Views

• Landscape structure.

Landscaping Half an Acre

For larger residential plots, see Garden Design for Half an Acre.

Landscaping an Acre

For substantial sites, see Garden Design for an Acre.

Very Large Garden Landscaping

For estate-style and substantial country properties, see Very Large Garden Design.

At this scale, the garden should be treated as a landscape rather than simply a bigger domestic plot.

Long Narrow Garden Transformations

Our Long Narrow Garden Design page explores how complete redesign can improve:

• Apparent width

• Circulation

• Garden rooms.

Wide Garden Transformations

For broad plots, see Wide Garden Design.

Corner Plot Landscaping

Corner plots often need a complete strategy for:

• Privacy

• Boundaries

• Side gardens

• Access.

Our Corner Plot Garden Design page explores these sites.

Complete Garden Landscaping in North West England

A complete landscaping project in North West England needs to respond to regional conditions.

These may include:

• High rainfall

• Heavy clay soil

• Wet ground

• Sloping sites

• Exposure.

The design and construction should be appropriate for the actual location rather than an idealised climate.

Complete Garden Landscaping in Lancashire

Lancashire gardens may involve:

• Clay soil

• Significant rainfall

• Slopes

• Rural views.

Drainage and ground preparation can be particularly important.

Complete Garden Landscaping in Cheshire

Cheshire projects range from:

• Contemporary residential gardens

• Large country landscapes.

Complete schemes may combine:

• Outdoor living

• Structured planting

• Mature trees

• High-quality construction.

Complete Garden Landscaping in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester projects may need to respond to:

• Restricted access

• Overlooking

• Urban ground conditions

• Neighbouring development.

A full redesign can address these issues together.

Complete Garden Landscaping in Merseyside

Merseyside gardens may range from:

• Established suburban properties

• Period homes

• Contemporary developments

• More exposed coastal settings.

Material and planting choices should respond to the specific site.

Complete Garden Landscaping in the Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley gardens can often connect strongly with the surrounding landscape.

The best complete landscaping may combine:

formal structure close to the house

with:

softer planting and landscape further away.

This allows outdoor living to coexist with:

• Views

• Trees

• Countryside character.

How Much Does Complete Garden Landscaping Cost?

The cost varies substantially because complete landscaping can range from a relatively simple garden rebuild to a highly detailed high-end landscape.

Key cost drivers include:

• Size

• Access

• Existing condition

• Excavation

• Drainage

• Retaining

• Paving

• Structures

• Lighting

• Planting

• Specialist features.

For the broadest cost guide, see How Much Does Landscaping Cost?.

How Much Does It Cost to Completely Landscape a Garden?

For the specific whole-garden cost question, see How Much Does It Cost to Completely Landscape a Garden?.

How Much Does a Garden Transformation Cost?

For transformation-specific budgeting, see Garden Transformation Cost.

Luxury Garden Landscaping Costs

For substantial high-end projects, see How Much Does a Luxury Garden Cost?.

Landscaping £50,000–£100,000 Gardens

For projects in this broad investment range, see Garden Design for £50,000–£100,000 Budget.

The final scope still depends heavily on:

• Size

• Groundworks

• Access

• Specification.

£100,000+ Garden Projects

For larger high-specification schemes, see Garden Design for £100,000+ Projects.

Set a Realistic Landscaping Budget

Before deciding on every feature, establish the overall investment level.

Our How to Set a Budget for Garden Landscaping page explores this process.

Prioritise Structure Before Extras

A strong budget sequence is often:

groundworks and drainage

then:

core hard landscaping

then:

structural trees and planting

then:

specialist features.

It is generally better to build a simpler garden properly than stretch the budget across too many features.

What Makes Complete Garden Landscaping Expensive?

Major cost drivers can include:

• Significant excavation

• Restricted access

• Retaining walls

• Complex drainage

• Large paving areas

• Bespoke features

• Outdoor kitchens

• Mature trees.

The most expensive element is not always the most visible one.

Avoid Judging Landscaping Cost Only by Garden Size

Two gardens of the same area can have completely different costs.

One might be:

• Flat

• Accessible

• Simple.

Another may be:

• Steep

• Waterlogged

• Difficult to access

• Highly detailed.

The work required matters more than the square metres alone.

Phasing Complete Garden Landscaping

Some whole-garden projects can be constructed in phases.

For example:

Phase 1 — groundworks, drainage and levels

Phase 2 — structural hard landscaping

Phase 3 — outdoor living and specialist features

Phase 4 — planting and outer areas.

The exact sequence varies.

Design the Whole Garden Before Phasing

Phasing the construction should not mean designing the garden one area at a time.

A complete plan helps ensure:

• Drainage

• Services

• Levels

• Routes

• Future structures

remain coordinated.

Garden Project Management

Complete garden landscaping may involve:

• Garden designers

• Landscape construction teams

• Electricians

• Arborists

• Specialist suppliers.

Our Garden Project Management page explores how these components can be coordinated.

Choosing a Landscaping Company

A complete garden project can represent significant investment.

Our How to Choose a Landscaping Company page explores what to consider when selecting a contractor.

Questions to Ask a Landscaper

Before appointment, see Questions to Ask a Landscaper.

Important questions can relate to:

• Scope

• Groundworks

• Programme

• Materials

• Responsibility.

Warning Signs When Choosing a Landscaper

Our Warning Signs When Choosing a Landscaper page explores potential red flags.

How Far Ahead Should I Book a Landscaper?

Substantial projects often need planning well before the desired start date.

See How Far in Advance Should I Book a Landscaper?.

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Many ordinary garden works may not require a specific planning application, but certain:

• Structures

• Walls

• Significant level changes

• Property circumstances

can raise additional considerations.

Our Do I Need Planning Permission to Landscape My Garden? page provides a broader introduction.

Project-specific requirements should be checked where relevant.

Complete Landscaping Should Create One Garden

A common weakness in older gardens is that each feature was added at a different time.

The:

• Patio

• Conservatory

• Shed

• Lawn

• Planting

may all belong to different periods.

Complete landscaping provides an opportunity to bring the entire landscape back together.

Good Landscaping Is More Than Good Hard Landscaping

A garden can have beautifully constructed:

• Paving

• Walls

• Steps

and still feel incomplete.

Planting provides:

• Scale

• Softness

• Season

• Atmosphere.

The hard and soft landscape should therefore be designed together.

Complete Landscaping and Long-Term Maintenance

The future maintenance requirement should be considered during design.

Ask:

• Who will maintain the garden?

• How much time is available?

• Is professional maintenance planned?

• How much lawn is desirable?

This can affect:

• Planting complexity

• Hedge quantity

• Lawn area

• Feature selection.

Think About the Garden in Five and Ten Years

A newly completed garden is only the beginning.

Trees mature.

Planting fills.

Hedges establish.

The design should work:

on completion

and:

as the landscape develops.

Frequently Asked Questions About Complete Garden Landscaping

What does complete garden landscaping include?

Depending on the project, it can include design, clearance, excavation, drainage, patios, walls, steps, outdoor living, planting, trees, lawns and lighting.

Is complete garden landscaping the same as a garden makeover?

It can be much more comprehensive. A makeover may improve the appearance of an existing garden, while complete landscaping can alter the layout, levels, drainage and construction.

What is the difference between complete landscaping and a garden transformation?

They overlap. Complete landscaping describes the scope of work, while garden transformation describes the overall change in the garden.

Should I have the garden designed before landscaping starts?

For substantial whole-garden projects, yes. A complete design helps coordinate levels, drainage, materials, planting and features.

Do complete landscaping projects include groundworks?

Usually, where required. Groundworks can include excavation, drainage, foundations, levels and soil preparation.

Can complete garden landscaping include drainage?

Yes. Drainage can be integrated into the project before final patios, lawns and planting are installed.

Can it include an outdoor kitchen?

Yes. Outdoor kitchens can be designed into the wider terrace and entertaining space.

Can it include a pergola?

Yes. Pergolas can form part of the outdoor-living design.

Can it include a fire pit?

Yes. Fire-pit spaces can be designed as part of the complete layout.

Can it include a hot tub?

Yes. Base preparation, privacy, access, planting and lighting can all be coordinated.

Can it include a swimming pool?

Potentially, depending on the project. The wider landscape can be designed around the pool.

Can complete garden landscaping include mature trees?

Yes. Larger trees can be incorporated where suitable access, soil and positioning allow.

Can a sloping garden be completely landscaped?

Yes. Sloping plots may use terracing, retaining walls, steps and planting rather than flattening the entire site.

Can a complete garden be made accessible?

Yes. A full redesign offers a strong opportunity to coordinate routes, levels, gradients, surfaces and seating.

Can I keep parts of my existing garden?

Yes. Mature trees, hedges, walls or other worthwhile features can sometimes be retained and incorporated into the new design.

Can complete landscaping be carried out after a house extension?

Yes. This is often an ideal time to reconsider the relationship between the house and garden.

Can complete garden landscaping be phased?

Yes. Ideally, prepare the complete masterplan first and then divide the construction into coordinated stages.

How much does complete garden landscaping cost?

Costs vary substantially depending on the garden, access, groundworks, construction, planting and specialist features. See How Much Does It Cost to Completely Landscape a Garden?.

How long does complete garden landscaping take?

Programme depends on the scale and complexity of the work, access, ground conditions, materials and weather.

Can Kirman Design manage the complete landscaping project?

For suitable projects, complete landscaping can form part of a fully coordinated Garden Design & Build project from initial design through landscape construction and planting.

Complete Garden Landscaping Should Transform How the Whole Garden Works

The aim is not simply to replace:

old paving with new paving

or:

old planting with new planting.

A true whole-garden project should resolve the relationships between:

house and garden

patio and planting

levels and drainage

privacy and views

outdoor living and open space

and:

construction and planting.

The:

groundworks should support the landscape.

The:

hard landscaping should provide structure.

The:

planting should soften and connect it.

The:

lighting should extend the garden after dark.

And:

every element should feel as though it belongs to the same design.

That is the difference between:

landscaping every part of a garden

and:

creating a complete landscape.

At Kirman Design, we approach complete garden landscaping by combining:

garden design + groundworks + landscape construction + outdoor living + planting + detailing + project coordination.

If you are considering a complete garden transformation in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the Ribble Valley or elsewhere across North West England, designing the entire landscape before construction begins can create a more coherent, durable and enjoyable garden while allowing the available budget to be used more strategically.