WHY USE A PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGNER

Only fully qualified Registered Members MSGD and FSGD of the society are listed on the Designer Search, and you can search for designers working in your COUNTY, NATIONALLY or OVERSEAS.

Members are required to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct and Good Practice, a statement of principles designed to protect the interests of client and Member alike. Registered Members MSGD and FSGD have passed the SGD accreditation and appraisal process. They are experienced designers who are trained to draw on skills that include:

sound horticultural knowledge
an understanding of ecology, conservation and maintenance
an ability to analyse the garden
to effectively interpret the hopes and wishes of the client
visual and spatial skills
imaginative and creative impulse to transform and unify a site, from the smallest private enclave to the most public open space.

Services offered:

All registered members can provide a professional design service and in addition some may offer specialist skills. They can advise on:

Complete garden designs
Cost estimates for agreed work
Planting design
Hard landscape design
Specialist elements such as water features, lighting, and garden furniture
Obtaining tender prices for works, nominating contractors and monitoring all works to completion
Maintenance schedule and advice
Other specific skills may include historic garden restoration, public spaces or school grounds

The Society of Garden Designers Why use a proffesional designer?