Samantha McKay
Gardening & Landscaping in Norwich, Norfolk
Supply a complete garden design service for you. Whether you're in Norfolk, Suffolk and East Anglia. I am an experienced garden designer with multiple qualifications in design, plants and plantsmanship. My portfolio of work includes a array of both contemporary and traditional garden designs and I've created work varying from the smallest of modern urban gardens, to huge rural gardens in excess of 5 acres in size. Through expert choice of materials and plants incorporated into strong designs I can assist you to reach your dream garden and at the same time minimise the time, cost and effort needed to maintain it in future years.
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read moreBuilding, planting and maintaining a garden can be an expensive business. Mistakes can be costly and fail to deliver what you want from your garden. Having a professionally designed plan can help prevent these sorts of problems as issues can be addressed at the paper stage and before money has actually been spent in your garden. There are several key steps which I work through to make sure that I understand what you need from your garden, and that you get what you expect. Consultation: The first stage is a consultation which typically lasts about an hour.
Garden renovation services
read moreUnless we're moving into a brand new home with a bare plot, most of us have a garden which already has some shape and character to it. That character may be completely overgrown or may no longer suit your taste or requirements. Whatever the challenge, I can help you to see past how things are looking now and show you what a renovation can do for you. Contact me today to find out how my garden renovation services can help make your garden grow.
Gardening in the shade
read moreGardening in the shade, whether under trees or next to a hedge, is the hardest area to plant. However, as long as you prepare the ground well and choose only plants that are happy in this environment, you can create a beautiful and calm garden. Shade can be cast by the orientation of the house, fences and walls and by other large plants such as hedges and trees. Some shade is dappled, such as under Birch trees and some is heavy, from Holly, Oak or Chestnut trees. The most important consideration when planting is working out the type of shade and the type of plants most suitable.
Modern planting designs for your
read moreHard landscaping provides the structure and backbone to the garden, but it's the plants which bring the design and the garden to life. Plants add colour, movement, scent, softness and volume to your garden. As the seasons change, so too do your plants and it's important to use plants that can get the very best from your garden and how you want to use it, whatever the time of year. Whether you're having a complete garden redesign or just looking to refresh a particular part of your garden, my expertise can help.
Professional garden landscaping
read moreSome people have the skills, energy and time to carry out the hard landscaping work themselves. Others need more help and will call in the services of a professional landscaper. Whatever your preference, it's important to understand that landscaping is not a job to be approached lightly. If you go down the route of calling in a landscaper, it's important to get one who can do what's required. I've worked with dozens of landscapers across Norfolk and Suffolk and can help you to make sure that whoever you choose, they're up to the job.
Commerical Garden Design
read moreI provide a professional design service for the commerical and public sector and have worked with schools, care homes, property developers and motor trade groups. When working on commercial designs I always take into account the amount of time clients will have available to look after the schemes and the image the company wants to project. I am also very happy to work alongisde architects, lighting designers and interior designs to provide a seamless service. Commercial clients include Hartismere School, East Anglia Care Homes, Reeves Property Restoration, Langley Abbey Estate and Robinsons Motor Group.
Courtyard Gardens
read moreCourtyards can be very special places, as they tend to be more intimate and self-contained. It is this sense of containment that makes them unique and sought after features of the landscape. However, this very sense of introspection can also make them quite challenging to design. The secret is to manage the space correctly as this effects the ambience you create. The idea of the courtyard garden is to create a cocooning affect but there is a balance between achieving this and not making the area feel cramped and cluttered.
Front Gardens
read moreWhat is often forgotten when designing a front garden area is that the layout needs to direct where people should go. Visitors need to know which door you want them to use. The easiest way to do this is with a clear path. This also needs to be wide enough so you can walk to your door with shopping bags or luggage. Big pots either side of the front door can look very attractive and welcoming but they also help make a statement to direct visitors to the correct entrance. The amount of time spent in the front is often minimal compared to the back.
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