What to expect when you work with the Martin Coates Garden Studio

MCGS follow an industry standard approach to garden and landscape projects:

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Stage One →

Full design process in three easy steps:

We are in listening mode, keen to understand your hopes and ambition for the space, along with your working budget and timescales.
Initial consultation (remotely or on site)

The practicalities of the garden - its location and microclimate, alongside the needs of its people, animals, plants and overall ecology will be surveyed and written up to create a platform for successful design decisions that we will make together. 

Establish the facts of the site

→ Bespoke garden design concept and mood boards

→ 2D high-res layouts comprising hardscape, planting, and other garden features along with recommended materials and preliminary construction outlines (where required)

→ 3D images and photorealistic presentations to support your decision making

→ Planting plans

→ Construction plans

Briefing note and initial concept / mood board leading to...

A full colour masterplan and planting design for the garden

Where clients would like continued support with the design a second stage is offered below:
Stage Two →

Dig, build and plant

Providing design advice remotely and on site (subject to distance) for the builders, craftspeople, landscapers and gardeners through the completion of the build and/or planting scheme, and its ongoing maintenance

Seeing your design come to life

Identifying specialist suppliers as close to you as possible

Specialist suppliers

Ensuring our values of sustainability and quality is realised for you 

MCGS values

  • "What Martin designed for us really justified going the extra mile to ensure our builders knew every detail of what we wanted, and most importantly how to execute it."

    Alex, Ecclesall (Sheffield)

  • "I struggled to picture what Martin could, and the finished result was something I could barely take in."

    Andy & Kate, Sheffield

  • "Martin really held our hand throughout the design process, and really reinforced the importance of trusting him and the process...and thankfully we did!"

    Angela, Millhouses (Sheffield)

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