About
Twenty Years Of Garden Design
About
Kate Shutt
Kate’s passion for the garden started very young. She trained in Art, Graphic Design and Illustration at Reigate Art School and at Northbrook College before turning her studies to Design and Planting at the prestigious Merrist Wood College — a foundation that shapes every garden she creates.
Her 20 year career has taken her all across the south of England, working in and creating over 500 gardens.
Kate brings a blend of artistic vision and plantsmanship to every garden she designs. Her work is characterised by considered by her sense of colour in her planting schemes, sculptural structure and spaces that feel both flowing and natural.
Design Process
1. Initial Consultation
A chance for us to meet you to discuss your requirements, look around the garden and assess what the project might entail.
4. Design Concept
Information gathered from both the site survey and client brief will allow me to present you with a design concept. We can then discuss the plan and make any necessary adjustments
2. Client Brief & Quotation
Following our first meeting I will provide my written understanding of the client brief along with a quotation for design works
5. Master Plan
A fully rendered and scaled design will be produced along with supporting construction drawings, site sections and a specification of works.
3. Site Survey
On acceptance of the quotation I will carry out a full site survey. This includes a topographical survey, soil analysis, study of existing services, any site restrictions and then a contract is signed by both parties.
6. Planting Plans
A detailed planting plan to support the Master Plan is provided showing plant varieties, spacing and maintenance requirements
Build
Contractors
When the construction of your garden begins, Kate works with a trusted network of skilled landscaping contractors, managing the build process on your behalf so you have a single point of contact throughout to ensure that every garden is built with care, precision, and attention to detail.
At Surrey Hills Garden Design, we believe the best results come from a strong connection between design and build. By working closely together throughout the process, our team fully understands the vision behind each project and brings it to life to the highest standards.
Once your design plans have been finalised, transforming your garden from paper into a beautifully crafted outdoor space becomes a smooth and straightforward process.
1
The process kicks off by sourcing and selecting the final materials from those that have been suggested for your scheme. We will show you a range of samples and images as well as making nursery visits to consider specimen plants.
2
When the final decisions have been made on plants and materials we will put together a clear and concise tender to reflect these decisions and discuss these costings in detail with you.
3
As soon as the costings have been approved we will be able to schedule the works and create a bespoke project timeline for your scheme.