LIMEBROOK GARDEN DESIGN
Gardens Rooted in Nature, Designed for You
Have you ever escaped to the countryside, looking for a small measure of peace?
Perhaps you enjoyed a reinvigorating stroll through colourful meadows or relaxed with a good book & picnic under the dappled shade of a tree.
Limebrook Garden Design captures the essence of these experiences, transforming underused spaces into personal sanctuaries & bringing the restorative effects of nature to your doorstep.
Principal Designer Philip Norman spent his childhood on a hillside farm in South Wales, an experience that deeply influences his design philosophy today.
A graduate of the Cotswold Gardening School, Philip established Limebrook Garden Design with a single ambition: reconnecting clients with the simple joys of outdoor living.
“Witnessing the changing seasons, understanding the land’s rhythms, and appreciating the interconnectedness of nature inspires me to create designs that work with the natural world, not against it.”
Philip Norman
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Philip offers a range of services to meet his clients’ needs, each one of them totally bespoke. Whether you’re looking for a planting plan, a full garden redesign or specific design advice, Philip can help you on your journey:
Design Packages
Transform an outdoor space into the garden of your dreams.
Philip’s design packages are carefully built around the requirements of each client & their budget.
A redesign package typically includes a site appraisal report, finely detailed industry-standard layout plans, beautiful mood boards & captivating 2D & 3D visuals that bring the new garden to life.
Take a look at this Case Study to explore the plans & ideas Philip can deliver for you.
Planting Plans
Give your garden a fresh look without a full renovation.
Hiring Philip to redesign your borders is a budget-friendly way to breathe new life into your garden.
Philip selects plants that are suited to your location, providing a clear blueprint with precise placement, spacing & a beautiful colour scheme that resonates with you.
Consultations
Make informed landscaping choices.
Philip provides consultations and detailed site appraisal reports, empowering clients to make confident project decisions.
This service is ideal for clients who are taking on the bulk of the design and construction process themselves but may need a helping hand with specific ideas.
Case Study:A Family Garden
“This project was developed for a family of young professionals requiring multifunctional space that could grow with their needs over time.”
“The design brief included some ‘must-‘haves’: lawn space for their children, a work from home office, larger raised vegetable beds & outdoor dining space for entertaining guests.“
Read more about the project brief & site survey
“I enjoy the challenge of balancing beauty and functionality in my designs. It‘s so rewarding to create gardens that not only look great but are ecologically sensitive & require minimal adaptation over time.”
“Gardens are never blank canvasses & good design relies on detailed understanding of a garden’s strengths & opportunities. Site surveys like the one pictured here are blueprints that document the precise measurements & layout of a garden as well as any permanent or important features.“
“I combine this with a site analysis report that considers climatic & local factors such as prevailing winds or busy nearby roads, noting anything that could impact the final design”
“Once the garden is surveyed, a project brief is agreed & design work can begin.”
“Shapework is a key starting point – I experiment with shapes & patterns at different scales which become the backbone of my design. I use different design inspirations for each and every project, that’s what makes my final product completely unique.”
Read more about Philip’s design inspiration
“The design inspiration for this project was the ‘Antikythera’ mechanism – an ancient clockwork mechanism. I used the interconnected shapes of the mechanism as my inspiration because, much like cogs in a machine, this family garden had multiple areas that needed to work in harmony.”
“With a framework in place I use the design brief to flesh out specific ideas. I find that curating mood boards & sharing these with my clients is a fantastic way of generating ideas & refining concepts in a colourful & playful way.”
Read more about Mood Boards
“Mood boards are often the first visual representations a client receives, so it’s really important that they communicate the right message about the direction the design is taking.”
“Here I was exploring ideas for underplanting birch trees along a boundary line to gently screen the garden from prevailing winds & prying eyes, without completely obscuring views over the distant countryside.”
“The master layout plan consolidates all of these technical & creative processes into a blueprint detailing the precise layout of the new garden’s features, plus specific material & product choices.”
“This document is used by landscape builders along with any lighting plans & construction specification documents to build the garden.”
Read More about Layout Plans
“In this image you can see how the shapework evolved into distinct spaces orbiting a central lawn. These areas are linked by a connecting path that pivots around a circular water feature that acts as a centrepiece visible from the seating areas.”
“The placement of the lawn at the centre of the garden was a deliberate design choice to symbolise the place of children & family values at the heart of the client’s household.”
“3D visuals are useful for depicting ideas at different scales. Here I’m using a collage technique to illustrate how an existing flower bed & redbrick wall could be enhanced with additional planting to create a scheme with contrasting shapes and colours.”
“This 3D image depicts views from the boundary towards the proposed garden office. This showcases a delightful ‘walk to work’ along treelined paths that are underplanted with vibrant shrubs and flowers.“
Read More about 3D Imagery
“Note the living ‘green’ roof atop the studio. Viewed from the upper floors of the client’s house, the green roof seamlessly blends the new office structure into a patchwork quilt of surrounding fields. This is a deliberate nod to the countryside location of the property & this attention to detail is so important in good design.“
“Here’s an aerial view of the design showing how I developed the initial pencil drawing into a colourful portrayal of the client’s new garden.“
“As you drag the slider from left to right observe how some of the ideas evolved. For example, the layout of raised vegetable beds at the bottom of the image changed over time ,as did the density & placement of trees along the boundary.”
Design Process
Garden design involves four stages. Philip believes that strong working relationships achieve the best results, so he regularly consults with clients at each stage of the journey.
Consultation
Understanding your vision
Philip begins the process with a friendly chat to understand your dreams and aspirations for your garden.
Do you love entertaining? Prefer a relaxing oasis? Do you need a child-friendly space?
Following the initial conversation Philip will provide a questionnaire that’s designed to understand your needs in more detail.
Discussing your lifestyle
Philip will discuss how you intend to use the garden, what activities are most important, and how much maintenance you’re comfortable with.
Evaluating your budget
It’s really important to have a realistic discussion about your budget at an early stage so that Philip can tailor his services to meet your financial goals.
Site Survey & Analysis
Measuring & mapping your garden
Once the scope of the project is agreed detailed measurements will be taken of your garden, noting all the important features.
In some cases this will be undertaken by a third-party contractor. Philip will advise the best approach based on your particular outdoor space.
Environmental analysis
Philip will analyse factors like sunlight patterns, soil quality, slopes, and any existing structures to build a complete picture.
Identifying opportunities & challenges
Philip will highlight areas of your garden with great potential and pinpoint any limitations to keep in mind.
Concept Design Development
Initial sketches
Philip will develop initial design ideas with rough sketches giving you a sense of the overall layout options.
Refining the concept
Philip will work with you to fine-tune the concept, ensuring it aligns with your vision, functional requirements, and budget.
Presenting the concept
A visual representation of the initial concept will be shared with you, which may include 2D or 3D plans & mood boards.
Sourcing materials
Specific materials will be recommended for your hardscaping elements, like stone, pavers, and decking, to ensure harmony with your design vision.
Master Plan Creation
Detailed drawings
Once the concept is agreed a detailed master plan will be created to scale. This plan will encompass all the elements of your new garden, including hardscaping, softscaping, water features, furniture and lighting.
Planting plans
Working with your preferences, Philip will select a beautiful and sustainable plant palette, then create a planting plan that shows their exact placement, quantities, and spacing.
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