Start with the right questions
Existing plants can give a redesigned garden maturity and character. Assess their condition and location before deciding what should stay, move or be replaced.
- Map significant plants and their relationship to the new layout.
- Consider access and protection during construction.
- Review how new paving and levels affect planting areas.
Retention needs a work plan
Marking a tree as retained is only the start. Its surrounding area must be considered when planning excavation, storage and circulation. Ask the landscape team to explain the protection and aftercare approach, and distinguish any proposed relocation from a guarantee that a plant will establish successfully.
What to ask for
Before agreeing the next stage, request the following information in a form you can review with your project team.
- A retained and proposed planting schedule
- Protection measures integrated into the construction plan
- An establishment review after installation
Bring the brief to a specialist
Share your location, current photographs, approximate dimensions and priorities. A scoped review can then identify the information needed for a useful proposal. Product choices, project dates and final prices should follow the actual property and agreed specification.
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A review of your property and priorities can turn general guidance into a defined brief.
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