JON.ASH
Garden Design | Bristol
ABOUT ME!
Hi I'm Jon, a professional garden designer and plant lover based in Bristol. I've studied horticulture, garden design and landscape architecture and practised them for well over a decade! As a keen allotmenteer and naturalist, I like to incorporate edible plants as well as wildlife-encouraging species and methods into my designs.
I'm currently a Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (MCIHort) and a Consultant Member of The Gardeners Guild, for highly qualified and experienced horticulturalists.
I also run a commercial landscape consultancy company that designs urban spaces and generally helps out other professionals in the trade. Through this I have designed school grounds, housing developments, public spaces, show gardens and even shopping centres. After a short hiatus from the domestic scene to build the commercial business, and to relocate from Bournemouth to Bristol, I'm back designing gardens. I just can't stay away from real people and real gardens!
At home I act as mechanic to our 30-something year old VW camper, I tend to tinker when it's not absolutely necessary so if you see me cycling it probably means I have messed with something I shouldn't have!
CONCEPT IDEAS
After so many years of working with people who really only need a bit of help with ideas, I am now officially offering a starter pack.
I'll visit you to find out your needs and provide you with a layout sketch, material options and a plant palette.
Ideal for those on a tight budget, just need some ideas to get started, unsure of what plants are suitable for their garden, or all of the above!
From £200
BASIC DESIGN
A popular option for those with small gardens and the aim to bring in a contractor for the build, but also easy to understand if you're having a go at self-build. Don't forget that I'll always be on hand to advise and guide!
After my initial visit I will provide a clear layout design with on-plan material specification and plant palette. These can then simply be used by the contractor to install the garden.
Extras from the full package can be added if needed.
From £450
FULL PACKAGE
For medium to large gardens and small complex spaces the full package is the only way to go, ensuring a smooth and successful build programme.
In addition to a beautiful design, all the necessary background tasks are completed including full site survey (topographical if needed), construction drawings, full specification, planting plan and schedule, build cost estimates, tender preparation and project management including quality control.
From £1200
PLANTING
I like getting my hands dirty and as it turns out, I'm pretty good with plants too!
Whether you are putting my design into practice or just need a helping hand with your planting scheme, I am available to do the hard work and make sure the right plants go in the right places.
I can also supply quality plants from local nurseries to you at a much more reasonable cost than from the garden centre, so call me before you buy yourself a load of plants!
From £18/hour
GET IN ToUCH!
FIND ME AT
Redbrick House
6 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
0117 287 2707