3D ISN'T JUST AN IMAGE
"At The 3D Gardener; it’s a design mindset! Refined over decades to transform your garden vision into reality."
Make the garden an extension of your home
Create a seamless transition between your home and garden: embrace indoor-outdoor living. By connecting the garden to your home, it just makes sense. When you truly love your garden, you'll find yourself loving your home even more. Make the garden an extension of your living space and experience the ultimate enjoyment of both.
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Meet David...
David, a skilled Award Winning garden designer and visual artist in Suffolk, offers comprehensive 3D design services to clients nationwide. With 13 years of experience and a passion for crafting functional yet beautiful outdoor spaces, I specialize in creating gardens that captivate the eye and nourish the soul.
My rural upbringing and love for gardening, fostered by my parents, ignited my lifelong affinity for nature and design. Following my heart, I pursued a Garden Design Diploma at Otley College in Suffolk and continually hone my skills through ongoing education.
I founded The3DGardener, merging my passions for design, 3D visualization, and gardens. Driven by a desire to give back, I actively engage in community projects, sharing my expertise to enhance public spaces and foster a deeper connection to nature.
My own garden serves as a personal sanctuary, reinforcing my belief in the transformative power of outdoor environments. Through my work, I aim to spread this sense of peace and joy to others, enriching lives and communities alike.
"Dave is an experienced professional - enthusiastic and driven, he will provide great design and solutions for any garden. His 3d photorealistic presentations are an amazing way to visualise these designs."
Josh Fenton, Kent, UK
"We have absolutely loved working with David on our garden landscaping and can't recommend him more highly. With his invaluable help, extensive knowledge and inspiring design skills; we have created a wonderful space that we are incredibly proud and pleased with"
Lucy & Tom Ferber, Suffolk, UK
04 Technical Design
Once the master plan is approved, we create technical drawings. These include setting out plans, lighting locations, level plans, and cross-sections, along with any necessary details.
05 Planting Design
The planting plan details the locations of all proposed plants and includes a plant schedule with exact names, sizes, and quantities for costing, ordering, and setting out. A mood board of all plants is provided to give you a sense of the desired look.
The Design Process
01 Consultation
The design process begins with a site visit and an initial consultation. During this time, the primary goal is to fully understand your aspirations and needs for the garden while assessing the existing space. Following this meeting, you will receive a written brief detailing the fee structure, design process, and a comprehensive summary of your goals for the space.
02 Concept Design
The next step involves a topographical survey of the site, capturing its layout, levels, and utilities.
Based on this survey, we create concept designs in both 2D and 3D formats. To support these concepts, we also produce mood boards. At this stage, the emphasis is on the overall layout rather than specific details.
03 Developed Design
Once the concept design is approved, we develop it into a comprehensive master plan. This includes material palettes, spatial arrangements, and planting locations, along with a proposed planting palette that outlines the general character of the garden. We also enhance the 3D imagery to provide a realistic sense of the space.
04 Technical Design
Once the master plan is approved, we create technical drawings. These include setting out plans, lighting locations, level plans, and cross-sections, along with any necessary details.
05 Planting Design
The planting plan details the locations of all proposed plants and includes a plant schedule with exact names, sizes, and quantities for costing, ordering, and setting out. A mood board of all plants is provided to give you a sense of the desired look.
06 Tender Documents + Site Inspections
The tender package is then assembled and sent to contractors for quotes. We collaborate with a range of trusted contractors who can bring the designs to life, or you are welcome to choose your own contractor.
Once construction begins, I offer the option of regular site visits to monitor progress, address changes, and ensure the project is built according to the plans.
David will personally set out the plants once the build is complete.