Alicia has spent 10 years working in the garden design and horticultural industry gaining a BA (Hons) in Garden Design at The University of Greenwich. Previous to that she received training at Trebah Gardens in Cornwall and worked at a local plant nursery while running a small garden maintenance business where she nurtured a love of plants and their needs.

Since 2012 she has spent 3 yrs working for award winning Marian Boswall Landscape Architects in Kent who specialise in Historic Garden Restoration and while there received training at the prestigious Great Dixter garden in Sussex.

Since returning to the South West in 2015 and establishing Alicia Savage Gardens she has also been working alongside Katherine Roper Landscape Design implementing schemes primarily in Bristol and Cornwall but working throughout the whole of the South West.

The initial site meeting to explore the garden and discuss the brief and concept ideas is free of charge. The information gathered at this initial meeting will then be compiled into a brief document that offers observations and suggestions for the design.

Detailed survey carried out with Leica laser level that includes levels, boundaries and house.

A detailed plan outlining the footprint of the concept with a series of detailed perspectives and sections which provide a sense of space and proposed levels. Materials and planting palettes are also included in this stage.

This phase includes detailed construction drawings which are sent out to landscapers for quoting. Getting the right landscaper for the job is so important and I frequently work alongside Uri Peel of Peel Projects, who is an excellent landscaper with a great breadth of experience.

A detailed plan which proposes where the plants suggested in the concept palette will be best suited in the site and presented in the most aesthetically pleasing way. Plant sourcing is also included in this stage and the client can benefit from a trade discount.

Continued garden maintenance ensures that your new design stays looking at its best and continues to grow and develop. I can recommend qualified gardeners who will help it flourish.

Get in touch to find out more and book your free initial site meeting & consultation.