Designs shaped with you, crafted for the way you live
At Alford and Sowter Landscapes, we believe the best gardens are created through collaboration. Our design process is carefully structured and creative to ensure your outdoor space is not only beautiful, but perfectly suited to your lifestyle and setting.
From coastal gardens to a woodland setting we work closely with you from first concept to final build — creating a garden that feels at home in its surroundings, has timeless style and will grow better year on year.
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Our Design Process
Every project begins with a conversation. We take time to understand how you use your space, what inspires you, and what you want your garden to become. From there, we develop a clear design vision supported by technical detail determined by the level of detail you require from our design service.
Garden Design Service:
- Concept design development
- Fully rendered masterplans
- Detailed planting design and schedules
- 3D visualisations
- Technical construction drawings
- Lighting and water feature design
- Small gardens and courtyards
- Suburban and family gardens
- Front gardens and driveways
- Large rural landscapes
- Commercial landscapes
- Landscape architecture
Garden Design FAQs
Our design fees typically start from £1,500 and are based on the time required to develop your design package. This may include concept plans, planting layouts, technical drawings and 3D visuals. As a guide, design fees are usually around 10% of the overall build cost.
Most design projects take between 3–6 weeks from initial consultation to final drawings. Timescales can vary depending on project complexity, client decisions and any planning considerations.
Our design studio is currently booking new projects approximately two weeks in advance.
While we are proudly based in Cornwall, we undertake design and build projects across the UK.
No — we work on gardens of all sizes. What matters most is the potential of the space, the client’s vision and the opportunity to create something truly special.
Recent Projects
Here are a few recent projects we have undertaken. View our full Portfolio for more.
Contemporary Bungalow Wrap-Around Garden
A terraced multi-functional garden with floating steps, hot-tub and decking. This garden has been designed with the family in mind,
