Project Management Once the landscaping begins, you can commission Gaynor Witchard Garden Design to manage the project on your behalf. This will involve regular site visits and the signing off of work as it is completed. The main reason for this is that landscaping is a specialised area which requires a range of skills. Garden landscaping has a number of construction challenges which are unlike any potential problems found in the interior of a house. Not least weather and wear issues. Therefore, it is particularly important that an experienced and knowledgeable landscaper carries out major external works. The number of visits and the corresponding fee will be agreed with you in advance. Garden Styling Sometimes there is a simply a need to review what already exists, advice on the best way to improve it and tweak it. This may include new planting containers and window boxes, replanting a bed or simply renewing furniture, and sourcing ornamental features or bespoke items such as garden benches. As part of the design consultation service, we can design details such as hand made trellis, benches, plant containers and window boxes. Styling fee: negotiable according to requirements Gardening Courses Visits to your garden can be arranged if you just want a two hour 'one off' workshop to suit your particular requirements, which includes easy to follow notes; Royal Horticultural Society five year record book; soil testing equipment. No gardening tools are supplied. Cost: £150.00 (excludes travelling time and costs outside Cardiff) Garden Border Design Service If you're not sure about what you want to plant and where, help is at hand! You can either send a photo with approximate dimensions, soil type and aspect, or a visit your garden can be arranged to do this. Cost: Please see the design page for planting plan information and prices. House Selling To give yourself the best possible chance of selling your house in the current financial climate, you'll need to make sure buyers aren't put off as soon as they step out of the car. First impressions count. A scruffy uncared for garden can speak volumes, and simple inexpensive changes can make a big difference. We will visit your property, assess your garden and prepare a report of suggested improvements. We can carry out the work if you don't have the time, and supply the plants and planters. Cost: initial visit is priced at £150.00 (excludes travel and transport costs outside Cardiff) Public Speaking Please use the Royal Horticultural Society's Register of Speakers for more information on the topics covered and fees. You can also contact Gaynor direct by telephoning or via the contact page.