Every successful garden begins with the right advice. At First Garden Design, our one-to-one consultancy service provides homeowners across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire and the Cotswolds with expert insight, creative ideas and practical solutions tailored to their outdoor spaces.
With years of experience in garden design, we work closely with you to understand your aspirations and guide you towards a garden that truly reflects your lifestyle and property.
Why Choose a Consultancy First?
Our consultancy sessions give you the clarity and confidence to make the right decisions before committing to design or construction. We help you:
Assess the potential of your garden
Explore creative design options suited to your home
Avoid costly mistakes with informed, professional guidance
Understand how best to phase or develop your garden project
Connect ideas with practical, achievable outcomes
This service is particularly valuable if you’re unsure where to begin, or if you want independent advice before approaching contractors.
What to Expect from Your One-to-One Session
A consultancy typically includes:
A walk-through of your garden, identifying opportunities and challenges
Discussion of your lifestyle, preferences and budget
Professional recommendations tailored to your property
Guidance on next steps — whether that’s a full garden design, planting plans, or simply refining your ideas
You’ll leave with a clearer vision, practical advice, and confidence to move your project forward.
Local Consultancy Expertise
Every county and landscape presents unique opportunities — and challenges. Our consultancy adapts to the character of your home and its setting:
Oxfordshire
Balancing historic architecture with modern living, from compact Oxford townhouses to larger family gardens in Banbury and Witney.
Buckinghamshire
Guiding clients in Aylesbury and Buckingham on creating gardens that connect contemporary extensions with rural surroundings.
Berkshire
Helping homeowners in Reading, Newbury and Windsor shape outdoor spaces for entertaining and family life.
Northamptonshire
Advising on design strategies for village homes and countryside plots in Brackley, Towcester and beyond.
The Cotswolds
Working sensitively with period stone houses, rolling landscapes and contemporary country retreats.
This regional knowledge ensures our consultancy is not just expert, but also tailored to your location and lifestyle.
From Advice to Action
Your consultancy is just the beginning. Many clients choose to build on our recommendations with further design support. For some, that might mean a planting plan to refresh a border. Others may require a survey and master plan to guide a full transformation.
Whatever the scale, your one-to-one session will leave you with clear options and confidence in the next steps.