Jo Keveth Garden Design Process
My Approach
I believe good garden design starts with listening—getting to know you, your space, and how you’d love to use it. Whether you're after a peaceful retreat, a family-friendly garden, or something that simply feels more ‘you’, I’ll work with you to shape a design that feels right for your home and lifestyle.
My process is friendly, collaborative, and down-to-earth. No jargon, no pressure—just thoughtful ideas, creative solutions, and a shared vision for your garden.
How It Works
We Start with a Conversation
We Start with a Conversation
We Start with a Conversation
Every project is unique, but the process tends to follow a similar shape.
We’ll usually start with a walk around your garden, followed by a relaxed chat at the kitchen table (or wherever you’re most comfortable).
I’ll ask lots of questions—about how you’d like to use the space, what you love (and don’t), your style preferences, and any pra
Every project is unique, but the process tends to follow a similar shape.
We’ll usually start with a walk around your garden, followed by a relaxed chat at the kitchen table (or wherever you’re most comfortable).
I’ll ask lots of questions—about how you’d like to use the space, what you love (and don’t), your style preferences, and any practical bits like pets, children, access, privacy, or maintenance. It’s all about getting a feel for what matters to you, so we can shape a garden that truly fits.
Getting The Lay of the Land
We Start with a Conversation
We Start with a Conversation
Even if we're only working on one part of the garden, I’ll always take time to understand the space as a whole—how it connects to the house, the wider setting, and how you move through it. Good design is about more than just the layout of one area; it’s about flow, balance and creating a garden that feels cohesive and considered.
Bringing the ideas to life
We Start with a Conversation
Bringing the ideas to life
Once I’ve got a feel for the space and your vision, I’ll start developing ideas and shaping them into something you can really picture. This usually starts with mood boards to help us pin down the look and feel you’re after—whether that’s soft and natural, bold and contemporary, or somewhere in between.
From there, I’ll create an initial l
Once I’ve got a feel for the space and your vision, I’ll start developing ideas and shaping them into something you can really picture. This usually starts with mood boards to help us pin down the look and feel you’re after—whether that’s soft and natural, bold and contemporary, or somewhere in between.
From there, I’ll create an initial layout plan to show how the space could work—where things go, how they connect, and how the garden will flow. We’ll talk it through together, and you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and preferences.
Design is always a collaborative process, and I’ll refine the plans based on your feedback until we land on something that feels just right for you.