Garden design consultancy offers flexible, professional guidance throughout the process of  creating or evolving your garden. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing  space, it’s a collaborative way to shape your ideas, overcome challenges, and make confident,  informed decisions. From planting strategies to layout advice, the service is tailored to your  space, your style, and your needs — helping you create a garden that’s beautiful, practical,  healthy, and ready for the future. 

While CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) is an powerful tool for creating polished, photo realistic visuals, Studio Sylvie offers a distinctive alternative through evocative, digital illustrations.  These visuals go beyond surface detail to communicate the unique tone, mood, and sense of  place embedded in each project. Emotionally resonant and true to the spirit of the design, they  capture how a space might feel to experience — not just how it will look. This approach offers  clients and collaborators a more intuitive way to understand a project’s potential and helps  communicate both its practical function and character.

Choosing the right package depends on where you are in your garden project and the type of  support you feel would be most helpful.  

If you’re happy to take the reins but would like a sounding board now and then — maybe to help  shape an idea or solve a specific challenge — the seedling package offers flexible, as-you-need it guidance. Think of it like having a designer in your pocket — ready to offer advice whenever  you need a nudge in the right direction.  

If you'd like more involved support — someone to walk alongside you through the design  process — the Rooted package could be the better fit. With five hours to use over time, it allows us to work together step by step, whether you're refining ideas, choosing materials, or planning  out planting in a more considered way.  

If you’d like to stay connected over a longer period — to build ideas gradually or respond to  seasonal changes — the Canopy subscription gives you ongoing access to tailored advice,  regular check-ins, topical prompts and design inspiration.  

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — it’s all about finding the right level of support for you. I’m  always happy to chat if you’re unsure which option would suit you best.

To create a visual that truly reflects your design intent, I generally work from a clear brief, a  moodboard, and a sketch model — something like a basic SketchUp model works well. These  help me understand the atmosphere, structure, and overall direction of the space.  

That said, not every project comes with a fully developed model — and that’s absolutely fine.  Sketch visuals can be created over the top of hand-drawn sketches, or photographs, offering a  flexible way to communicate your ideas visually. If you don’t yet have a model but would like one  created, I offer a separate service to build sketch models from CAD drawings.  

If you're unsure what you need or how best to prepare, feel free to get in touch — I’m always  happy to talk it through and help you get started.

Yes, absolutely! Studio Sylvie is deeply committed to sustainable design practices. From  selecting plants to using eco-friendly materials, we integrate sustainability into every aspect of the  design process. We also consider water management, biodiversity, and creating low maintenance gardens that work in harmony with the local environment. Whether you’re looking to  create a wildlife-friendly garden or reduce your garden’s environmental footprint, we will provide  expert advice and solutions tailored to your sustainability goals.

Studio Sylvie primarily focuses on residential and community spaces, but we’re always open to  meaningful collaborations beyond that scope. If you're working on a commercial or public garden  project and are looking for thoughtful consultancy or evocative design visualisations, we’d be  happy to discuss how we can support your vision. Every project begins with a conversation —  feel free to get in touch.

Booking a consultation with Studio Sylvie is easy! Simply reach out via email at  bronte@asksylvie.co.uk or through the contact form on the website. A free introductory call will  be scheduled to discuss your project and determine which package is the best fit for your  needs. From there, we can arrange our first session and begin your garden transformation!