From site visit to planting plan
Garden design
For family homes and new builds, we prepare a tailored garden design — from the site visit and garden study to the layout, 3D visualisation and planting plan. We match the design to the actual terrain, the house, the budget and the way you want to use the outside space. The result is a garden project that can also be built in stages.
How a design comes together
How a garden design comes together
Garden design planning rests on four steps. Each has its own output, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
- Site visit. We walk the plot with you. We look at orientation, the slope of the land, the state of the soil, existing greenery and what you expect from the garden.
- Garden study. The site plan shows functional zones, lawn, beds, paths, seating and other hard surfaces. It lets us agree on the garden architecture of the space before anyone starts on detail.
- Project and planting plan. Once the study is approved, we complete the layout and the agreed visualisation. The planting plan then sets out the specific species, quantities and placement, including how it ties into irrigation if that is part of the job.
- Build. Soil preparation, planting and follow-on work such as irrigation or hard surfaces we can handle directly, so design and build stay in one pair of hands.
The same sequence applies to an ornamental garden, a modern one, a front-garden design or a whole plot at a new build. What changes is the scope of the outputs, not the order of the steps.
What to prepare for the site visit
The visit goes faster and its result is more accurate when you have to hand:
- approximate plot dimensions or a cadastral extract,
- photos of the garden as it stands, ideally from several angles,
- an idea of how you want to use it — relaxing, play space for children, growing, or a mix,
- a rough budget, so the design doesn't head somewhere you can't then build,
- details of water and electricity where you are considering irrigation or lighting.
What decides a composition here
On Medzibodrožie plots near the Bodrog, the Latorica and the Tisa we routinely meet heavier alluvial soil: it holds moisture for a long time, but waterlogs after heavy rain. A few metres away the soil can be light and quick to dry — the difference within a single garden is often greater than the difference between villages.
Two things follow for a design. The placement of lawn and beds has to respect where water stands after rain and where it disappears, or it shows up only in the second season. And the basis for irrigation cannot be drawn by eye; the zones have to match what the soil actually turns out to be.
That is why we never skip the site visit, even on small plots. A composition is decided on the ground, not over a cadastral map.
Where we work as landscape architects in Eastern Slovakia
We always carry out the site visit and survey in person directly on your plot. The distance from our base in Kráľovský Chlmec determines the timing of the visit and the optimal scope of project documentation.
Garden design and landscape architecture in Kráľovský Chlmec and Medzibodrožie
In our home region, site visits are usually arranged within a few days. We prepare garden projects and 3D visualisations for family homes in Kráľovský Chlmec, Streda nad Bodrogom, Veľké Kapušany, Somotor, Boťany, Čierna nad Tisou and surrounding villages. The visit, study and all communication can run in Slovak or Hungarian.
Landscape architect in Trebišov district — garden design in Trebišov and Sečovce
We travel regularly to Trebišov, Sečovce, Slovenské Nové Mesto, Michaľany and villages across the Trebišov district. We most often design gardens for new builds, handling soil levelling and decompression, terrain modelling, terrace placement and planting plans aligned with the irrigation system.
Garden design in Michalovce and landscape architecture in Michalovce district
In Michalovce, Strážske, around Zemplínska šírava, in Vinné and across the Michalovce district we design full gardens and entrance front gardens. On open Zemplín plots, landscape architecture focuses on natural windbreaks, shading the living zone with trees, and low-maintenance ornamental grasses and perennials.
Landscape architect and garden design in Košice and Košice-okolie
We have no branch in Košice; we travel to the city and Košice-okolie villages (e.g. Rozhanovce, Haniska, Valaliky, Sady nad Torysou or Malá Ida) for family home garden projects. As plots around Košice often slope, the garden study addresses terrain grading, retaining walls, terracing and stormwater drainage.
Frequently asked questions about garden design and landscape architecture
Project pricing, deliverable scope, locations across Trebišov and Michalovce districts, turnkey builds.
- How much does a garden design cost, and what determines the price?
- Pricing depends on plot size in m², terrain slope and complexity (sloping vs flat), and the selected scope of deliverables. A basic garden concept with layout is the most accessible; a comprehensive project with photorealistic 3D visualisations, a detailed planting plan and irrigation specs provides an exact guide for construction. We discuss the indicative build budget during the site visit so the plan aligns with your finances. We quote exact pricing after the survey — not from a map estimate.
- What exactly do I receive in the garden design?
- The scope is agreed in advance. A standard project includes an architectural study, a 2D layout plan with functional zoning, 3D visualisations of key angles, a planting plan with botanical and common names, quantities and positions, specs for automatic irrigation, and a full bill of materials.
- Do you produce 3D garden visualisations?
- Yes, 3D garden design is prepared as part of the project. A 3D visualisation is especially useful where elevation changes are hard to picture — sloping ground, retaining walls, mature trees near the house or the view from the terrace. On smaller flat plots, a technical plan with sections is often clearer and more cost-effective; we provide our recommendation after the site visit.
- Do you work as landscape architects throughout the Trebišov and Michalovce districts?
- Yes. Across the Trebišov district (Kráľovský Chlmec, Trebišov, Sečovce, Slovenské Nové Mesto, Veľké Kapušany) and the Michalovce district (Michalovce, Strážske, Vinné, Zemplínska šírava and surrounds), we provide end-to-end services from surveying and garden design to plant supply and turnkey construction. We travel for site visits in person.
- When is the best time to start garden design?
- The best time for design is during winter and early spring (November to March). This allows ample time for the garden study, 3D visualisations and fine-tuning details without rushing. As soon as the ground thaws in spring, earthworks, irrigation and planting can begin immediately. We prepare designs year-round; late summer is ideal for planning autumn planting.
- Do you design small gardens and front yards?
- Yes. On smaller plots every detail counts: a misplaced tree shades the space, and a poorly routed path cuts down usable area. A front yard or courtyard design is smaller in scale but demands precise landscape architecture — resolving the driveway, parking, boundary setbacks and the view from the street.
- Can you also build the garden you design?
- Yes. Following project approval, we seamlessly proceed with soil preparation, earthworks, automatic irrigation installation, planting trees and perennials, and lawn installation (turf rolls or seeding). Having design and construction in one pair of hands ensures the finished garden matches the plans exactly without cost overruns.