Our approach starts with listening
We begin by listening carefully to your brief and understanding your goals, priorities, and the unique character of your site.
Every design responds to the client brief, the setting, and the architecture, creating gardens that feel in harmony with their surroundings and reflect the spirit of the place.
This approach reflects the values that guide our studio, which you can read more about here.
Sustainability & impact
We believe that stunning high-end gardens are achievable without compromising on sustainability.
By combining thoughtful planting, careful material choices, and climate-responsive design, we create gardens that are both visually striking and
environmentally responsible.
We aim to make a positive impact, supporting biodiversity and wellbeing in every garden we design.
Design approach & planting
We design
Town gardens
Compact or mid-size urban gardens shaped for flow, seasonal interest, and visual impact.
Public spaces
Landscapes that balance beauty, accessibility, and sustainability, created in partnership with organisations such as the National Trust.
Large country gardens
Expansive gardens designed around architecture, topography, and how you experience the space.
Show gardens
Gardens for the Chelsea Flower Show and similar events, where design, planting, and materials work together to tell a story.
From initial consultation and site analysis to detailed design, planting plans, overseeing construction and maintenance plans, we provide a complete, client-focused service.
Every project is tailored to the garden type, scale, and your objectives, ensuring a garden that is beautiful, resilient, and stands the test of time.
Finalising the details
We translate the design into detailed construction drawings, planting plans, specifications, and cost schedules. Tender documents are prepared where needed, helping you get accurate quotes and ensuring all elements are carefully planned before construction begins.
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Bringing your design to life
We oversee the build, coordinating with trusted contractors and craftspeople, providing regular updates and site visits, and maintaining clear communication at every stage. After completion, we offer guidance and management plans to support the ongoing growth and care of your garden.
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Defining your concept
We develop initial design concepts using mood boards, sketches, and visuals to explore plants, materials, layouts, and styles. Through collaborative feedback, we refine these ideas into a masterplan you love, ensuring it meets your objectives and maximises the potential of your space.
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Clear communication from day one
A call or video call helps us understand your ideas, priorities, and expectations. We follow this with a garden visit to explore the space in person and then provide a clear brief and proposal, including fees and next steps, so everyone is aligned from the start.
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Joe and his team have been creative but also highly service orientated, and helped drive my project through on an ambitious timeline. They have carried the burden of the unglamorous detail with great precision and follow through while also providing me vision, shape and reality to various ideas. They have been a pleasure to work with and have created a really spectacular foundation for my garden to build on.
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FAQs
We offer full garden design services as well as project management. We create detailed designs and then oversee the implementation, working closely with trusted contractors to ensure the project is delivered to the highest standard. Contact us with any further questions you may have.
How long does the typical design process take?
For a relatively small garden, the full process — from initial consultation through to completed construction — typically takes a minimum of six months. Timelines can vary depending on the complexity of the design, site conditions, and whether planning permission or other approvals are needed. We’ll provide a more detailed schedule once we’ve discussed your project in depth. We currently have a 6 month waiting list before we can even start the process, so if you’re considering having your garden designed please get in contact soon.
Can you design for specific styles?
We don't follow a fixed style, as we believe in designing gardens that truly reflect the spirit of the place and complement the surrounding architecture. Whether you're looking for a modern, traditional, wildlife-friendly, or low-maintenance garden, we tailor each design to suit your unique preferences and the characteristics of your space.
Do you work with existing gardens or new projects?
We work with both. Some clients are happy with the overall layout of their garden but want a fresh planting scheme or an update to specific areas. We can redesign sections of an existing garden, develop new areas, or refresh and enhance what’s already there to better suit your needs and style.