Thoughtful, Plant-Led Design
How I Can Help
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or looking to update an existing garden, the task ahead can be daunting. If you think you can make better use of your space, want your garden to have interest all year round, or simply need help selecting plants that will establish and thrive in your conditions, I can help.
From bringing character and charm to stark new build gardens, creating comfort and privacy in overlooked town gardens to developing intimate, useable spaces within large rural spaces, I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw on.
Design Services
Transform your outside space with a fully bespoke design, encompassing spatial layout, hard landscaping specifications and planting plans. Every detail is curated to ensure your garden is harmonious, practical, and tailored entirely to you.
Planting is a powerful way to update and elevate an existing garden without structural change. It is often the most complex aspect of design, considering structure, texture and form, as well as colour. Every plan is carefully considered to deliver balance, interest and beauty throughout the year.
Sometimes you just need an outsider’s perspective on layout, planting, materials or problem areas. Drawing on my experience in horticulture as well as design, I’m happy to have informed discussions to help you understand how to proceed with your garden improvements.
About me
I’ve had my hands in the soil my whole life. Growing up on a mixed farm, I’ve always felt most at home outdoors. After several years behind a desk, I found my way back to the land. It’s been a true privilege to have worked in some of the South West’s most beautiful and prestigious gardens, learning from inspiring gardeners. Expanding my practice into design felt like a natural next step.
Having graduated with Distinction from the Garden Design School, learning under the industry leading Robin Templar Williams, I offer insightful, practical and plant-focused garden design throughout the South West.
The Design Process
Consultation
We’ll meet to assess your outside space and go through your garden aspirations. This will inform the project brief and specific design process for your garden. From here, site surveys will be organised.
Planting Design
I’ll create plans for all the planted areas, with an exact size and location for every plant. This allows me to be accurate in the procurement of stock, and creates considered, balanced and beautiful schemes.
Site Surveys
Dependant on size and complexity, topographical and soil surveys are either undertaken in house, or trusted contractors are appointed. This ensures the design is based on accurate data.
Tender Documents
Specification of works documents will be prepared and sent out to contractors as part of a tender package. From here, we will appoint an acredited contractor to bring the design to life.
Concept Design
Informed by the brief and site surveys, I’ll create a concept design focussing on layout and hard landscaping materials, with consideration to a planting palette.
Planting
Where possible, I like to undertake the planting myself, ensuring the plants are given the best start. For large schemes, I work alongside trusted contractors.
Technical Specification
Once the concept design is approved, setting out drawings, cross sections, level plans and hard landscaping drawings are completed. Where necessary, structural engineers will be appointed.
Completion
Following the completion of the works, I’ll provide you with a maintenance schedule to keep your garden on track and well cared for as it matures. Now it’s time to enjoy your new space!
Get in touch
If you’re considering a garden project and would like to talk it through, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.