Multi Award Winning Garden Design
As seen on the BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect
Pavestone Preferred Designer
Finding inspiration from nature
Visiting gardens was a family activity from an early age, further encouraged by most of the time at home being spent outdoors. In terms of hobbies, everything stemmed from art! Drawing detailed flower sketches, and painting from photos of gardens visited was where it began.
Wanting to transform the hobby into a career was the goal! I have now been designing and building gardens for over 20 years, and Garden Design continues to harness the same passion as it did back then.
Whatever your requirements, let me design your dream garden
Garden Design
A garden is a canvas where nature meets creativity. As a garden designer, I take pride in crafting spaces that reflect the unique style and personality of each homeowner. Whether it’s a serene retreat filled with tranquil water features or a vibrant space bursting with colorful blooms, my goal is to create a garden that not only complements your home but also enhances your quality of life. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an outdoor sanctuary that resonates with your dreams and aspirations.
“Your garden design will be unique to you and your property. Your garden will stand out and you will be the envy of your neighbours”
Working on bespoke projects means that I have a wide range of experience in different sites, styles, features and materials. Over the years I have mostly concentrated on private gardens for individual clients, but quite often work on public spaces including University Campus’s, Hospital Sites, Business Headquarters and Botanical Gardens.
Garden Design includes a wide range of ingredients, and each detail requires comprehension. Whether working on a private or public spaces, design packs include details on a variety of information from materials through to plants. Using hand drawn techniques to create plans, sections and 3D images (on request).
We cover all aspects of garden, planting design & soft landscaping
Soft Landscaping
Design Work
Personalised Garden Design Packs
Are you ready to transform your outdoor space into a botanical paradise? Look no further! My design packs are meticulously curated to your individual requirements bringing beauty, functionality, and inspiration to your garden.
What’s Inside:
- Design Notes and Plans: Expert guidance to help you visualize your dream garden. From layout ideas to colour schemes, I’ve got you covered.
- Plant Lists with Picture Dictionaries: Discover a diverse range of flora. Each plant comes with a snapshot, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
- Advice Sheets: Need tips on soil preparation, watering schedules, or pruning techniques? These advice sheets have got your back.
Whatever your requirements, let me design your dream garden!
Virtual Garden Design Consultations
Distance is no obstacle! If you’re comfortable measuring your own garden, we can conduct the entire consultation via video chat. Once we’ve discussed your needs and preferences, simply relax and await the arrival of your personalised design pack in the mail. Your dream garden is just a video call away!
Discover the potential of your outdoor space today
Unbox Joy with a Specially Curated Gift Box!
Whether celebrating a new home, a wedding, or the festive season, these charming boxes are the perfect gift. Each one includes a voucher for my garden design services, paired with your choice of The Clovelly Soap Co soaps and nailbrush, or eco-friendly Wool Pots.
Gift delightfully. Gift thoughtfully.
Preferred Designer
In the world of garden design, every element plays a pivotal role in creating a harmonious and functional outdoor space. As a Preferred Designer for Pavestone, I have access to a wide range of high-quality materials that can bring any garden vision to life.
For RHS Tatton in 2023, I chose Amalfi paving for its elegant and durable qualities, ensuring that the garden not only looks exquisite but also stands the test of time. It’s these details that transform a garden from a mere plot of plants to a living work of art.
As part of my Design Kits, I include a copy of the Pavestone Brochure. This resource assists my clients in realising their dream gardens.
Garden Shows and Events
I love taking part in Garden Shows and Events. Over the years, I’ve designed and worked on more than 40 Show Gardens at various RHS Events, BBC Gardeners World, Gardening Scotland, Ascot Spring Show, and even a few international events like the Besiktas Flower Show and the Horticultural Expo Beijing. In 2024, I won a Platinum Medal at Gardeners’ World Live, adding a prestigious accolade to my portfolio. This also marked my 20th year at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park coinciding with its 25th Anniversary.
Sharing knowledge and
experience
Whilst studying I was fortunate to meet so many people that would later prove to become valued colleagues, who still teach me a thing or too! Wanting to pass on my experiences and give back to the industry, I give various talks and short courses on a regular basis.
Writing and presenting a Garden Design Diploma course through to a range of Short Courses on Garden Design, Drawing and even Floral Design. (Floral Design and Floristry is something that I have studied and practiced over the years, running alongside my horticultural ventures – still creating various floral tributes for events such as weddings when commissioned).
Your Garden Made Perfect
You may recognise me from various TV and Media appearances with the latest showcasing my designs as one of the members of the Garden Design Team on the BBC’s “Your Garden Made Perfect”.
The programme features Pip Probert, Helen Elks-Smith, Manoj Malde, Joel Bird, Tom Massey, Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Oliver Bond, and Steve Williams, with Angela Scanlon presenting.
I was able to create practical gardens demonstrating everyday materials, used in a bespoke way, creating gardens unique to each client.
A wonderful experience and one I hope to repeat in the future, to continue allowing people to understand the design process better.