Based in London and the Cotswolds I am available to work in either area or anywhere in between. Similarly, I can help with any size of garden from a compact central London courtyard through to an extensive parkland estate and I have experience working at both scales.
There is no one particular style of garden that I design either. I love colour, texture and scent and so my own gardens are a riot for the senses because that is what makes me happy in my own space. Much of my job is to understand what sparks joy in you and to help create a garden that fits you and your life perfectly.
Where I work
I will always tailor my approach to what best suits you and your garden but in broad terms the services that I can offer are:
Garden Design & Build
From initial concept and mood-boards through to a full masterplan and detailed planting and construction drawings. Shortlisting of landscape contractors and provision of a full tender package as well as management of the build if required. In all cases I will oversee the final planting.
How I can help you
Wildlife & Planting Consultancy
Advice and planting audits to improve the ecological health of your garden. From ideas on pollinator borders or hedgerow and habitat creation through to full planting schemes chosen to work more sustainably with the local landscape and resources.
I also specialise in the design and build of traditional dew or cloud ponds, once a common site across the high chalklands of Sussex, the Cotswolds and the Yorkshire moors. Please see the Dew Pond section in Portfolio for further details.
Garden History & Site Research
Research into a garden or site’s history to inform a restoration or a new design — particularly useful for period properties, planning applications or any garden that might hide more of a past than is first apparent.
Evidence of a garden’s previous incarnations, or its earlier relationship to current or past buildings can be used to justify planning decisions both for the house and the garden when applying for council permission.
My garden design process
If you are interested in the garden design service then the following is a breakdown of the process I use. In most cases each step of the process is required, unless otherwise noted, and my fees are calculated accordingly.
Consultancy and individual research is carried out on a more ad-hoc basis depending on the requirements although in all cases I charge on a daily rate.
Initial consultation Meeting with the client to discuss their ideas, potential budget and requirements
Site survey Analysis of the garden and associated site including its physical characteristics and constraints, ecological profile, history and relevant local context
Sketch proposal Preliminary design layout and hard and soft landscaping ideas to be discussed and agreed with client
Overall master plan Confirmed design to include all hard and soft materials and a suggested planting palette. Visualisation available in 3D if requested
Planting plans Names, sizes, quantities and locations for both costing and final layout. To include a plant maintenance schedule if requested
Tender package All plans plus relevant construction and technical design details to be sent out to contractors to quote (either client own or as advised). To include a full bill of materials if requested
Construction stage Management of the build is also available on request and can be discussed as part of the tender package agreement either on a daily or hourly chargeable basis
