About us

We design, build and plant private gardens: from formal country house to densely planted cottage gardens, to oases in London. Naturalistic planting for texture, colour, movement and height throughout the seasons is our signature style. We look to increase ecological diversity and use local materials.

There is also a place for formality, symmetry and grandeur. And for modernity and minimalism. A garden should be born out of the personality of the people who live in it and what they wish for; and in turn, should enrich their lives.

Design

Design starts with a visit, often several visits (that we don’t charge for) to get acquainted with the owners and their garden - microclimate, soil, atmosphere, and the locale - and  agree an outline brief.

We then send a written proposal with visualised ideas for discussion before developing a Master Plan with drawings, recommended plants and materials, timeline and budget. We charge a design fee (typically, less than £1,000).

Build

We relish the doing – the hard and soft landscaping and planting. We assemble a team, led by Mark Lunn that is usually cheaper than corporate contractors and offers a high level of personal service.

We love building ponds, laying paths and terraces, grubbing out trees and hedges, levelling lawns, improving the soil and building bespoke structures.

Plant

We compile detailed planting lists and source the best plants and trees from trade nurseries for healthier plants at lower prices than garden centres. We plant, water, water, water and provide after- care advice. We can also install automatic irrigation systems.