We try to make gardens that look like they have seeded themselves and always been.

By minimising hard landscaping and using reclaimed materials, with wilder forms of plants in layers, to increase biodiversity and intrigue.

I have a pragmatic approach to garden design, after 28 years in the industry; so prefer to do some gardening, editing and drawing in the space, before creating proposals.

I also like to be involved in the aftercare; in order to make changes and add more layers over time.

Once we have agreed the initial design, I work with your architect and builders or recommend contractors who quote separately for any hard landscaping/groundworks.

I then source the plants and lay them out intuitively, but I can create visuals, planting plans and mood boards if the budget allows.

I tend to suggest meadows and gravel gardens over traditional flowerbeds, because they require less aftercare and have a higher density of flowers, wildlife and drama.

Plus propose ponds or at least a birdbath, because adding water is one of the best ways we can help wildlife.

I especially love it when clients want to garden with us, so we can show them the “desirable” seedlings - this selective weeding allows the planting to become more naturalistic and dynamic.

We do gardening not “garden maintenance”; we are making and continually creating - not “maintaining” something static.