Dip GD (Inst GD ) Certificate GD ( H.C.College ) RHS Qualified Trained @ Bristol Zoological Gardens
BS20 - BS21 -BS48 - BS1 - BS49 - BS22 - BS41 - TA5
No matter how you look at it the concept and procedure of designing a garden is the same whoever it may be done by. As an individual you will have many ideas about what you would like to see in your garden area, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, recreational areas, borders, plants so its vital you get the person ( or business ) with the same concept. A common problem is that sometimes designers are focused on a certain style, one they are comfortable with, and they understand its details.
This can become a hole which sometimes prevents clients from showing there true feelings for the garden. You could be led by trends, colours, more hard landscaping than you originally planned and so more cost, and the ease of management and tranquility you were looking for is not quite there.
When I started garden design I had one thing in mind, to plan and create gardens so that my passion, experience, knowledge and hard work over the years would be put to good use. As a designer and horticulturist I don’t have a solid focus on just one type of garden mainly because plants belong in every garden, they give colour, interest and life and they make the garden a room all on its own.
There is also the point that many people need hard spaces for children, entertaining, mobility , well all this can easily be planned into a garden design. Its all about structure, put the frame in and then let the plants soften the hard edges, fragrance as you brush past leaves, that unexpected plant in flower ( wasn’t there yesterday ) a surprise round every corner, but most importantly it reflects who you are, its your garden, enjoy it.
From a small courtyard to a front garden to a large area there is a style and arrangement that suits all our lifestyles.
Therapeutic
Contemporary
Natural
Floral
Coastal
Eco
Sensory
Historic
An avenue of Forget-Me-Nots Mixed perennial raised border Aruncus Misty Lace Ceratostigma Willmottianum
Tulbaghia and Nandina Domestica Contemporary and green Natural path through woodland A wildlife garden to sit and watch
Pests,plants and management
Its all about keeping your plants looking good and healthy all year round,the soil, nutrients and plant selection.
Use your plants to blend with you and the garden, renovate old borders, re-plan areas, enhance other features ( Conservatory, Extension, Garden Room ) let them work with you not against you.
When I was training at Bristol Zoological Gardens, we had a reputation to keep up and the team of gardeners always did it with a passion.
Salvia Amstaad Tulbaghia /Pennisetum Little Bunny Astrantia Agapanthus Twiste
Destination gardens ( your own space ) - Wildlife havens - Sustainability - Relaxed not Refined - Bold colours and container gardening - Natural planting - Regenerative practices - Crafted spaces not manufactured - Small wild spaces - Utilise empty space - Entertainment areas - Play areas
No set styles in our designs as every garden and client are unique in their own right, from courtyard to entrances ( first impressions ), to front gardens to large areas or gardens, community meeting areas - public areas - care homes - residential housing
Path through front garden borders Wabi-Sabi Softening harsh edges View across garden
Detailed report on your garden area - Covering all aspects so you can plan and manage it smoothly
Current situation - Sometimes it helps to have a view from another person to the positive points your garden has
Evaluating health and condition of plants, selecting the best plants for your specific environment ( every garden is different ), managing soil, pests and diseases, making your garden adaptable, a Horticultural Consultant will make sure your garden flourishes because it is tended with INTENTION.
Border Planning - Landscape Planting - Courtyard Planting - Using the right plants in the right environments
Designed for plants and wildlife Natural Border planning Paths though nature Perennial border plan in shade
Rhododendron Summer border plan design Contemporary border design Cottage garden border
Would you like to know more about the plants in your garden
Looking at just the theory is fine to understand the process, but its the practical side many people struggle with. Inspire offer practical lessons spread over 5 to 6 hours which not only gives the theory but also takes you through the actual task of doing it. We all have different techniques and when we have finished you will have found yours, be more confident and have a contact if there are any further questions, could be 1 day or 1 year later it doesn’t matter.
One to one tutoring in your own garden - Practical as well as theory - Literature to keep you up to date - Information books don’t tell you - Over 50 years of experience on your doorstep - Your garden tasks will soon become instinct rather than chance
