Creating sustainable gardens in the New Forest
At the heart of my garden design practice lies a desire to transform outdoor spaces into havens of tranquility, filled with beautiful, resilient plants that complement the unique characteristics of each site.
My designs often feature drifts of perennials and ornamental grasses, elements of which can be left standing through the winter to enhance the garden's visual appeal throughout the seasons, while also promoting biodiversity.
Sustainability is a key consideration when creating a new garden, as is collaboration with clients at every step of the design process, with the aim that the finished garden will provide enjoyment for its owners for years to come.
Be inspired…
Sun-drenched prairie
Sunny, open areas can be filled with ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant prairie plants such as Echinacea, which are a magnet for pollinators.
Woodland glade
Shady corner? No problem. Green it up with woodland-edge plants such as ferns, with pops of colour from spring bulbs, foxgloves and hellebores.
Wildflower meadow
Bring a touch of wilderness to the fringes of your plot with an annual or perennial meadow. You don’t need rolling acres, but a sunny aspect is helpful.
Making beautiful gardens, together
Whether you are looking to completely re-imagine your outdoor space, create a new kitchen garden, or overhaul the planting in a tired-looking garden border, I can help.
Collaboration is key - from first sketches to final plantings, I work closely with clients to ensure that we make the garden that is right for them.
“In general it is probably true that the possessor, if he has any taste, must be the best designer of his own improvements. He sees his situation in all seasons of the year, at all times of the day. He knows where beauty will not clash with convenience.”