How to choose a garden designer
Choosing a garden designer
The simple facts
There are many garden designers practising in the UK at the moment. We are a nation of gardeners and benefit from hosting some of the leading showcases for new and established talent in garden design, such as Chelsea Flower Show. There are several factors which may sway your choice of garden designer.
Local or National garden designer?
Choosing a garden designer
Local garden designers will have a good working knowledge of soil and weather conditions particular to your area. This can influence the choice of plants, irrigation and shelter. Designers with an established reputation may cover larger areas of the UK. In order to achieve a good reputation they will also have demonstrated an ability to adapt their designs to local conditions. Read more »
Qualifications
What training or qualifications should my garden designer have?
Recognised garden designers will have completed a course in garden design. There are many such courses available and they do vary in quality. It is perfectly acceptable to ask your chosen potential designer about their qualifications and experience. The Society of Garden Designers does offer a registration scheme, which may become the gold standard, but at present many talented and established designers have yet to sign up. The best advice is to see previous work and meet your designer. If you like their style and get on well together, you are more likely to get a good result in the end. Read more »
View their porfolio
How do I know if I like their style?
Most designers will have a website that you can browse. This
will
often
have descriptions (and maybe photos) of previous work. Check out some
of our current favourite garden designers below or see the Garden Designer
Directory to find your perfect match:
Alice Bowe
A graduate in fine art from Oxford University, Alice completed her postgraduate training in garden design at the prestigious Oxford College. Modern interpretation of classic English country gardens - from large estates to courtyards.
Dan Pearson's understanding of plant life and his appreciation of natural landscapes and landforms are the primary inspiration for his work.
