The sheer number of plants available, and the variety of different species, can be overwhelming for even the most experienced horticulturalist.

In order to design and create a beautiful, sustainable garden, you need to know how individual plants grow, whether they prefer sun or shade, what soil type they require, when they flower, whether they susceptible to wind or pests, what size of plants are available, where you can buy them from, how they need to be stored, and what combinations work and don’t work - not to mention their difficult to remember botanical names!

This is the knowledge we have.

See our garden design and planting services below

 
Their plantsmen are second to none and have a great eye for detail. They are always a pleasure to deal with.
— CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY-HOLE DIP. ARCH. RIBA, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
 

Garden Design & Planting

There is nothing we love more than designing and planting beautiful, sustainable gardens.

From expansive country gardens to small urban, rooftop and terrace gardens, our garden design and planting service is for clients who want to ensure that their properties are shown off at their best.

After conducting a site visit and understanding your objectives, we will provide advice and recommendations with regards to screening, container planting, lighting and irrigation, followed by a design and planting solution to meet your specific requirements.

Seasonal Planting

We offer a seasonal planting design and installation service for those wanting colour all year round.

Once we have understood your brief we can advise on what is possible and create seasonal displays that are both beautiful and successful all year round.

Carefully considered planting has the power to transform outdoor spaces, however big or small, and whether planting in beds or window boxes, pots and containers we will work to get the best from your space.

Plant Sourcing & Storage

We will do the leg work so you don’t have to...

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We have extensive nursery contacts in the UK and Europe, through which we are able to source the full breadth of plants, from bulbs and aquatics to shrubs, hedging and large mature trees.

From our site in East Sussex we can take delivery and hold items from plants to furniture, until they are required on site, removing any logistical issues you might have.

Large Plant Installation

We have a great deal of experience in installing large trees and specimens in London and other tight urban spaces.

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There are many things to consider when installing complex planting schemes and we have worked alongside many of the UK’s leading garden designers in order to realise their vision.

Let us resolve all the logistical and access issues associated with handling large plants from storage to installation, often with HIAB lorry mounted cranes, along with pruning and maintenance advice to ensure fantastic results.

Groundworks & Soft Landscaping

We love planting really lovely gardens…

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We have had the privilege to create some of London and the South’s finest gardens, working alongside the UK’s leading garden designers, developers and architects.

From evaluating the size of pointing joints to moving large trees and shrubs a few centimetres, attention to detail matters to us, and our specialist team of plantsmen and soft landscapers have the skills and experience to ensure that your garden is established successfully.