Portfolio & projects

Large garden redesign – Cobham Initial conditions This Cobham garden was defined by what it couldn’t do. Towering Leylandii trees lined the boundaries, casting deep shade and suppressing almost everything beneath them. Grass struggled to grow, soil was compacted and nutrient-poor, and large sections of the plot were effectively unusable. Although the property sat on

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Large garden drainage – Cobham Initial conditions Water was the real problem in this Cobham garden. Large sections of lawn remained saturated for days after rainfall, turning what should have been usable family space into mud through much of autumn and winter. The property sits on dense London Clay, which naturally resists drainage, and over

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Garden transformation – Clapham Objective Garden transformation including new pavilion, hard landscaping, water features and planting design. Initial conditions This Clapham garden already contained several attractive elements, but the overall layout lacked cohesion. Earlier changes had introduced good individual features that did not fully relate to one another, leaving the space feeling visually busy rather

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Rear garden transformation in Hersham, Weybridge Initial conditions This Hersham garden had retained much of its 1970s character, and not in a good way. Large conifers dominated the boundaries, casting heavy shade and compressing the usable space. The lawn was moss-ridden and uneven, concrete paving had dated badly, and planting consisted mostly of shrubs that

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Landscaping Project – Esher Scope In Esher, we took on a landscaping project aimed at transforming an unused area of the garden into a large porcelain patio seating area, while also addressing drainage issues and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal. Description of work For the rear garden In the front garden Our Approach: Our approach

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Low maintenance family garden – Kingston Scope This Kingston garden had the familiar traits of a typical suburban plot: an expanse of worn lawn, dated paving and few defined planting areas. The previous layout lacked clear function, and without focal points or structure the space felt underused despite good size. Hard landscaping dominated while greenery

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Richmond garden transformation – Indian sandstone circle and modern sleeper borders Objective This Richmond garden had become tired and underused, with patchy lawn, dated paving and planting that lacked structure or definition. The layout offered little sense of arrival or focal point, and boundaries felt exposed rather than private. Although the space was a reasonable

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Small front garden – Thames Ditton Scope Initial conditions This Thames Ditton garden was compact and awkwardly proportioned, with a narrow circulation route and limited usable areas. Existing paving was uneven and uninspiring, and planting lacked definition, leaving the space feeling smaller and more enclosed than it actually was. The overall impression was functional but

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Kingston garden transformation Objective To transform a previously limited and unsafe patio into a spacious, elevated outdoor living area. The project aimed to maximise the garden’s square footage, enhance safety, and create a stylish, modern space for relaxation and entertainment. Initial conditions This rear garden in Kingston had become disjointed and underused over time. Areas

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Ibiza-inspired entertaining – Kingston Initial conditions This Kingston terrace garden had good bones but no sense of purpose. Mixed paving materials had settled unevenly, borders were sparse and privacy from neighbouring windows was minimal. The space felt narrow and fragmented, with no area large enough to comfortably host more than two or three people. Evening

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Victorian garden project – Surbiton Objective Initial conditions This Surbiton front garden had a layout typical of many Victorian terraces, but over time it had become awkward and underused. The original path was narrow and uneven, leaving little room for planting either side, and the overall entrance felt uninviting. Hard landscaping and borders lacked cohesion,

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Garden refresh – Twickenham Scope Embarking on a garden refresh in Twickenham, our goal was to rejuvenate a tired space lacking interest, featuring an unusual mound at its centre. Our scope involved creating a family-friendly garden with room for football and horticulture while ensuring year-round plant interest and addressing screening needs due to a raised

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Sandstone patio and planting – Sheen Scope The starting point here was a failing concrete patio that had simply reached the end of its useful life. Cracks had widened, levels had dropped and water routinely pooled against the rear wall of the house after rain. The surface was stained beyond recovery and had become a

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Contemporary garden Project – Surbiton Objective Initial conditions Light, or rather the lack of it, defined this Surbiton garden. The rear space of a Victorian semi was dominated by a dark, ageing brick patio that absorbed what little sunlight reached it. Uneven levels caused minor pooling near the house and the absence of structural planting

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Victorian front garden transformation – Long Ditton Objective To modernise the front garden of a Victorian house in Long Ditton, transforming it into an easy-to-maintain driveway while preserving the classic architectural charm. Initial conditions This Long Ditton front garden had become disconnected from the character of the property it served. A narrow, uneven path and

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Small family garden redesign – Berrylands Initial conditions This Berrylands garden had evolved unevenly over time rather than becoming neglected. Planting beds had gradually expanded into the lawn, reducing usable open space and limiting light through the centre of the plot. The patio area was undersized and rarely used, while the lawn had lost definition

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