Garden Designer in Hampstead, Highgate and North London

Locorum& is a garden design studio based in Hampstead and Highgate, working across North London. The focus is on creating natural outdoor spaces that feel balanced and connected to their surroundings. Designs combine strong structure with living texture, bringing order and calm to each garden in a way that feels entirely personal and enduring.

Garden & Landscape Design

Our gardens are extensions of our homes. We build our lives in and around them. We help you to imagine and create a garden that reflects your personality and that you enjoy spending time in. We also design landscapes in both natural and urban settings and believe that landscapes and our experiences within them can truly transform the way we think and feel.

Garden Maintenance

We provide a considered approach to garden maintenance which combines both design and maintenance on a regular basis. This means that beyond the basics of maintaining a garden, we pay attention to the details that make a real difference to how your garden looks.

Biodiversity Net Gain Plans

Working with ecologists, we create an achievable plan for you to meet Biodiversity Net Gain targets and also formulate a 30-year management plan which our landscape maintenance team can deliver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Which areas do you work in?

We're based in Hampstead and Highgate and work across North London, where most of our projects are. We regularly take on work further afield too, including South London and Oxfordshire. Distance is rarely the deciding factor — get in touch and we'll tell you honestly.

General How quickly do you respond to enquiries?

We aim to reply within one working day. It helps to tell us about the property, what you're hoping to achieve and any timescale you're working to, so our first reply can be useful rather than just asking more questions.

Biodiversity Net Gain What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

BNG is a legal requirement for most developments in England to leave habitats measurably better than they were beforehand. It means assessing a site's biodiversity value before work begins, then demonstrating a measurable improvement once complete. It isn't a matter of adding planting — the assessment uses a defined metric and the gain must be evidenced and maintained.

Garden Design How much does a garden designer cost in North London?

Garden design fees depend mainly on the size of the garden and how much design work is needed. A smaller project may only need a layout and planting plan, while a larger garden can require surveys, detailed drawings and support during construction. The design fee is separate from the cost of building the garden, so it helps to talk about the overall budget early.

At Locorum, we discuss this from the start so the level of design work is realistic for the project and, where appropriate, larger schemes can be phased. If you’re unsure what level of design support you need, we’re happy to talk it through with you. There’s no obligation to proceed, and an initial conversation can help you understand what might be suitable for your garden and budget.