Split-Level Garden Design in West Hampstead, North London
A split-level garden design in West Hampstead, North London, improved by working with the existing structure rather than rebuilding it. The design kept the lawn open for the dog, made better use of the lower dining area and introduced a cooler planting scheme with climbers and layered planting to improve privacy and the view from the living room.
Country Garden Design in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
A large country garden design in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, planned to make better use of an open landscape while keeping its natural character. New woodland planting, a wildflower meadow and carefully placed seating areas give the family more reasons to move through the garden, while native trees and reused stone help the new work sit comfortably within the wider countryside.
Garden Design and Restoration in Hampstead, North London
A mature garden in Hampstead, North London, restored rather than replaced, with overgrown planting carefully edited back to reveal the original structure and pond. New planting was added only where needed, helping the garden regain definition while preserving the established character that had developed over many years.
Shared Garden Design in Hampstead, North London
A shared garden design in Hampstead, North London, reworked to give residents more privacy, improve drainage and make better use of the full 40-metre garden. A raised woodland dining area, permeable materials and layered planting helped reduce flooding while creating a more inviting shared space with stronger year-round interest.
Family Garden Design in Hampstead, North London
A family garden design in Hampstead, North London, planned around a large central lawn, colourful planting and a garden studio for work and exercise. The layout keeps the middle of the garden open for the children, while the edges are used for planting and different activities, helping the whole space work better for everyday family life.
Large Garden Design in Hampstead, North London
A large garden design in Hampstead, North London, planned around the way the family wanted to use the full 40-metre garden rather than just the areas closest to the house. The layout was tested in the space before being fixed, with planting in soft pinks and mauves, mature trees retained and different areas positioned around how the light moved through the garden.
Woodland Garden Design in Sydenham Hill, South London
A woodland garden design in Sydenham Hill, South London, reshaped to make better use of its narrow layout and the natural woodland beyond. Curved borders, a meandering path and layered planting create more depth through the garden, with dining close to the house and a quieter seating area tucked away at the woodland edge.
Contemporary Garden Design in East Dulwich, South London
A contemporary garden design in East Dulwich, South London, using changes in level to make a square garden feel more connected to the house and easier to use. Raised decking, separate dining and lounge areas, silver birches and restrained planting create a clearer flow through the space while keeping the garden calm and suited to the period property.
Family Garden Design in Gipsy Hill, South London
A family garden design in Gipsy Hill, South London, reshaped to make better use of a long, narrow space behind a period house. The new layout breaks the garden into different areas, works around existing trees and planting, and introduces stronger structure through the borders so the garden feels more interesting to move through and can continue to adapt as the family’s needs change.
Garden Studio Design in Kennington Near Oxford
A garden studio design in Kennington near Oxford, created within the natural woodland setting of Bagley Wood. The L-shaped studio provides separate areas for work and exercise, while its position respects existing tree roots and the surrounding woodland, with a birch plywood interior, decked entrance and native planting helping the building sit comfortably within the garden.
Small Garden Design in Hither Green, South London
A small garden design in Hither Green, South London, reworked to make better use of a narrow 10-metre garden and side return behind a period flat. Existing concrete paving was reused in a new layout, while evergreen planting, added shade and a garden studio helped create a greener, more usable space with a stronger sense of privacy and depth.
Woodland Garden Design in Forest Hill, South London
A woodland garden design in Forest Hill, South London, using a series of connected decked platforms to make a steep, shaded garden easier to use. The layout creates separate areas for dining and quieter use, while ferns, tree ferns and woodland planting help the new structure sit naturally among the mature trees.
The Bee Cause Garden at Blenheim Palace Flower Show
The Bee Cause Garden at Blenheim Palace Flower Show was created with Friends of the Earth to highlight the decline in bee populations through a bold, walk-through show garden. Visitors moved between a colourful bee-friendly side filled with planting and habitat features, and a stark contrasting side made with steel rods, with reflection pools and a central valley helping make the message immediate and easy to understand.
Garden Design in Kidlington Near Oxford for an 18th-Century Home
A garden design in Kidlington near Oxford for an 18th-century home, planned around the character of the house and its mature setting. The new diagonal layout created better movement through the garden, with separate areas for dining and quieter use, while planting, handmade clay bricks and a small corten pond helped the garden feel settled and connected to the older property.
Large Country Garden Design in Little Milton Near Oxford
A large country garden design in Little Milton near Oxford, developed around the existing levels, stonework and open lawn rather than replacing them. Pleached evergreen trees help reduce the impact of the nearby road, while a sunken seating area, long planting border and seasonal planting make the middle of the garden more inviting without losing the generous space the clients wanted to keep.
Garden Studio Design in Gipsy Hill, South London
A garden studio design in Gipsy Hill, South London, created around an existing bay tree rather than removing it. The L-shaped studio provides separate space for work and yoga, with charred larch cladding, a birch plywood interior and a sedum roof helping the building sit comfortably within the leafy garden setting.
Contemporary Garden Design in Kennington Near Oxford
A contemporary garden in Kennington near Oxford, designed around a timber-clad house on the edge of Bagley Wood. The garden uses simple planting, tall grasses and an informal path to make the approach to the house more inviting, while gradually becoming looser and more natural as it reaches the woodland.
ProjectsDavid Ross2026-08-21T07:56:20+00:00