A Garden Dream - Garden and Landscape Design

Every garden starts as a dream but making that dream reality needs the help of an expert with considerable experience. That is where I come in. I bring great enthusiasm and a love of gardens to all my projects; I have designed many gardens in styles and sizes to suit my clients. Projects range from a very large garden landscape, design and restoration project in Tuscany to modern “pocket sized” but much loved gardens nearer home. Whatever the project, the service and relationship are personal. Together we explore your dream and create a practical concept. How do you want your garden to be?: A place of leisure for kids to play; a spot for enjoying the sun; somewhere to attract wildlife; to hear the sound of running water; a garden to enable those with special needs to enjoy their gardening dreams; a truly sustainable garden; some or all of these dream features? I recommend, and we decide, on plants and features. Planting suggestions are illustrated with pictures and details on flowering time, pruning, size and special characteristics. Many clients asked me to design and create garden features for them. These have included sculptures, water features, wrought iron work, gates and fences. One of my creations was chosen recently by Bracknell Forest Council as a token of friendship for its German twin town of Leverkusen. Most clients dream of a new garden but existing gardens can be adapted or redesigned. Gardens can be designed to be implemented in stages as time and circumstances allow. Because many clients lead very busy lives, I offer a project management service and can source plants and special features. After the project is completed I offer follow-up garden ‘health checks’. . I have given advice on BBC Radio on garden design and gardening problems, including dealing with climate change. I tutored young designers who have built their own successful businesses – one in the USA. A graduate of Vienna University, I studied garden and landscape design and design for special needs at Reading University. I have since designed many gardens ranging from modern town house gardens to major design and landscaping projects. My philosophy is that the dream is yours – I am here to turn it into a reality. I will work with you to make it come true – a garden that will give you pleasure now and into the future.