Christine Wilkie Garden Design

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Best of Houzz & Award-Winning Garden Designer Based in Buckinghamshire

Based in South Buckinghamshire, Christine Wilkie Garden Design is an award-winning garden designer creating gardens and landscapes that will stand the test of time, and provide year-round enjoyment. Founded in 2008, Christine Wilkie Garden Design specialises in transforming outdoor spaces be it a small courtyard, a large family garden, a blank canvas or the complete renovation of a neglected plot. No one-size-fits-all and we welcome the challenge of creating gardens that reflect our clients’ individuality and lifestyle. Employing a consultative approach, we never forget that it’s your garden. Our expertise lies in interpreting your aspirations, developing your ideas into a garden that is a stylish extension of your home and one that meets all your needs, both functionally and aesthetically. Modern or traditional, formal or informal, our highly personalised garden design services will give you an attractive garden for entertaining, play or just relaxing. Let us create a space from which to escape the stresses of every-day life or bring an unloved space back to life!

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3D Rendering, Bespoke Water Features, Decking Design, Design Consultation, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Garden Plans, Patio Design, Planting Design, Sloping Garden Design, Awkward spaces, Landscape Design, Project Monitoring, Hard landscape design, Front Garden Design, Driveway Design, Small Garden Design, Contemporary Garden Design, Traditional Garden Design

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Hazlemere, Amersham, Penn, Beaconsfield, The Chalfonts, Marlow, Stoke Poges, Gerrards Cross, Denham, Uxbridge, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Chalfont Saint Giles, Chalfont Saint Peter, Chorleywood, South Buckinghamshire, Little Chalfont, Rickmansworth, Cookham, Bourne End, Great Missenden, Prestwood, Burnham, Fulmer, Chalfont St Giles, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, Taplow, Chesham

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Best Of Houzz Service Award Winner 2019 Best Of Houzz Service Award Winner 2018 Best Of Houzz Service Award Winner 2017 Grand Designs Garden Designer of the Year 2013

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26 Reviews for Christine Wilkie Garden Design

Chris Ludlam

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Christine did a good job helping us renovate a tired pool/patio area. We wanted to create something contemporary and her materials selection was good (some of which we didn't view in advance but we just trusted her choice). She designed an area with clean lines and with suitable simplicity. We wanted to do the planting ourselves and she was flexible to create a palette of textures and colours in a planting plan that we could interchange. She was patient in accommodating our views and adapting the plan.

14 August, 2020

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you for your positive feedback. Glad you are happy with the outcome. The pool and garden look fabulous - the perfect complement to your lovely home!

Nicholas Vere-White

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From the instant we met with Christine we knew that our proposed Contemporary Garden Design could be a reality. Christine’s attentive and creative designer skills enabled us to put together a visually pleasing and practical garden concept. After deciding what areas of our garden we wanted to utilise and what colour scheme was to be a theme, Christine designed a thoroughly imaginative layout that would have been beyond our expectations but for her creativity. Christine guided us through from the initial concept, to the schematics of choosing plants for our design, as well as providing written quotations from garden lighting contractors and absolutely brilliant landscapers, with whom she has previously worked, which helped to make our dream garden a true to design reality. Christine was always punctual, replied to any of our queries with either advice or if not in total agreeance that might possibly detract from the design aspect, then she would always take the time to explain the reasons why but would adapt where necessary. Nick and Doris

1 August, 2020Last modified:2 August, 2020

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Dear Nick and Doris. I am so pleased you are happy with the end result and that our journey together has been so rewarding. I look forward to visiting again in a few weeks' time to see how it's all settling in....and to discussing bulbs that will further enhance the planting scheme next spring and early summer.

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Christine did a full hard and soft landscaping plan for my back garden following an extension build. She took my brief and converted it into an imaginative scheme which I’m absolutely delighted with. I can highly recommend Christine to any prospective clients. David Phillips

26 July, 2020

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

So pleased you are happy with your garden and look forward to seeing it again as it matures over time.

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Christine was recommended to us by our Landscape Gardener, as we had very specific ideas for our garden and obviously needed professional help! She listened to what we wanted and drew up plans that needed hardly any adjustments. Christine turned our dream garden into a reality. She was professional and took on board exactly what we wanted. The garden now looks just like the plans Christine drew up for us. We are extremely happy with the outcome and would highly recommend Christine.

20 May, 2020

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

So pleased you are happy with your new garden. And the weather is just perfect for being outdoors and enjoying it. Looking forward to visiting over the coming weeks.

Hindleje

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It was a pleasure working with Christine on this small but complex project. Christine understood the challenges and our brief and created our garden from scratch. We love the finished result and feel Christine has delivered us a real wow garden, it is great knowing that over the years as the plants she recommended become established it will be even more fabulous. We can't recommend Christine enough, her professional, knowledge and insights made this an exciting project to work on.

7 November, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you so much for your valued feedback. It's great to see the garden looking good at this early stage and it will only get better over time as the planting matures. Looking forward to visiting you in the spring.

Inhabitat Design Studios Limited

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For one of our projects, architects from Inhabitat Design Studios Ltd team worked with Christine aiming to bring the house design and the garden design into harmony, balancing each other while offering their character and beauty to the property as a whole. Her ideas were invaluable.

11 September, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

It was great working with you and I look forward to our next joint project.

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Christine was a pleasure to work with. She helped us redesign our garden using the existing design and flowers we wanted to retain. Working with a quantity surveyor she designed and planned the planting of the garden. She provided us with clear ideas and photos of the flowers and was flexible to make changes as requested. She was very understanding that we were working to a deadline and ensured that everything was completed on time, despite bad weather working against the project. If you have a budget, you must ensure you realise that the flowers are extra on top of her quote, as well as the irrigation and planting. Factor these prices in to ensure you have accurate costings. It’s always useful to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve as this is very helpful when designing a garden. You cannot expect a designer to know what you want unless they’re guided by you and your taste. Christine will always endeavour to help you achieve what you want.

5 July, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you for your feedback. It was great working with you and I look forward to seeing images of the garden as the planting matures.

Madeleine Donovan

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After many years as an unused "children only" wilderness zone, Christine has transformed the bottom of our garden and revealed space we never appreciated we had. This included some tricky considerations including how to connect this zone to the rest of the garden , different ground levels, some large trees and an existing building structure. We now have decking, beautiful espalier pear trees, a series of beds on different levels and a wildlife pond. The space works really well and we are using all of it to enjoy our garden fully. Christine has a collaborative approach and listens to ideas as well as providing her own. She makes a great partner for a project - she is professional, practical and patient which is what you need to get the design and planting scheme to achieve the right result. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Christine.

6 June, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you so much for your valued feedback Madeleine. It's great to hear you and the family are now enjoying using the space and I'm really looking forward to visiting later in the season.

Dick and Gill Morbey

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Following some fairly major building works we wanted to remodel our front garden but were stuck for ideas. We found Christine via a web search and were sufficiently impressed to ask her for a consultation. We very much liked her approach and the ideas that she came up with, both as regards layout and planting. As the design moved forward the brief expanded as we asked her for advice about our rear garden. Thus her ideas for that became part of a rather larger project! At all stages Christine was constructive, innovative, professional and always ready to listen. She was also effective in helping us to select a garden contractor and in overseeing their work at key stages. The end result is a true testament to her creativity.

7 May, 2019Last modified:8 May, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Hello Dick and Gill. Thank you so much for your very positive feedback. I am really looking forward to seeing how the garden matures and to visiting you later in the season.

Amanda Griggs

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My garden has just been completed and am absolutely thrilled with Christine's design. She understood the brief well and thought outside the box to provide effective solutions to a number of tricky problems, in particular a 30ft hedge at the bottom of the garden which doesn't belong to us. When it cam to the planting scheme Christine patiently listened to my many preferences and has come up with a scheme which should provide lots of colour all year. Christine is very easy to work with she is always available and the costs for her work are very reasonable.

7 May, 2019

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

So pleased that you like your new garden Amanda and thank you for the review. I look forward to visiting and see how it's all settling in later in the season.

Lighting By Plum

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We have worked alongside Christine Wilkie for a number of projects now and she is fantastic - a brilliant knowledge and brings gardens to life. She is a pleasure to work with and has a lovely report with our mutual clients. We can not recommend her highly enough!

2 August, 2018

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you for the feedback Toria. Looking forward to working with you and Mike on our upcoming projects.

David Howells

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We engaged Christine to design us a large patio with associated landscaping, paths and planting. We would heartily recommend her, she listened to what we wanted (not always the case) and adjusted her designs in response to our comments. Christine was always on time and delivered the project on time and to budget. The landscapers were superb despite having to work in atrocious weather conditions and we are very happy with the results.

8 May, 2018

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thanks for the feedback David. I hope you have a great summer in the garden and I look forward to seeing how it's coming along in a few months' time.

Thames Valley Landscapes

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We worked from one of Christine's designs which specified something a little more unusual and classy than a normal patio. The diagonal laying pattern of flamed sandstone with black granite sett surrounds really worked and Christine was a pleasure to work with as always. Very friendly and professional.

23 April, 2018

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you Mark. Very much looking forward to working with you and your team on the next project.

melanie duddy

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Christine produced the most wonderful design for a very tricky area in our garden. She worked with us, understanding all our requirements to create a wonderful space. The selection of plants/trees are superb and her knowledge is extensive. She is very easy to get along with and we had great fun ! She will be at the top of our list for any further projects!

21 November, 2017

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thanks for the great feedback Melanie. Can't wait to see how it's all looking next Spring/Summer and hopefully get some good photographs to show 'before and after' garden transformation

Simon Lock

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Fitted around our timescales and did an exceptional job, couldn't ask for more. Assistance with setting out and planting was invaluable.

28 September, 2017

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Hi Simon. Thanks for the feedback - and the photos. Look forward to working with you again on your next development.

Seb Royce

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Christine helped us give our garden a much needed makeover. She was great. Open, friendly and honest in her opinions. She had some great ideas but she also listened to what we wanted and took everything onboard. Her communication throughout was excellent and she had a top crew working for her who did a fantastic job bringing it all to life. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone and would use her again in a heartbeat.

27 September, 2017

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Hi Sebastian. Great to have your feedback. Looking forward to seeing how the garden's looking when I visit

Jeremy Pugh

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We have worked with Christine for several years now we build some of the gardens she designs. Every project looks fantastic, giving great thought into how the client will use the garden, suggesting new and exciting materials and innovative ways of over coming problems. Her plant knowledge is also excellent giving clients planting plans to bring the gardens to life.

28 June, 2017

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thanks Jeremy. Looking forward to getting started on the next project in a few weeks' time!

kevalshah

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Christine helped us design our garden - and the result was amazing! We had a garden sloping downwards and Christine planned and created a contemporary outside space for us which looks good and is functional. Everyone is absolutely stunned when they see our garden and full credit to Christine for designing and creating an amazing space! Christine's easy going mature made her easy to deal with and her expertise in the field is evident in the advise she provides. We recommend Christine highly for any garden project!

20 June, 2017

Carole Freethy

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I would highly recommend Christine Wilkie Garden Design. I enjoyed working with Christine and found her helpful, creative and full of good ideas. She listened to my brief and tried to incorporate everything into the design. The only criticism was that when it came to getting quotes from the landscape gardeners they were significantly over budget. So I had to change/reject some of the garden design to meet budget. As far as design and creativity I could not fault her.

31 May, 2017

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Thank you for your feedback Carole. Sorry that we couldn’t get closer to your ideal budget but pleased to hear that you are happy with the end result and I'm looking forward to visiting and taking photographs of it later in the summer.

judithkatzler

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Working with designers is usually challenging - you end up with designs that they want and not necessarily what you want. But then there is Christine Wilkie who listens and then with her brilliant creativity and knowledge, designs a garden that not just meets your requirements, but creates something way beyond your dreams.

9 December, 2016

stella_shields

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My experience with Christine was excellent. She listened, guiided and suggested. The plans of the new garden were exactly as we had discussed Having agreed the plans the quote followed Again it was clear and to the point She visited the site on a number of occasions always on time. Christine is very artistic and thoughtful My garden is stylish and easy to keep........exactly what I asked for

7 December, 2016

Susan Matheson

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Christine provides an excellent service. From the first conversation where I set out broadly what we wanted, to the final installation of plants, Christine was superb. She really listened to what we had in mind for our small, urban garden and carefully reflected on what would work. She has a lovely, approachable, open manner, with lots of interesting ideas brought for us to consider. The final result is beautiful. For a garden a mere 15 square meters, we have lovely planting, excellent lighting and even a climbing wall for our two young boys - an amazing result.

31 October, 2016

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Hi Susan. So pleased that you and your family are enjoying the garden - and that the climbing wall is being put to good use!

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We have worked on many projects with Christine Wilkie over past number of years. Both large and small. All her designs are always unique and working drawings very detailed and clear, As a designer I find her very thorough and precise, and nothing get ever overlooked. She always delivers from start to finish. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for competent and creative designer. Daniel Wanat Urbanscaping ltd

29 October, 2016

kvanderkroft

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Christine has designed our front and back gardens and has done a great job with both. The gardens are quite different (one country, the other more formal), so she is able to adapt to different styles. She was very good at listening to our requirements, but also contributed lots of her own thoughts and suggestions. Christine is very knowledgeable about all aspects of garden design; e.g. flowers, shrubs, pathways, materials etc., so was able to deal with all the elements and did not need to point us in other people's direction for various matters. She was also very efficient in terms of responding to any queries we had throughout the process and presented her plans on schedule, so our gardens were finished on schedule. She has also been available for any follow-up questions we may have. I would definitely recommend Christine for garden design work.

28 October, 2016

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

So pleased to hear the gardens are coming along - really look forward to visiting next spring/summer as they hit their seasonal stride.

sashashoes

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I had always muddled along with a bit of grass and some chairs then Christine came along and talked about creating another room in the house. At first I didn't get it. We were in a one bedroom flat and just wanted to spruce it up. Christine didn't spruce, she transformed our small and cluttered garden into a wonderful entertaining space that became the highlight of our home. I never dreamed that you could you just tell someone what you imagined and that they would create it for you, this is just what she did. We have somewhere to eat, relax and even plant herbs. Christine was open, creative, full of energy, extremely reliable and a magician! I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again or recommend her services

26 October, 2016

Amanda Wright

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I really enjoyed working with Christine and her garden team, Urban Scaping. She understood my brief perfectly and executed it beautifully. She has a lovely easy going nature and thorough understanding of planting, hard materials and embellishments. I love the finished result.

26 October, 2016

Comment from Christine Wilkie Garden Design:

Hi Amanda. So pleased you are enjoying your outdoor lounge!

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Commented: Water featureHello Meg. Glad to hear you like the water feature. It is pretty easy to maintain. The pump and reservoir (will need to be topped up every now and again as it is not connected to the mains water suppl...

8 September, 2019

Commented: Decking - worth splashing out?Hello Helen. As you are looking to sell your property, then going for the most cost-effective decking makes the best sense. That being said, if on your next project you are looking for something with ...

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Commented: Please help improve this rather shabby 1960s rockeryHello! It looks as though you have made a very good start. And once those plants get growing and become established they should more than fill the space. Have a look at the labels on plants as they us...

16 April, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Built in bench?Thanks Sarah Chalker. Once the children have grown out of it, it will be used to train climbing plants.

14 March, 2017 in Design Dilemma

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