David Simpson Gardens

David is an excellent communicator and is very passionate about the quality and selection of plants. We didn’t know what to do with the bland rectangle of grass at the back of our new build house but David came up with a plan that incorporated scent, shape and our desire to attract pollinators. He has a very clear vision of what works well where and the finished article is exactly as outlined in the 3D design. Despite a few discussions about budget (!) we are delighted with our beautiful new garden and glad David pushed us to be a bit more ambitious

David has been a delight to work with on our garden project. Taking us calmly through the idea generation stage, adding in ideas based on his experience and coming up with a beautiful design in tune with our taste, space and requirements for a lovely back garden. Helping us understand use of our space and adding in interest and features whilst remaining practical has been very helpful and his input on planting ideas has been invaluable. We are half way through the build and ca't wait to see the finished article and take our new space into use.

David designed a beautiful garden for us, and was able to incorporate everything on our wish list, including an amazing water feature, despite being limited for space. His expertise was invaluable in choosing and setting out the plants, liasing with the landscapers, and answering our many questions. In all it was a smooth transition from design to reality. We would highly recommend this service.

David came up with an excellent design for our 300sqm patio and also our 400sqm driveway. He put a lot of thought and used his extensive knowledge of materials to create a very pleasing vista in a semi woodland setting. David is easy to work with and progressed the design stage quickly and efficiently to get it ready for pricing and lining up contractors. It was nice to be able to work with a professional who was hampered by budget constraints but still produced a lovely design.

We had an unusual brief, requesting a plan for a fairly large family garden with a very limited budget that could be executed in phases over a number of years to accommodate a young growing family. David enabled us to see how the existing garden could be updated by introducing new seating areas, innovative planting of trees and introducing new planting schemes to zone the garden. He produced a good initial 3D plan which we discussed, revised and tweaked. He was very easy to work with, readily available on the phone to discuss ideas and offer advice. We are very pleased with the final very detailed plan and look forward to discussing planting schemes in the near future.

We’re really pleased with the results of David’s design and execution. With his design, David helped us see what would optimise the space in our garden. We went through a couple of iterations to adjust for budget and our preferences, and the final design was just what we wanted. With the team of gardeners that David works with, the execution phase was pretty much stress free. They were happy to add a couple of extra little pieces that we thought of during the work, and the whole thing was done in a little over two weeks. All in all, happy with the process and happy with the outcome.

I cannot recommend David highly enough. He has been so attentive, informative, patient and flexible. Importantly (for me) he was happy to take on a commission that only involved the design, which is unusual. Yet he has provided much, much more. He has spent a great deal of time talking things through, advising me where to invest and where to save money and supported me throughout. I know he is a busy man with much bigger projects (and, frankly, more lucrative compared to my relatively modest one) but I have always been made to feel as if I am his most important client. He met with my builders (despite usually working with his own) which I found hugely reassuring and he’s supported me every step of the way. The build is now underway and, at no extra cost, he continues to contact me to check on progress and happily answers follow up questions. His (very reasonable) fees have been worth every single penny. Gardens are an investment and in the current climate, it’s important to feel you are investing wisely. David is the right person to guide you whatever your budget and however confident you feel – or otherwise. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending David, whatever your needs are.

Excellent garden designer. We worked closely for a couple of projects and they’ve turned out great! Thanks David!

As a busy landscaping design and build company time is very valuable to us. That's why sometimes we like to work with a select few of London's best garden designers to help us achieve the best outcome for our clients. We have worked with David Simpson Gardens, for a few years now and we have forged a great relationship to bring his amazing designs to life. He has a great eye for detail and really delivers every-time. We would highly recommend David Simpson Gardens, if you need help with a new garden design Simon George (Sustainable Landscapes - Landscaping Director)

Davids in-depth brilliant creativity has helped us re-imagine our garden space in a way that we certainly could never visualise. The process was clear, communication and response quick and the design left us with nothing to add, so really pleased with the outcome so far. Thank you so much for all your help and your creative genius which is a real gift to the world, and we wouldn't hesitate in using you again Carol and Paul Campayne

We worked with David on our front and rear garden designs, and planting plans. David understood our requirements well and was able to transform them into detailed plans for both areas. David is very knowledgeable, approachable, creative, easy to work with and an excellent communicator, promptly responding to any queries we have had throughout this process. We can’t wait to see what the garden looks like in a few months once the weather warms and the plants bloom!

Delighted with how our project ran from start to finish and a great result. David's communication was first class, with no surprises and worked really well with other parties to ensure a really smooth process. Would highly recommend!

We needed to have the paving and decking replaced in our small courtyard garden. David took on the challenge made some good suggestions. His team who were prompt and cheerful carried out the work quickly and efficiently and we are very pleased with the result.

We had a long list of things to do with the house when we moved in but the garden kept getting pushed to the back of the queue as we dealt with everything else. As our boy grew, we desperately needed to use the garden for him and for us. The problem was the old higgledy-piggledy garden was a bit dangerous, it was bad for toddlers running around and bad for adults after wine. The brief to David was simple, make the small area feel bigger, safe, and fun for kids but also add a wild ‘secret garden’ magic to the space. [I might add we are not terribly green fingered so making the plants idiot proof was also a subtext]. To say we love the results is an understatement. The minute the garden was finished our boy moved all his toys out and is there all the time playing or soaking mum and dad in the paddling pool. We didn’t just gain a useable garden we got another room and playroom for the kids. The living wall IS a secret garden with dizzying mix of ferns, herbs, wildflowers, and Lavender to name a few. What’s wonderful too is at night it transforms into a cool oasis for friends and family, and it looks just super cool lit up. The build process was brilliant, David and his team were fantastic, fast, tidy, diligent, and fun to be around. We kinda missed them when they were gone. All in all, we cannot recommend David and his team enough. An all-round lovely chap and a proper professional willing to figure out exactly what works no matter the size and scope of the project. Brian.

David’s creative design for the garden captured all the aspects I had been looking for. From our initial meeting, to the graphic images of the plans, through to undertaking the work David and his team were always professional, and very hard working. David’s knowledge and experience of what planting would work in the space brought the images to life resulting in a beautiful garden

David has transformed our small garden from an unloved weed nursery into a fantastic space that we want to be in every day. David came to our garden, listened to our needs and produced a design that exceeded our expectations. With separate dining and relaxing zones differentiated by easy care, low maintenance planting that creates interest the garden is a delight to be in. The build process was straightforward and the team of landscapers executed the plan in a professional, courteous and timely manner.

David was polite, professional and an excellent plantsman. He managed the whole process from start to finish, visited usually twice a day and kept us fully informed on progress. He has assembled a great team of craftsmen who were able to complete the construction and electrical jobs required to a very high standard. They were a pleasure to talk to and very good at explaining the techniques required, they were punctual, hard working and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. Richard

We found David's company after searching online for a garden designer to create a new space for us at the back of the house. David listened to our ideas, offered his own, and we settled on a design which we were comfortable with and David and his team could execute against. The finished works were exactly as we'd agreed. David and his team were hard-working, professional, highly communicative and had excellent time keeping. We were delighted with the final outcome.

David has been utterly brilliant throughout the whole process of designing and building a new garden. He was very easy to work with and designed a wonderful garden that is both practical and beautiful. We particularly like the way David has thought about the connection from the house to the garden so that, as well as working well when the garden doors are open, on colder days the flower beds are framed by the windows. David also had lots of invaluable practical advice for instance how to avoid a large shed dominating the garden and we really appreciated his expert advice on materials. During the build, David went above and beyond to help us find a great builder and also helped keep the whole process on track. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend David and couldn't imagine having a better result than the one he delivered.

From the first meeting, David listened to our requirements and worked with us to draw up plans for a beautiful redesign of our garden without uprooting and demolishing absolutely everything in it. We are having many new hard landscaping features, plants, shrubs and trees. However, unlike other designers, he instantly understood that we did not want to completely 'start from scratch' to create a new garden. David does not impose his vision but suggests great ideas whilst listening to your needs and then produces detailed plans for you to discuss. I would recommend you call him immediately if you are thinking of redesigning or renovating your garden.

We reached out to David after seeing a number of his projects on Houzz - the photographs of the finished gardens just seemed to resonate with the look and feel we wanted to achieve. We have always found it difficult to understand (and visualise) the art of the possible and hoped that getting David 'on board' would be the best way to make this happen. Having just had a garden room installed, we wanted to find a way to link the room to the house and to make the most of the available space. Working with David was very easy and informative and after a few sessions we have a series of detailed (rendered) plans, which 'ticked all the boxes'. The resulting plans are exactly what we wanted (but have been unable to specify to others) - a design which makes the most of the garden and will allow us to get the most from the additional room. Now that we have the design, we just need to take the next step and get it built!

We first met David in July 21 to discuss a complete garden make over. We had very specific ideas which David was able to turn into a great design. Very easy to work with, very pleasant, efficient and, unlike a lot of garden designers we had dealt with, actually listened to what we wanted. Highly recommended.

We found David on Houzz as a warmly recommended garden designer and were not disappointed! We were very impressed from the start to the end. We have a relatively small garden and were looking for creative ideas to make the small place a key feature of the house. David was very personable ,responsive and spend considerable time listening to our key requirements which included fitting a lounge area, a dining area, a pizza oven, a hot tub and a summer house in a 11m x 6m garden! We were extremely happy with the 3D design which was very classy with a balanced mix of wood, paving stone, lawn and plants (including living walls). David was very patient, available and helpful throughout the process and went beyond expectations. We are about to convert the detailed drawings into reality and will share pictures in due course. We highly recommend David. Jon and Peggy

David did a great job understanding our requirements - how we like to and want to use our garden. He came up with some creative ideas and was happy to discuss and debate them to find exactly the right solution for us. We are incredibly glad we worked with David to get professional advice and input into our garden project. Money well spent!

We found David through Houzz and chose to work with him because he was able to design and deliver the project. From the original design to the finished garden David listened to what we wanted and needed to achieve within our budget and helped us to make the most of it. Although the project was completed in a time where it has been difficult to source plants due to demand, David always found alternatives and the planting scheme looks beautiful and the garden will mature through the seasons. David and his team were courteous and hard working and a pleasure to deal with.

We had wanted to redesign our back garden for a few years but didn’t really know where to start. We met with David and gave him our long list of requirements. He was able to turn this into a vision and recommend suitable suppliers and materials. After agreeing on the design David’s team quickly got to work. All of the team were very professional, tidy and considerate as we had no side access and had to spend a lot of time bringing materials through the house. We are really pleased with the outcome of the garden. It’s practical, modern and works for our busy family and children. We are going to spend a lot of time out there all year round.

David and his team recently did an excellent job replacing my dilapidated decking with crisp new porcelain paving. They were efficient and helpful and kept us informed at every stage.

Right from our first meeting it was clear that David has a really creative eye for garden design. His ideas transformed my initial ideas and the final garden is amazing. He’s a pleasure to work with and his team who do all the heavy work are super friendly and hard working. We changed a few things along the way without problems and the final planting of the trees and plants David recommended and sourced is perfect. He also designed and briefed an electrician he works with who was great too. The result is a stunning garden, beyond my expectations!

We are very satisfied with the transformation that David has achieved with our garden. He did a wonderful job of designing and building it and we are delighted with how it has turned out. When we moved into our new house we despaired of the garden which was a scrubby piece of grass with a few overgrown bushes and trees. We wanted a garden that was beautiful but easier to maintain than the mature one we had left after working on it for 40 years. David is an excellent garden designer and he took our ideas and developed them into a modern and practical design that has all the elements we requested, easy access to all areas, raised beds, beautiful borders, trees and being wildlife-friendly. He camouflaged the awkward plot shape enhancing the views and creating a cohesive feel throughout. David was extremely helpful and professional, as were all his staff. He organized all the construction and project management and his experience ensured that any difficulties were overcome. We now have a beautiful and usable space and we are very much looking forward to seeing it develop from month to month. Overall, we couldn't be happier and would highly recommend David Simpson Gardens!

David and his team were friendly and professional delivering quality work on time and on budget. I particularly appreciated how meticulous they were in their work and it really shows in the finished product.

When we bought our house 6 years ago the garden was in a bad state. We did a lot of work stripping it out and were left with a blank canvas. We had lots of ideas and were not entirely sure how to bring them all together so that they would work in our garden. We initially sought David's help with chosing some mature trees which he then sourced and oversaw the planting of. David has since done a full garden design for us which we are due to start work on soon. He has had lots of great ideas whilst listening to how we want to use the garden. David is extremely knowledgable, professional and a really nice guy. He has been a pleasure to work with. We can't wait to see it brought to life.

David is clearly highly qualified in his field and provided us with some exciting and highly creative ideas to develop our garden. The impressive 3D imagery he produced and supplied makes it easy to imagine what might be achieved. He was very professional and a great pleasure to deal with and we are looking forward to engaging him in managing our project later this year.

I have been building David’s garden for the past 5 years. David’s designs are very detailed and precise. All the gardens I’ve built have been very different in their own way. One constant is the high standard of design and plant selection which complements and completes a full garden re- design. I always look forward to working with David on his gardens and it’s always been a seamless build from start to finish. Stephen Robinson Robinsons Landscapes LTD

David meticulously planned a garden design for us which incorporated all our ideas alongside lots of creativity and novel ideas on his part. His knowledge of plants helped establish a colourful and vibrant garden which would mature over the years. The design process was simple and engaging and l looked forward to every stage where we could see our ideas come to life.

David has been fantastic in helping us visualise what our garden could become. We told him our key elements and the kind of style we liked and then let him come up with the rest. We were blown away by what he came back with, and the pictures he created really helped us picture what the spaces could become. He is always quick to respond to any queries and also when putting through some changes we requested. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend David!

We would highly recommend David - his expertise and attention to detail in the design of our garden were invaluable. He listened to our ideas, understood what we wanted and made super proposals to improve these. He is great to work with - professional, responsive and very good at what he does. Looking forward to a lovely garden!

Highly recommend David for garden designs and managing both hard and soft landscaping work well with his team. His vision and ideas on garden designs have been fantastic. David is also very patient and accommodating as we had several design changes before finalising. He has given alot of time and advice throughout which has been extremely helpful for me and will certainly continue to work with David on future garden work.

David has done a garden design for us an I really enjoyed the process and his approach - he took into consideration our concerns and the parts of the existing garden we wanted to preserve in the new design. He was very helpful with many tips an ideas on planting and alternative solutions to more expensive paving options. Thank you.

David carefully listened to my requirements (designing a fairly low maintenance garden for my elderly disabled mother) and after discussing some basic ideas came up with a design which was simple yet had some contemporary design features. His knowledge on products and suppliers ensured the finished project had a designer quality finish. His team worked well and were considerate to requests from my neighbours. I am pleased with the finished project and look forward to next spring/summer being able to enjoy the beautiful space which he and his team have created.

We have a large irregularly shaped garden. We gave David a brief that we wanted a design that would retain interest with different zones. We also wanted to have fun by mixing formal flowers with the opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs. We were impressed with the amount of thought, effort and detail that David had put into the design. He came up with some innovative and creative ideas. We are really delighted with the result. Finally, David was really easy to work with. He was so enthusiastic and obliging. No request was too much effort and the designs were all produced on time. We would really recommend him if you need to appoint a top quality garden designer.

We found David on the internet and am so glad we did so. Having had some quotes for laying a path which had to work around 2 large shrubs, David was the only person who actually took time to think about how it could be designed, as opposed to just laying the path up the middle of the garden. And that was before even a quote was given. We went with his ideas, including using stepping stones which I wasnt initially keen on and are so glad we did. In fact we were so pleased with the lawn/beds and stepping stones that we then asked for our large patio area to be repaved with new flowerbeds ! Antonio and the other men were also great- very courteous, friendly and easy to have about. So a five star experience from us!

David was able to create a wonderful back garden that incorporated what both my husband and I wanted - a separate space for the children complete with an area for a fire pit, an entranceway via an arbor that doubled as a swing set and a large deck within a smallish space without it feeling cramped. His plant knowledge was extremely helpful when trying to decide on what to put in. He is courteous and realistic too.

We found David on the internet. We used to have a big pond and a small patio in the back garden. We would like something clean with more space for our children to play and to have friends around. David understood exactly what we wanted. We are very happy and we have spending more time outside now. He helped us with our driveway as well. David is a excellent profissional and a really nice person. I highly recommend him. Now we are going to have his help with the plants. Thank you so much David. Viviane

We are very happy with the garden David Simpson Garden Design created for us on what was a building site this time last year. We found David to be very straightforward to work with and approachable and professional throughout.

When my husband and i moved into our first house, a few months ago, we loved the fact that we had a small garden but had no idea what to do with it. We decided to get help and interviewed a few landscapers, David was the who stood out. From the moment he walked in, he was able to envision what would work best with the space, he took the time to talk to us and really understand what it was that we wanted. He made all the shopping and made sure all the plants were from the highest quality and while working here, him and his assistant were quick and very professional. The garden looks better that what we expected. Thank you David!

David helped take our garden from an overgrown, untidy, and badly planned mess, to a fantastic space that we love spending time in. From the outset, the process was smooth and we were kept fully informed. David and his team were always on time, and worked incredibly hard over a few weeks to transform our garden. We particularly liked that David really bought into our ideas, and with his own expertise and knowledge really brought to life our vision, adding in his own touches. We would highly recommend David.

David and his team were first class in organising our small garden project from planning to conception. Everything was organised in a timely manner and the garden was successfully completed in two stages in June and July. A vast collection of plants was available for us to choose from with advice and flexibility offered. The project was completed to our total satisfaction in early July.

David designed our garden and we’re thrilled with the result. David has a great eye and suggested really thoughtful touches, we’re now using the garden all the time. Would thoroughly recommend.

David was very helpful helping us to design our garden to ensure we stayed in budget. Antonio and his team who carried out the work were very friendly polite and tidy. David Came by regularly to oversea the job and was on hand should we have needed him. We would not hesitate in recommending David everything went smoothly and we are more than happy with our new garden.

David designed my front garden. I fell in love with the design at first sight! Four months on, as the garden starts to blossom, it is transformational. David's professional approach and knowledge is of high standing, and my experience of working with David and the project was a great one.

David and his team were professional and considered throughout. He took a small garden, in an urban space and made an oasis of calm which is also functional for a family with a small child. We couldn't be happier.

We had a vegetable box built and the garden path relayed. David and his team were prompt, clean, courteous and they did a great job. I’ve already recommended him to my friends and neighbours.

We hired David to transform the tiny unloved back garden and ramshackle front garden that we inherited with our new house. Having contacted a few landscape gardeners, David was the most responsive and passionate. He really cares about the details - which is something that was important to us too. He listened to the brief, made good suggestions for hard and soft landscaping, and his team - particularly Rafael - really worked hard, taking great care in their work and our house after what must have been 100s of trips through with wheelbarrows! I would highly recommend, we love the transformation of our spaces!

David did a fantastic job of designing our new garden. He was flexible around the needs of a larger renovation project and had some great ideas, particularly around the choice of plants and trees which would suit our garden. We found him personable and approachable throughout. In addition , his contractor Raphael was very hard working , professional and took pride in his work. We are very happy with the final result and love our new garden!

David turned my derelict back garden into a little oasis I can't wait until spring and see it all come to life. David arranged everyone that was needed from clearing the garden and levelling the area to building the pergola and all the planting so everything went smoothly.

David was incredibly helpful throughout our project. He took time to hear what we wanted and tailored an individual solution to our garden based on our requirements. He was professional, friendly and courteous and when a few issues arose he dealt with them straight away. The project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, which were not his fault, but he maintained good communication and as soon as things were able to get moving again he finished the job well. `The garden was transformed and looks amazing so we are really pleased with the result. I would definitely recommend him.

We hire David on a recommendation from another garden designer. David was very quick to respond, incredibly responsive and flexible during the process and produced a fantastic garden which we love. Would definitely recommend David

I would certainly recommend David's work. We have a small garden and David came up with some excellent suggestions in the design of the garden. We are absolutely delighted with the results.

David provided an excellent service and constantly kept us informed throughout the design process. The biggest compliment I can pay is that the detailed plans he produced absolutely look like the finished product. He points out the realistic practicalities of what needs to be called considered throughout the build process His planting ideas were spot on and we were really happy with the end result

David Simpson made the job easy and we have a lovely front garden now. I left it late to ask for the job to be done and David was accommodating, managed to find superb workers who finished the job to a very high standard. Thanks David!

We saw a local garden that David had designed and we really liked it so we asked him to do ours. It's a small area of lawn with planting beds and David was thoughtful and knowledgeable in his approach. He came up with lots of suggestions and sent us images to choose which trees and flowers we liked. Very efficient service and the garden has been transformed.

Very impressed with David and Max's attention to detail, and their hard work, diligence, and friendly nature. Would highly recommend them.

We are absolutely delighted with our redesigned garden. I can not believe it is the same garden A special thank you to Max who was in charge of the work, what a worker! Everything went like clockwork I wish that I could show photographs of before and after Ronald Arthur

We are very grateful to David for the work he put into designing and overseeing the construction of our new garden. He was very responsive and consulted effectively. When budgets became an issue he also came up with a umber of effective cost reduction ideas which meant we ended up with jury dream garden. He also introduced us to Max who carried out the landscaping. Thanks David!

We asked David Simpson Garden Design to help us revamp our gardens (back and front). We were about to put our house on the market, and the gardens needed a revamp. We were generally lacking plants and any structure to the layout but we didn't want to spend a fortune. Dave recommended we needed to purchase a selection of new plants for the beds, and add some planters with box balls for a contemporary feel. He co-ordinated this and sent me pictures from the nursery with all the plants. He then proceeded to transform our gardens within 24 hours! We can't thank Dave enough and would highly recommend him. He was efficient, communicated exactly what he was going to do, and made it happen. We have just accepted an offer on the house!

David is avery approachable young garden designer. He has an eye for detail and has brilliant design and planning ideas. He has completely transformed our patio area. Never rushed, and always polite and punctual.

David planted our garden in South London, and we are delighted with the results. He was open to our thoughts and ideas, and accommodated some existing shrubs into the design. We relied on him to advise on the best plants for the space and aspect. Everything went very smoothly with delivery and the work was completed on time and within agreed budget. Highly recommended.

I hired David Simpson to redesign our small London garden from scratch - both hard and soft landscaping. We discussed the kind of use we wanted to get from the garden and the style which we wanted with David. He then submitted designs which showed a very inventive and thoughtful use of the space. David then project managed the hard landscaping of the garden. He recommended the builder and negotiated a reasonable price. We were thrilled with the job the builder Stephen Robinson carried out. Everything was completed promptly and to budget to a very high standard. David then designed a planting schemeto complement the new garden design. He clearly has a very strong feel for shape and colour and he left us with a beautifully designed and executed patio garden, with sympathetic planting, and ideally suited to our needs. I would recommend him without reservation.

When I moved into my new home with 1 hectare of garden I needed help with landscaping it to keep it natural and water wise. I found David to have a good knowledge of indigenous plants, he interpreted my vision well and was a pleasure to work with. The garden has grown into itself and I am very happy with the outcome.