Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Contact Info:

Melanie Driver
17 Bermuda Road
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 3JX
United Kingdom

Typical Job Costs:

£10k -
Design costs vary according to project complexity but mainly start at £1200 Garden build costs usually start at a min £10k Initial consultation free with full design service In-depth Consultation without a full design service from £250

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Landscape Architects and Garden Designers

Melanie Driver Landscape & Garden Design offers a professional design and consultancy service. We tailor the design of complete landscapes to planting schemes in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, London and beyond for private clients and architects on mainly residential projects. The 'place' and clients' wishes are paramount in determining the direction of a project, our design style varies according to whether its an urban courtyard or a large country garden. We usually use a structured design softened by imaginative planting and detailed design is crucial for all hard landscaped elements from paving to trellis. We try to bring out the existing qualities if the site to achieve a harmonious whole. MDLGD is an independent design service working with a range of specialists in hard landscaping, arboriculture, carpentry, nurseries, lighting, water, bespoke art and metalwork to achieve the best for your outdoor space.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Decking Design, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Garden Plans, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Living Walls, Organic Gardening, Patio Design, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design

Areas Served

Cambridge, London, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Surrey

Awards

BA hons Fine Art Cert Design/Horticulture RHS Award of Excellence

10 Projects for Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design

Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Duxford Barn Garden, Cambridgeshire

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Newnham Courtyards

12 photos

Southwell Drive, Cambridge

5 photos

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Midsummer Place Two

11 photos

Penthouse Roof Terraces

24 photos

Midsummer Place Cambridge UK

6 photos

Teversham, Cambridgeshire, UK

Devonshire Road, Cambridge

9 photos

West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Hampton Court

7 photos

Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK

Manor Farm House

6 photos

Alyth Road, Bournemouth

19 photos

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7 Reviews for Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design

Elisabeth Marksteiner

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Project Date

Jan 2019

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

Melanie designed (and organised hard landscaping and planting) for two gorgeous pocket handkerchief courtyard gardens for our house. Our brief was low maintenance, scented, contemporary. From the very beginning, she worked with us to understand what we liked (and didn’t), making us do our homework to ensure that it is OUR garden. The results are stunning. The outside is brought into the home and I couldn’t be happier! Melanie used the zinc matching our extension for raised beds which creates a harmonious whole. The lightning under the coping looks stunning at night. The garden exceeded my wildest expectations. Chic, sophisticated, but not over-bearing. Now all I want is the weather to improve to sit out in it! Melanie’s garden is a delight to come home to.

28 May, 2019

Comment from Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design:

That is a wonderful review thank you! Great photos and the furniture choice is perfect.

29 May, 2019Last modified:29 May, 2019

HortiServices Ltd

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In summary Mel is a talented, creative garden designer who is easy to work with! We have worked with Melanie on a number of projects over the last couple of years and I look forward to every new project she shows us!

28 September, 2017

hanx45

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Project Date

May 2017

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

I was introduced to Mel as a designer that would be able to transform my overgrown weedy ant infested garden. Mel took the time to understand how I wanted to feel about my garden, my influences, the need for water and calm, yet something that could be vibrant and dramatic. Her creative interpretations were presented to me and together we created a garden that has truly transformed how I and my family live. It has become a space that we all love that is an extension of our home. There were some discussions along the way, and Mel's designer insight and professionalism were always apparent. She asked for regular picture updates and often sent me ideas to view of different plants and features. I asked Mel to give me something that could provide a hobby and interest and she did exactly that with far more creative flair than I thought was possible.

16 September, 2017

guyhutcheson

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Project Date

Jul 2016

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

We hired Melanie to help us design and implement a designer garden for our new house. She was a joy to work with, taking our initial brief and ideas and building them into a beautiful contemporary garden design. She also introduced us to great local landscaping company who worked collaboratively with Melanie and us to deliver what is now a spectacular garden that we love. I would absolutely recommend Melanie and wish her all the best.

2 September, 2016

Francisca Malaree

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Project Date

Jun 2016

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

We had a very good experience with Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design. We had various design consultation meetings and she worked with us throughout to check we were happy with the designs and as it was being implemented. The end result is perfect for us and is not something we would have thought of ourselves, but creates a very beautiful and practical outside space for us which is relatively low-maintenance. Melanie listened carefully to our brief and included various plants and features we wanted to keep or add, while coming up with lots of innovations. She also recommended a very good landscape gardener for the heavy work who was very efficient.

2 September, 2016Last modified:2 September, 2016

family43

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Project Date

Jan 2016

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

Prior to Melanies services we had a bland driveway. It had little appeal and only served to park cars. Today, we have the most spectacular front driveway with a feast of greenery, shrubs, tress and flowers that are a pure delight. We sit beside water features and colours that are a pure delight. Without doubt it will raise the value of our property but more importantly it gives both of us great joy when we enter and leave our house or simply want to sit and relax. From project design, collaborating with landscapers, ongoing project management and finalising the job Melanie was exceptional. Her skills, professionalism in landscape design exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended. Thanks Melanie, Paul & Una

7 August, 2016

jacqueline_james92

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Jul 2014

Project Price

£10,000 – £49,999

Mel Driver designed a beautiful garden for our property and oversaw the job from start to finish. The garden looks better every year thanks to her thoughtful design and planting

10 May, 2016

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