Nigel Philips Garden Design

Name: Nigel Philips Garden Design
Address: Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BE, United Kingdom
Telephone: 07989 970575
Rating: 5

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Designing Your Beautiful Custom Gardens in a Day!

Nigel Philips is a garden design company based in East Sussex with over thirty years of designing our clients the perfect bespoke garden. We specialise in smaller, residential gardens with three easy pricing options that will suit all budgets. We offer a personalised service where we will visit your site, walk through your ideas and collaboratively design the garden together! Once we're happy with the concept, I will draw up the designs then and there! You'll have your new garden plans completed by the end of the day. Visit our website and book an appointment online! We offer three easy design options for clients that are time and budget friendly to choose from: DESIGN OPTION ONE PROCESS I will survey the garden. (one unit). If you’d prefer, you can measure up the garden yourself and save a unit of cost. Once we have made a note of your main priorities we’ll design the garden together (one unit) and I’ll draw it up (one unit) ready for you to use by the end of the day. SIZE UP TO 400 SQUARE METRES - WITH SURVEY COST 3 units - £450.00 (inc survey) DESIGN OPTION TWO PROCESS On completion of design option one the design can be enhanced with some planting suggestions listing some structural shrubs around which your choice of other plants can be made. This option will also extend to some detailing on the construction methods required to build your garden features - (one unit) SIZE UP TO 400 SQUARE METRES - WITH LANDSCAPE DETAILS COST 4 units - £600.00 (inc detailing & survey) DESIGN OPTION THREE PROCESS This design option is for part of a larger garden where a full topographical survey is required before I come to visit. This is priced in separately to the design work. The design process is then the same as the other options (4 units) and can include planting and building details (5 units). SIZE UP TO 1200 SQUARE METRES - WITH LANDSCAPE DETAILS COST 5 units - £750.00 (inc detailing)

Services Provided

Drafting, Garden Design, Garden Plans, Organic Gardening, Patio Design, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design

Areas Served

Lewes, England, East Sussex, West Sussex, London, Surrey

Awards

RHS Silver Gilt - Chelsea Flower Show Finalist BALI award 2010 & 2015 Finalist SGD award 2016

Projects

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Grainne Marmion

Nigel came and assessed my tiny garden and with application of textures and layout has transformed, what I thought had limited potential, into something with imagination and charm. His plans and advice have been of exceptional quality.

2 days ago

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Grainne,
Give me a call anytime if you have any issues. All the best
Nigel

HU-161157121

We enlisted Nigel's expertise to produce a design for our garden, having moved into our house two years ago, and now wanting to turn our attention to the outdoors. The plot is established, with sloping levels and a woodland feel. Nigel spent the day with us, measuring the garden, listening to our wishlist, analysing the challenges and proposing ideas. The process was collaborative and enjoyable. With his vast knowledge and experience, Nigel managed to take our initially disjointed ideas and incorporate these into a unified vision for the garden that centred around the flow of movement throughout the space. The output was a design for our garden that we could not be happier with. We would highly recommend Nigel's services. Alistair & Sarah

2 days ago

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Alistair and Sarah.
The landscapers will shortly be in touch with a view to a visit and costings.
Let's hope our estimations are not to far out.
All the best
Nigel

Now Working From Home

I am renovating a Victorian house with a small garden which is currently a building site. My one to one with Nigel was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We worked collaboratively, he listened to all my requirements for the space, and he came up with the most wonderful design which was beautifully hand drawn. This design is way beyond anything I could have come up with myself. I can't wait to see it all come to life. Thank you Nigel!

26 June, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Jayne,
It was all the more fun being outside in the sunshine coming up with ideas for this lovely space. All the best. Nigel

HU-168034627

Nigel understood my demanding brief for my very small backyard garden and came up with a lovely detailed design.

5 June, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks, no garden is too small for a design. Hope all goes well with its realisation. Nigel

Beth Jessop

Nigel visited us this week to redesign our back garden, he listened to my ideas and managed to put them together into a design that flowed well through the garden. Nigel made excellent suggestions that I had not thought about and brought a different perspective to some of my ideas. It was a very enjoyable day working with him, it really felt like a joint effort getting to the final design. I am now looking forward to the next phase; building the garden and seeing the design come to life!

5 June, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks to you Beth, such a fun day. The Landscapers will be in touch shortly.

Lorna

Nigel came up with a lovely design for our garden which is quite an awkward shape. He really listened to our needs and ideas and we are really pleased with the plan. We look forward to the next stage of implementing it soon. Many thanks Nigel!

22 April, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for the review. It was good fun and good luck with the construction. I'll be sending over some landscapers details. All the best. Nigel

Ada Miclos

I’m really happy with the garden design Nigel created for me. He listened to what I wanted, paid great attention to detail, and came up with a functional and beautiful plan. I appreciated that he reused some of the existing plants and gave me a clear plant list. He finished the design very quickly, and his experience really shows. I also love that he’s helping me connect with a Landscaper and Gardener. Highly recommended!

19 April, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Ada. I'll be in touch shortly with the coloured plan and other details. N

HU-4000337

Nigel gave us a two phase survey, then an interactive talk over the options we liked, then a long and detailed garden design and then ran through all the options we had discussed and eventually chosen. He then reproduced his design after a lot of fine tuning and micro level detailed changes. We felt totally involved at all stages of a very long process- oh, and he wasn’t at all heavy on our coffee!!! A thoroughly satisfying day all round. Would not hesitate to recommend him

13 April, 2025

rorychallands

What a great service! When you need some experienced and expert guidance to kickstart your garden redesign, but don't want to (or can't afford) a lengthy bells and whistles option, then Nigel is your man. He'll spend a day with you and your garden, finding out what you want and suggesting many solutions you wouldn't have thought of, and by the time he leaves, you'll have a design to take to a landscaper. And he's a charming man, to boot.

9 April, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Rory, you're a star. Such an enjoyable day. Good luck with the build. Don't forget I am always on the end of a phone call.

HU-805202395

Nigel is very knowledgeable and had lots of excellent ideas on how to landscape and plant our garden even though it is currently still a building site. He is very friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommended.

28 March, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks very much Ian. Hope the construction goes well. All the best. Nigel

HU-890551460

Nigel was fantastic, on time and straight to work. Solved problems I’d been struggling with for months. Has a great depth of knowledge, accommodated every change/opinion I had. Overall felt like true value for money in the service he provides. Highly recommend.

28 February, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this, it means a lot. NIgel

Kat Sion

We recently moved into a house with a large garden that had been completely neglected for a number of years. Although we had a few ideas about what we wanted to do my husband and I were struggling to come up with a design that we both agreed on! We were initially hesitant about bringing a designer in due to the cost but when we saw Nigel's Design in a Day option we hoped it would be worth a punt! It turned out to be money SO well spent! Nigel's creativity and wealth of experience was immediately obvious and after a very short while he was able to provide us with options and ideas we would never have come up with alone. He is a true master craftsman - drawing everything by hand and layering up with tracing paper. It was amazing to watch the design come to life as the day went on. Incorporating all the elements we had asked for and creating a plan that was not only practical but also asthetically beautiful. We would thoroughly recommend Nigel with his exceptionally high level of skill, knowledge and experience. We are really looking forward to the next stage and bringing the design to life.

21 February, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks indeed Kat. I forget sometimes how the design process can be such an eye opener. So glad you enjoyed this process and I shall look forward very much to seeing the outcome. All the best, Nigel

Julian Grice

Working with Nigel is a joy. As enthusiastic gardening amateurs looking for experienced advice to help us make the right decisions about developing a town garden Nigel’s creative and pragmatic style is refreshing. His collaborative approach ensures he fully understood our interests and needs before rapidly developing a perfect design plan, all in a day.

25 January, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Very lovely of you to say so. Having developed the plan in a day try and make sure you 'stick to it'. Always available if you need. Nigel

cathedral gardeners Ltd

We have worked with Nigel for a number of years on multiple projects and have never had any problems. Looking forward to working alongside him again soon. I would highly recommend him for all your design needs.

25 January, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Peter. I appreciate your professionalism in building all these gardens. Clients like to know they are getting a reliable service. All the best. Nigel

Caroline Slack

I can't speak more highly of Nigel's work. It was an adventure and delight from beginning to end. Surveying was professional and unobtrusive. He really listened to what we wanted for our garden and juggling our hopes, dreams and ideas with the practicalities was creative and very enjoyable. At the end of his visit and in a matter of hours we were sent a beautiful plan full of helpful and down to earth instructions for either ourselves or contractors to implement.

12 January, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Caroline and Chris. It was a very enjoyable day and all your input made the whole task nice and easy. Nigel

HU-206450809

I have worked with clients who have had garden designs produced by Nigel for close to 20 years. As a garden builder and landscape gardener, when a client approaches me with a Nigel Phillips design I know that it will be straight-forward to work from, well thought through, and has taken into account the needs of the building process and not just the final product. Nigel is experienced, professional, friendly and easy to work with.

10 January, 2025

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Ben. It is a pleasure working with you and your team. Keep up the good work. Nigel

HU-453801905

Nigel is clearly VERY experienced and knowledgeable about gardens, plants and designs, but also he really listened to the list of our wants and needs. We have a big slope in our garden with difficult access which presents quite a challenge but he had great ideas and put forward solutions we hadn’t considered previously. We enjoyed the design process and were very excited to receive our beautifully presented plans. I would 100% recommend him. Thank you, Nigel!

14 December, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this review. The garden was quite tricky and deserved more time in its design time, so option three was the right course of action

HU-963049857

Nigel provides an excellent service and we were amazed at his professionalism, extensive experience and thorough knowledge of the task at hand. We definitely recommend his service and would use him again.

14 November, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this. Just put it up on instagram to maximise the marketing opportunity. Any further in put from me in your project just let me know.

Daniel Chandler

We had a one-to-one session with Nigel for our small urban garden in North London, and couldn't be happier! The whole day was such a pleasure. Nigel came prepared with reference books, which we browsed while he got a sense of the garden and drew up a basic drawing. We then talked through various options, with Nigel sketching them out as we went, which was a brilliant way to think everything through. We've ended up with a design that we are incredibly excited by, and that we couldn't have come up with without Nigel's expert guidance. Nigel then send over the sketches within days and has put us in touch with local landscapers. We honestly loved the whole thing and cannot recommend Nigel more highly.

3 October, 2024Last modified:4 October, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Aww thanks guys. I really enjoyed the day too. I hope all goes well with development of the garden and I am always at the end of a telephone call should you be pressured to deviate from the plan we came up with. All the very best. Nigel.

Jane

I cannot recommend Nigel highly enough. He has such depth of knowledge and expertise and produced a beautiful drawing of my garden-to-be. He was an inspiration to me and I now cannot wait to begin the work in my garden!

22 September, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks Jane. I'm between you and Drew it'll all look great and be of greater use. Best wishes .Nigel

Jane

Nigel was a great help with our large garden (option 3), he has significantly helped us move on our thinking about the garden design. Whilst we ponder on next steps and breaking the plan down into stages, I am sure that we will ask Nigel to come back for any specific details that we need more specification on and with the all important planting plans.

18 September, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you. Yes please do get back in touch. An option three allows more time to get it right. All the best. Nigel

HU-365490020

I’m absolutely delighted with the process and the resulting design from the one-to-one garden design by Nigel for my small garden. Having chosen option two, I now have a detailed plan with landscaping and planting solutions for the whole garden. Just in one day (and through questioning and understanding my preferences), Nigel produced a plan that encompassed all my priorities, dealt with some tricky aspects of the space and is appropriate to my budget. Thank you!

2 September, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this review. it is so helpful in order to keep my order books full. many thanks. Nigel

Vanessa Rose

Nigel visited me for a one day one to one garden design for our small townhouse garden. The whole experience was fantastic! Before Nigel came I sent pictures of the garden and on arrival, he measured up the garden while I looked through garden design books to pick out any designs, looks and plants that appealed. Then we discussed what I was hoping for from the garden in terms of how I want to use the garden and we discussed what appealed to me from the pictures I selected. From this Nigel began to sketch a design while we chatted and discussed the design as it evolved. Several sketches later and we settled on a design that Nigel drew up and we then discussed planting options for each bed, coming up with a finished plan at the end of the day. Nigel then went away and produced the plans in colour, which he sent a few days later. I am thrilled with the design Nigel (and I!!) have come up with and feel I have a design for my garden in which I have fully participated rather than has been interpreted by a designer from a list of requirements and presented to me! It was an excellent day and thoroughly enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone who is embarking on a garden redesign!

28 August, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Vanessa for your kind words. We did have a lovely productive day and I hope it all transpires into a garden you'll cherish. Very best wishes. NIgel

Wendy Daffin

I had the pleasure of meeting Nigel yesterday . I thought I had some idea of what I wanted, turns out I was wrong . Nigel suggested things I would never have considered . He really knows his stuff . I’m really looking forward to the plans arriving and deciding what next . Our garden is in a real mess and until we have our extension built we couldn’t begin on the garden . But Nigels got me really thinking and I can’t wait . Nigel thank you for your enthusiasm , your wonderful suggestions , your patience and for working amongst a chaotic building site . Would recommend Nigel wholeheartedly . ITS SUCH A GREAT SERVICE . Thank you thank you and thank you again . Will add photos when we are done , sorry patience will be required .

9 May, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks Wendy for this enthusiastic review. We did get a lot done and you were very open minded as to the possibilities. As long as you are excited by the prospect of your new garden then I have fulfilled my part.
Very good luck with the build and would be delighted to be kept up to date. Nigel

Helen Crate

Nigel was asked for a garden design to complement and wrap around a new build barn conversion. The site was marked on a drawing with no clear boundaries ,just a rectangular”slab terrace”., making it very difficult to imagine any sort of garden .On arrival Nigel and I walked and photographed the site identifying boundaries ,land contours ,viewpoints ,feature trees etc. Over coffee Nigel talked me through the design process and i looked through garden design books and magazines to identify features ,planting schemes and shapes that i liked.Nigel began to design the garden it was a very inclusive process with Nigel frequently stopping to explain his thoughts . Using tracing paper on top of the landscape map, allowed him to try out different ideas ,spacing and shapes etc ,giving us both the chance to literally step back and view the design ,making changes as necessary The final design allowed me to visualise a garden with different functioning areas, a softened terrace ,hard and soft landscaping and planting that wrapped around the whole building linking the whole site, softening all the edges of a new build ,creating a garden and building that seemed to sit more comfortably within the surrounding landscape . A few days later a very detailed colour plan arrived complete with planting suggestions, hedging details , hard and soft landscaping ideas.It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with Nigel , his enthusiasm ,knowledge and vision is infectious ,and his collaborative approach made me feel really involved in the creative and wonderful garden plans . We used the Level 2 service

25 April, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Gosh.....it was a joy that day and hopefully set your mind at rest that a beautiful useable garden is just around the corner.

Debbie and Chris Hill

We recently moved into our house and immediately opted to extend the kitchen at the back, thus disrupting the overall layout of our back garden. Once the work was competed, we invited Nigel to come and redesign the garden. Nigel listened carefully to us and worked with us to create a design to suit our requirements. He sketched out two choices of design initially which helped us to established our preferred style. What we particularly liked was the way in which he incorporated an existing patio, well established trees and wisteria into the design, which will make the final garden immediately look more mature. We opted to also discuss planting with him and he was helpful in placing plants that I wanted to include as well as identifying a number of other plants that would work well with the aspect of our garden and preferred colour palette. We're delighted with our finished design!

8 April, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Debbie and Chris for a very enjoyable day. As you say keeping and using existing features can help accelerate the maturity of the garden. Look forward to seeing the finished article. Nigel

HU-782385098

We are delighted with the design that Nigel has created and appreciate the time and effort that he put into planning our garden with us. Highly recommended.

4 April, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks indeed and let me know when the garden is finished and planted and I'll send the photographer round. All the best. Migel

Mellie Pullman

Nigel did a great job of taking our ideas and philosophy and turning that into a garden plan. He is knowledgable about habitat and ponds which really helps to create the type of garden environment we are seeking for insects, frogs, etc. He built on the ideas that I had and added new concepts that I had not considered which is quite beneficial. We have yet to work with the actual landscaper to see how well they turn the plan into an actual garden.

14 March, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Mel. It is surprising how it is possible to transform a front garden into a bee friendly environment. A far cry from the type of front garden a generation ago. Lets hope the wildlife recognise our efforts!

Kevin Ives

A great service that really helped us imagine and reimagine what we want from our changes to our garden. I great process to go through.

28 February, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Kevin, it was a pleasure even though it rained all day. Sunshine at the end though. Nigel

User

We thought Nigel's 1-2-1 garden design process was excellent. Nigel struck the right balance between listening and suggesting creative solutions for our garden and within a few days we had copies of the design. Highly recommended.

8 February, 2024Last modified:18 February, 2024

HU-216292163

Fantastic experience designing our garden with Nigel. He was professional, knowledgeable and courteous throughout and listened to our requirements before skillfully translating this into a design that we are delighted with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone.

6 January, 2024

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Ben, it was a delight and I'm sure your engineering skills will see the project come alive. All the very best Nigel

HU-969049034

Nigel was caring, thoughtful and engaging in the process of designing our 350m2 garden. He included us in his process, and listened to what we wanted, as well as doing his own research into aspects of the project that required a bit of specific knowledge. What he has produced for us is brilliant and bespoke.

6 December, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Pete,
We'll get the Landscapers on the job and you'll then be on your way. Fantastic. Nigel

HU-663831682

Nigel, of One to One Designs, was a delight to work with in drawing up a plan for my garden. He carefully listened to my ‘wish list’ and then produced a very professionally presented design which reflected all that we had discussed. I would highly recommend him.

26 November, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Jessica. I've contacted a couple of local Landscapers who'll be in touch with you shortly. Good luck with your garden journey. Nigel

Margaret Ansell

After struggling to find someone to help design a plan for our new garden, it was very refreshing to find Nigel and his "One-to-One Garden Design" service. I was very impressed with the prompt reply to my enquiry, the choice of visit dates and the clear layout of the service options and charges. Being included in the design process on the day was very enjoyable; Nigel was able to include more features than I was expecting as well as suggesting inspiring ways to use some very interesting plants. I am now really looking forward to getting started on this exciting project. I can 100% recommend this service and would really encourage you to take the next step and send him a message. Margaret

14 October, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Margaret it was a pleasure working with you. Good luck with the construction - I'm around if you have any questions. All the best. Nigel

Jean Rye

When Nigel arrived for my “One day garden design “ I was intrigued and slightly concerned how the day would go. I needn’t have worried Nigel put me at ease straight away . He asked me what I wanted to achieve and I mentioned that at one point I had hoped to have a sunken sitting area but realised it wasn’t possible. Amazingly he came up with a solution that would never had occurred to me. The day was most enjoyable but time went far too quickly. I can’t wait to see the finished product. Thank you Nigel

29 September, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

It was an absolute pleasure and be sure to send some pics over of the completed garden. All the best

debbie scarboro

Nigel was so easy to work with, and really listened to what I wanted from a garden design. This was really refreshing, and now I have a fabulous design to put into action. I believe Nigel’s way of working is very cost effective and I feel he certainly gives value for money. I would highly recommend using Nigel to design your space, big or small!

21 July, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this. Good luck with the build with my recommended landscapers. All the best. Nigel

GILLIAN CHADWICK

I was so impressed with Nigel's approach to garden design, from the clearly set out terms on his website, to the professionalism, patience and flair he displayed whilst working through how to get the very best out of the limited space we had to work with. He produced a great design, together with hard landscaping and planting suggestions, and I can't wait to get the work started and see how lovely it is all going to be. Many thanks to you Nigel.

4 July, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Gillian, it was a pleasure and good fun. I hope the framed view of the windmills of the Downs through the new arch is realised. You'll probably need to have a conversation with the Landscaper closer to the time. All the best.

HU-876875731

Great day spent with Nigel at the end of which we had a complete design for our undulating garden, which made the most of our rural views. Lots of planting suggestions and Nigel made us feel completely at ease with no rush or pressure. Looking forward to getting the project started.

26 May, 2023Last modified:26 May, 2023

HU-206913424

We have just had a really lovely day with Nigel, planning our new garden. We are finishing a complicated build and it was very difficult to see how we could create any kind of garden around it but Nigel immediately saw its potential and in consultation with us, has created a really beautiful and inspirational plan for different areas. We would thoroughly recommend Nigel’s One-to-One service.

21 May, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this lovely review.
Having another pair of eyes look at the garden can help see the wood from the trees - sorry about the cliches!! All the best for the build. Nigel

HU-525530778

I had a wonderful day with Nigel who made me really think about what I want from my small garden, and realise a few small changes can make a huge difference. Thank you for all your advice and garden wisdom!

21 April, 2023Last modified:21 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you and the pleasure is all mine. All the best. Nigel

Margo

We were looking for ideas to reconfigure steps to our garden from a balcony a metre above, and were inspired by Nigel’s description of his solution to a similar situation in his own garden –https://www.houzz.com/magazine/garden-tour-an-idyllic-plot-thats-both-relaxing-and-sociable-stsetivw-vs~159546151 As ours is a small garden, we definitely didn't want the steps to encroach too far, particularly into our small lawn, and couldn't visualise or verbalise exactly what we wanted. Against all our preconceived ideas of keeping the steps unobtrusive, Nigel’s idea to actually make a feature of the steps totally hit the spot. Somehow it all works - making the steps a really attractive feature of the garden, and even improving the look of the lawn! We are delighted with this plan. Having pondered these steps for a long time, we would never have come up with Nigel’s magic solution!! We really appreciated his perception and insight, along with his expertise, and his amazing skill in developing a plan in a day. Thank you Nigel - it was a delight to work with you !!

21 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Margo it was a delight to work with you to. Keep the constructionists on side with the plan and all should be fine. Good luck and I am around via the telephone to help. nigel

Brian Braby

We engaged Nigel Philips to provide us with a garden plan for e very unimaginatively laid out garden at a property into which we had just moved. He spent a day with us, firstly measuring up and establishing in his mind all the parameters of the existing garden, aspect, soil, existing shrubs and trees etc. He then spent a couple of hours with us, with a plan that he had drawn, discussing with us the features that we would like to see, lawn areas, patio, water feature, wild garden, kitchen garden etc, and how these could be incorporated into the final plan. With his existing outline plan, he had limitless see-through sheets on which he was able to draw many of the features we had identified as desirable, in different arrangements, indicating the advantages and disadvantages of the arrangements he had drawn. At every stage he responded to what we found attractive, and we ended up with a draft plan that we found most desirable. Within a couple of days he sent us a final detailed plan of the agreed layout showing all the items on our wish list, including the positioning of all the plants, shrubs, trees etc. that we had identified. We found Nigel to be a delightful expert to discuss with, and we are delighted with the end product. Brian and Janet Braby - Eastbourne

14 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Brian and Janet.
You were both delight to work for.
The Landscaper who has been selected to give you a price for constructing the garden will be with you soon. Nigel

Ben Metz

Nigel has been a pleasure to work with, and his in a day service has a brilliant place to start our garden design journey.

14 April, 2023

Ron & Laura

We met Nigel on Tuesday 11th April 2023, who walked around the garden which is currently more of a building site due to extensive building works. Having taken the measurements, Nigel presented us with his initial thoughts, taking into account some plants / trees and other items that need to stay where they are. We found his suggestions extremely helpful, and that, combined with his impressive knowledge of a garden environment, made a very rewarding experience - all in 1 day! Would recommend Nigel without reservation.

13 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Ron and Laura. Good luck with the next phase of the garden's development. I' m sure it will be very rewarding. N

Caroline Secombe

We thoroughly enjoyed our intense and productive day with Nigel, who brilliantly managed to combine what my husband and I had in our minds with the unprepossessing long, narrow, concreted garden we had presented him with. The flair and creativity he showed combined with his passion and knowledge of garden design has resulted in a beautifully drawn plan with which we can begin to realise our dreams. He has also given us many practical links to follow if we need them. I am happy to wholeheartedly recommend Nigel!

12 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Caroline. I'm sure your garden will glow in the reflected glory of your wonderful review. Good luck. Nigel

Philip Russell

It was an absolute pleasure consulting with Nigel who has a wealth of experience. Tasteful ideas, mindful of cost and creative to acheive what is required within the setting he works with. Nigel is passionate about gardens and really understands them, informing the client on what works best, thus practical in his approach whilst getting it just right. First class Nigel! We look forward to bringing your plan to life.

4 April, 2023Last modified:4 April, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this Philip. Do let me know how you get on with the landscapers, who's details I will send to you shortly. All the best.

chappellkate

Nigel updated our garden design, bringing fantastic new ideas and capturing them all into a beautiful hand drawn plan (a piece of art in itself). Our garden is large (

18 March, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Kate, It is a big garden but we sre getting ever closer to making it very special for you and your family.

Jane

My Lewes courtyard is small & awkwardly shaped so I was unsure how to maximise the space. Nigel spent the day with me in March 2023 and I'm delighted with the design & planting (I had option 2) we came up with. Nigel's 121 approach is good value and worked perfectly for me as I like to be involved and have plenty of ideas. These, combined with his years of experience & vision, meant we agreed on a plan that makes the most of the sunny & shady parts of the garden, and gives me a raised seating/dining area as well as clear space for walking thru. He was a delight to work with. He can also help with finding the right landscaper to suit my budget.

15 March, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Jane - good luck with the build which can be achieved over time according to your timetable. Nigel

lizlewis_63

Nigel provides an excellent service. To be able to turn up, measure the garden, discuss all my ideas (including a very long wish list!?!) and then work together to create my perfect garden, drawn to scale, and with planting suggestions, all in a day was quite brilliant. He was very patient, and despite many changes, I never got the sense that he wasn't going to 'get there' in the end. I enjoyed the process and am absolutely delighted with the end result.

27 February, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Liz. As you say we got there in the end and I hope it was as enjoyable journey for you as it was for me. All the best.

M Dexter

It was a highly enjoyable experience working with Nigel on a design for paving around the house as well as a new design for the existing 1970's style terrace. He measured up the spaces and then spent a good period of time listening to our thoughts and asking questions about the use of various areas. He came up with an idea we had never thought of for the terrace, which we are very excited about, and suggested a type and colour of stone for the paving we had not seen anywhere online, which seems perfect. He came up with an excellent and attractive solution to one of the other areas which will link parts of the garden better with the house. He was very focused all day and we were amazed by the scale drawings he did on site. Within a week of his visit we had plans for a landscaper to use and a smaller coloured plan for us. It is very helpful to have him come and focus us on what we want, help us make decisions and to have the plans drawn up so quickly. We would definitely recommend him and his service as he is clearly highly knowledgeable and experienced as well as being fun to work with.

27 February, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this. I like the bit where I'm fun to work with as it can seem quite daunting. It is fun to work out all the different solutions and feel satisfied that the one chosen is the right one. All the best. N

johnhly

We moved from an award winning large garden in Cornwall. Although ultimately it proved too much work and costly for us to maintain, it was truly loved. We downsized, and moved to Lewes and inherited a 3m x 4m paved terrace for our green space. We were very aware that any errors that could be hidden in a large garden, would be glaringly obvious in a small patio. The temptation to replicate in a very small place what we had previously, just would not fly. Nigel came and in one session came up with plan that not only we both agreed with, but was totally at odds with what we had thought of. He led us through the proposed planting as well as any construction needed. We are now looking forward to building out new "mini" garden and taking all the credit for it ! We cannot praise him enough.

30 January, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you John - this design should allow for flexibility in the planting with out too much watering.

Hannah Sloane

We can't recommend Nigel highly enough! He measured up the garden to start with and then chatted to us about our design ideas, adding invaluable expertise in suggesting things we wouldn't have thought of initially. He then drew up a beautiful, detailed plan all within the space of our one day visit - we were blown away by the skill, craft and professionalism of his service! I would highly recommend his One to One design service to anyone wanting to improve their garden space. Our garden is quite small and he's made a plan that makes it feel three times bigger!

25 January, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Hannah it was an absolute delight. Let's hope Iris likes it too.. xx

Gabriella

Nigel was a pleasure to work with, he came with great ideas and really helped us to build a vision for our future garden! We loved the fact that it was a one day service as it feels like you make loads of progress. Would highly recommed - thank you!!

9 January, 2023

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Gabriella and Ori, it was great we able to push the progress of the garden so far. Just need to keep the momentum going to completion of the construction. I'll recommend a landscaper. All the best
Nigel

Ted Harper

Excellent, personal service. Nigel was very attentive to our needs and helped distill some of our nebulous ideas into a coherent and practical plan.

13 December, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this.
Good luck with the next stage.

HU-228240875

Nigel’s one to one service is utterly fit for purpose - it appears that this has been well-Hines after years of experience. He listens carefully and then provides practical, creative ideas to meet the brief and budget constraints. He is also incredibly nice, engaging and knowledgeable, which makes the whole experience pleasant - ten out of ten.

13 November, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this. Indeed the process is becoming more honed which makes if efficient and of course enjoyable. All the best for the future of your garden.

Wincent Lau

I had a great experience with Nigel designing my small garden. He was very thoughtful and collaborative in taking my input into his design work. Even more amazing was the quality of work he was able to deliver within just a day. Would recommend Nigel to anyone looking for garden design work.

24 October, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Wincent for the 'Glowing' review. I have a landscaper lined up so i'll put you in touch shortly. All the best. Nigel

Jane Rivers

Nigel spent the day with us understanding our requirements and ideas and measuring the garden space including the position of existing trees and shrubs. He then threw in lots of ideas himself, some of which we took on board in the design discussion. He drafted a design on paper for further discussion - the advantage of doing this on paper is the larger scale than could be done on a screen so that we could participate in the design process. Following his visit, a few days later we received detailed drawings suitable for a landscaper to produce costings as well as a coloured design which brought it to life. He also provided lists of suitable planting which we discussed when he visited. The whole process was extremely enjoyable and I cannot recommend Nigel highly enough.

16 October, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Jane. We did have a very full discussion and you were so good at taking onboard some my suggestions. Just organising the landscapers so will be in touch.

HU-432243615

Nigel's service is efficient, personal, very fast and, most importantly, brings real insight and expertise. I cannot recommend highly enough

11 October, 2022

Colleen Kelsall

Such a delightful man and garden designer. Nigel talked me through everything and explained his work process and why he was making particular choices. Honestly I would never had thought of arranging the garden the way that Nigel did and it is just a thing of beauty and not a blade of grass that will need mowing in sight. But we will have fruit trees and fabulous plantings everywhere plus a pond and room to expand into if we want more veg beds, cannot wait to get started!

7 October, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Colleen it was fun. I'll get the landscapers lined up and it'll be full steam ahead.

HU-222106327

We found the way Nigel works his day a really good service, and a productive days work! We all came up with some fab ideas, throwing thoughts out there and chatting around......we had some already but of course as we would expect, Nigel had some great ideas as well. It was a sort of 'organic' process throughout the day. As we said to Nigel presumably there are 101 ways the day can go, and equally 101 different plans you could end up with. What we did end up with excites us, and is detailed enough to be passing the drawings round for quotes currently. (That's the scary part!) Nigel spent quite a lot of the day in his van, with his own supplies, so he doesn't need your attention all day- but feeding a piece of homemade cake as well worked a treat I think!

3 October, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

The cake was very welcome, so thanks you for that. I shall look forward to the completed garden, carried out by one of my recommended Landscapers. Don't forget to 'stick to the plan'. Best of luck. NIgel

HU-747214844

Working with Nigel to redesign our garden space was a delightful experience. My partner and I have no previous experience with landscaping or garden design and we felt stuck with what was possible. Nigel came up with fantastic ideas of how to transform our garden in ways we would never of thought of ourselves and it feels brilliant to see the design on paper in one session. If you are in need of a Garden Designer I highly recommend getting in touch Nigel asap!

11 September, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this review. I'm so happy that you found the process useful even inspiring and can take you onto the next phase.

User

Nigel had very useful ideas for re-designing my small garden and speedily provided a good plan and gave me the details of a good landscaper and carpenter

2 September, 2022Last modified:18 September, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you JIll. I shall look forward to the joinery part of the project. All the best.NIgel

HU-661393328

We bought a house with a large garden, with mature, established borders, and a large amount of lawn between the borders making an irregular shape to mow. We had some ideas of things we'd like to change or add but didn't know the best place/s, and we don't want to make huge changes all at once. We were therefore looking for a garden designer that could help us with a long-term plan rather than an instant re-vamp. We had the garden survey conducted at Nigel's recommendation, and then he used this as a basis to sit with us and come up with our new design. We had a 'wish list' which we went through with Nigel, and then he started with essentially a blank page (just the house and mature trees we wished to keep on the page) and developed our new garden design incorporating our 'wish list' whilst bearing in mind the best areas of the garden for different functions. Amongst the 'wish list' were particular plants of sentimental value that we asked Nigel to recommend the best places for in the garden/ incorporate into the plan. Whilst he gave verbal recommendations during his visit, he has also given these particular attention in the annotations and plant lists on the plan, which I value very much. What we have now is a beautiful design to work to over the coming few years. It has everything we asked for, and beautiful attention to detail. The plan is a work of art in itself, we just hope we can do it justice and are excited to progress to realising the final design. Thank you, Nigel, we enjoyed the process and are extremely pleased with the outcome.

11 August, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Ellen for your kind words. As you say the good thing about a plan is that you can complete parts of it at your convenience. All the best and thank you for this review. Nigel

HU-89555604

nigel was a charming and knowledgeable man who found out exactly what I had imagined the garden to be and translated that into a garden plan which was exactly what I wanted. He had the plan sent within a couple of days and overall it was an enjoyable experience.

20 July, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Lois for these kind words. Anything Italy inspired is always a pleasure to share. I shall love to see the result in due course. Nigel

HU-147441756

Nigel Philips garden design company was a joy to use. He was on time, professional in his approach and very knowledgable about his subject. He produced a working set of drawings on the day and the finished product sent through the post within a couple of days. I would highly recommend him him to anyone who requires a hassle free good quality design for their garden space

16 July, 2022Last modified:18 July, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this. Who could resist !! Good luck with the build.

HU-362391013

What a great service and a really nice guy! Nigel was super helpful and listened to all of our many ideas! It was a great session going back and forth together, we felt really involved in the process. We would highly recommend Nigel when it comes to designing a garden.

22 June, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you. It was a bit of a tussle but a nice one and in the end productive. I'll send over a recommend for the build. N

louise_turner1214

What a fabulous day designing my new garden with Nigel. We had a blank canvas to play with and Nigel, having discussed my must haves, nice to haves etc, went on to design a wonderful space that will beautifully suit me and my family. I can't wait to get started and enjoy the wonderful new space. I would highly recommend Nigel, his knowledge, imagination and vision for a space is exciting to witness and be a part of.

21 June, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Louise. I'll send over some names of landscapers and get them involved for the next phase of the garden's development. It is exciting. N

HU-19824074

So pleased to have been recommended to use Nigel’s design & expertise. I am so looking forward to seeing my revamped garden and patio.

17 June, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

So am I and we'll have to get the landscapers to price it as soon as.

HU-540659164

Lovely man, more than happy with the design. Nigel opened our eyes and came up with a plan we could never have put together ourselves. Can’t wait to get started!

16 June, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Perfect. So pleased you're pleased and I shall look forward to receiving some pictures of the completed garden. All the best. Nigel

dianehenshaw77

It was great working with Nigel and getting results for our garden design all sorted in a day. I felt that Nigel really listened to what we wanted, and was able to translate our thoughts into a workable design. The One-to-One service allowed us to express our thoughts and discuss hard landscaping as well as planting ideas. Nigel drew an accurate plan of our garden and then sketched ideas on tracing paper sheets placed over the top until we reached something that my husband and I were both happy with. The finished drawings came through the post a couple of days later and the next stage is for Nigel to obtain quotes from landscapers for us. I highly recommend this service and was pleased that Nigel was so knowledgeable and approachable.

23 May, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you both. It was good fun apart from being useful - hopefully. N

HU-872901306

Working with Nigel has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish. Meticulous in his work, Nigel first listened carefully to our aspirations and using his own flair has created then designed the perfect garden to maximise a challenging but unique space with a wonderful far reaching view in a garden that will now be something rather special. If you are looking for a creation that will unlock ideas you had never thought of, Nigel is the man you need to talk to!

17 May, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this. Good luck with the build and I'll send over the colour plan shortly.

HU-982850142

This service worked well for us. It wasn’t a big project so we were a bit concerned that the design work had to be in proportion. The pricing structure seemed logical and transparent - we knew what we were getting upfront The benefit of working with Nigel was that it forced my wife and I to face up to the areas on which we werent in agreement! So we ended the day with an agreed design, documented and delivered! Many thanks

30 April, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Sometimes you just need a more objective view and your own thoughts can then become clearer. Keep me informed as your project progresses and don't forget to stick to the plan!

HU-28738606

Highly recommend Nigel. Whilst we had an idea of what we wanted, he transformed those into a more beautiful, fun and practical entertaining area design for the family. Beyond our imagination. And all in one day. Thank you!

14 April, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this. Yes it should be fun and interesting and imaginative and all those things that gets you out to enjoy the garden. All the best

Sarah Pickthall

Really lovely design experience, Nigel works collaboratively to design your garden with you very much in mind every step of the way.

5 April, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Sarah. Just in the process of locating Ben to give you a price for the construction work. Hope it all works out. Nigel

HU-206381556

Nigel came over to measure and design our small garden in March 2022. He was hugely helpful in turning our ideas into a detailed and practical design, and was able to kindly guide us as to what would work best for our space in terms of materials, plants, light and how we intend to use it. He was very flexible in coming over at short notice after a cancellation and I'd highly recommend him for your garden design!

31 March, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this recommendation. Sometimes I am able to get to you quicker and so glad on this occasion I was able. All the best. Nigel

dusty1310

We are in the process of conducting a major refurbishment of our house and we appointed Nigel to help redesign the garden. Nigel was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process and his incredible knowledge, expertise and creative flair, coupled with providing the opportunity to be involved in the detailed planning process, made redesigning our garden a truly wonderful experience. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we now have a marvellous garden plan that we are absolutely delighted with and we know will give us so much pleasure. Thank you Nigel! We would not hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone considering redesigning or updating their garden.

25 March, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review. I did very much enjoy the process as well. All the best, Nigel

HU-898125814

I’d highly recommend Nigel. He replied to my email promptly, arrived when he said would. He definitely made the most of our garden, really listened to what we would like, tweaked where necessary & made excellent suggestions which come from years of experience & a real passion for his work. I’m still staggered that you can get such quality work in the space of a day & consider Nigel well worth the money. Thank you Nigel, we’re so please we found you & are very excited about putting the plans into action!

16 March, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you very much for this. We'll keep in touch so I can see the end result and possibly take some photos when the time comes. All the best. Nigel

HU-441796825

Truly professional and friendly service Great to have the design completed in a day after a collaborative meeting

6 March, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this. The day consultation with design does seem to work for many people. All the best. Nigel

Mike Dowsett

From the outset, dealing with Nigel has been an easy, stress-free and rewarding experience. His business model is so straightforward and efficient, including knowing in advance just what his fee would be prior to contacting him. He arrived for the site visit punctually, and set-to carefully measuring our site (not rushing despite the disgustingly inclement weather). We had a good discussion about what we wanted to achieve from the garden, and then over the next several hours Nigel built up various elements within that overall framework which appealed to us until he had arrived at a design which very much excited us. He sent through the final, fully coloured and full-size version to us within just a few days, including illustrations of certain aspects of construction to aid the understanding of the eventual landscapers. Also included were a good number of planting suggestions (albeit not a totally detailed planting plan, as that was not required). Nigel's depth of knowledge of plants is beyond question. Additionally, he has offered if necessary, to make himself available to liaise (remotely) directly with the landscaper should a query arise during construction. We are extremely happy with this relaxing, comprehensive and professional package.

6 March, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

wow, thanks. The business model is easy to follow and so glad that it worked for you. Now for the construction phase. Good luck.

HU-730907489

I needed some help to work out what to do with the garden at our new property. A one-to-one service with a plan in a day sounded like a good solution. I enjoyed working through the plan with Nigel and we now have an excellent plan to move forward with. On to the contracting stage!

16 February, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Elizabeth. I shall be sending you a couple of recommended landscapers to give you a price for implementing the plan. Colour plan to follow at same time. All the best.

HU-928412418

Nigel was friendly, knowledgeable and listened to what we wanted. His input was such that we now have a garden design which we hope to implement as soon as possible. We would definitely recommend his services.

6 February, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks very much. Such an enjoyable day and with a result of a new garden on the cards. Good luck with the build. I'm around should you need more of my input

HU-579823548

We were daunted by the idea of recreating an english country garden in South East London after the builders had transformed the original garden into a quagmire and played around with all the levels. However Nigel speedily took control and worked out how to fit in everything we wanted whilst maintaining an informal relaxed environment. The plan he drew up was a work of art in itself and included hundreds of practical suggestions not only on hard landscaping but also on shrubs, trees and plants. we cannot recommend him highly enough.

5 February, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

We managed to get the design sorted so all that has to happen now is to get the build right. I'll recommend some good reliable landscapers.

HU-786072089

What an enjoyable day we have just had with Nigel. Very relaxed, very easy, a real people person professional, at the top of his game. Nigel started by walking the garden with us and then asking what our thoughts were. What we liked about the current layout and what we did not. Then, most importantly, how we planned to use it and the time and interest we had in maintaining it. Nigel spent the day in our kitchen, sketching and discussing and asking our thoughts as we watched, listened and enjoyed the process. By the end of the day we had a garden design that we love and can't wait to get started. According to Nigel it was all down us? We don't think so. 24rhs later We received the finished design via email and 2 days later hard copies in the post with budgets and contacts to progress. We wished we had done it years ago Phillip and Joanna Mumford

4 February, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this review and happy that you enjoyed the process. It can be a bit daunting having someone spend the whole day discussing and dealing with your gardening matters. Well done to you.

Vicky Jones

It was a true pleasure working with Nigel and seeing our garden transform. He listened to what we wanted and how we wanted to use our garden. He designed something we would never have been able to think of on our own. I would highly recommend Nigel and cant wait to see our designs come to life. Vicky (East Sussex)

1 February, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Vicky. I'll get the colour copy over to you today along with the details of a couple of landscapers to give you a quote. It was good fun.

HU-654413946

Nigel was a delight to work with. His design in a day process meant we could bounce ideas off one another and quickly get to a point where the design was created. He’s a good problem solver and has a lot of common sense re garden practicalities.

27 January, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks very much for the review. I'm sure the garden practicalities will be dealt with professionally by my recommended landscapers. Any probs give us a ring. All the best. N

HU-563004429

We were thrilled with the design that Nigel came up with for our garden. He listened to our ideas and combined with his own suggestions, he came up with a fantastic design. He spent all day with us, which enabled him to get as much information as possible and to "understand" our garden and it's particular quirks. We can highly recommend Nigel.

21 January, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

So glad you found the whole experience useful. Good luck with the build.

Georgie

We are so grateful to Nigel for doing such a grand day's work for us and for coming up with an excellent garden design, that is fit for purpose. From the outset he asked us both very detailed questions on what we hoped to achieve; how we intend to use the garden, how much work we are prepared to put in and what experience we have. All in all a very collaborative approach, an enjoyable day and we are very excited about how we can move forward.

20 January, 2022

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this Georgie. I shall look forward to seeing your garden's development over the next year. Good luck

HU-970757648

We are very happy with the design that Nigel produced on his visit. He listened to our expectations for the garden which were reflected in the design. He has recommended contractors who have responded quickly and we are now in the process of discussing the project with them.

23 December, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

I can monitor the progress of the Landscaper if required but the plan should be detailed enough for them to go it alone. I do tell them to stick to the plan!!

HU-971525017

New garden designed in a day. Nigel was quick to understand what we wanted and the iterative process of his design approach meant we could give instant feedback and agree a solution by the end of the day. Success!

22 December, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks David very much for this. Having completed the back garden I came back and completed the front garden as well with all the parking issues. Good fun.

HU-751608478

We had a great day with Nigel designing our garden together. We had a few ideas and Nigel fleshed these out with ideas of his own and we sat and tweaked until we were all happy with the design. A thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile experience and we now have the plans to proceed with implementing the design.

1 December, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks very much. I hope that the construction will now proceed. The only advice I have is to stick to the plan. Good luck.

Aimee

We were recommended Nigel to help us to plan our garden. We have a lot of different obstacles to tackle, not only being on a corner plot, but also on a hill and were just not sure where to start. Nigel really helped us to understand what we could do with our space, he was friendly, understanding and we are delighted with his design. He proposed solutions that we would never have thought of on our own, and helped us to understand what we could do with our garden and it's surrounds. The whole experience was a pleasure and we would thoroughly recommend Nigel and his design expertise. We now can't wait to see his design become reality!

11 November, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Aimee, so glad you enjoyed the experience. I look forward to these days probably as much as you. The aim is to get you excited about your garden. All the best.

jules0265lawrence

Nigel was a pleasure to hear around for the day and at the end of it I had a lovely garden plan. He took into account everything I asked for, I cannot recommend highly enough. Worth every penny!

12 October, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Julia - turned out to be quite a surprise once we had thought of everything the garden required. But we managed to fit it in. Onto the next stage now.

HU-665381322

I had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Nigel who was able to draw on a wealth of experience to find a plan that would satisfy our desires for the garden with what was actually going to work! Nigel was also excellent at making it feel like it was a collaborative exercise even if it wasn't!

6 October, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this and good luck with the next stage. Always around if you need help.

Kathryn Evans

Working with Nigel was just perfect. He listened and processed my odd ideas and somehow turned them into a fluid and practical garden laced with intrigue and romance. I can't wait to get started on turning his gorgeous design into a real life garden!

27 September, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Kathy - we had fun getting the ideas translated into a workable plan. Like you I can't wait to see what transpires - good luck and thank you so much.

HU-655892111

Nigel spent the day with us to help us get to grips with a tricky space in desperate need of attention and inspiration. Throughout the day Nigel convened a few meetings with us to discuss options review our thoughts on style and use of space through to types of plants we might envisage in the space. We ended up with much more cleverness than we thought was possible and exciting new elements we had never considered. It was a pleasure to spend time with Nigel who was a real gent. The one-day process leading to fully coloured plans provide the inspiration we needed and we now feel properly equipped to engage contractors with confidence. Many thanks, Rebecca & David.

23 September, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

This was a tricky space with an eye watering level change that invited some exciting design thinking. Thank you for opportunity. We'll now need a competent landscaper to get excited by it.....I know the very team...watch this space. All the best

HU-999558445

Our experience with Nigel's one day service was just what we wanted. He quickly came up with ideas how to make improvements to our garden that would make all the difference to our enjoyment of it. At the same time he was flexible and involved us in decisions and ideas. I would certainly recommend him to others.

14 September, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

This being an option 3 and therefore the slightly larger garden, it needs to have both of our attention for a sensible time in order to come up with a plan. Thank you for your patience and I definitely think we got there. All the best. Nigel

Patricia Rykiel

From the moment Nigel arrives at your property, you will feel you are in experienced hands. We enjoyed the day spent with him — planned the garden in a day service. Years of experience makes this approach work. If you are in a muddle with what to ‘do’ in your garden, you won’t feel that way after Nigel does his magic!

13 September, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you very much for this Patricia. I'm glad that we came up with that sinuous curve to tie everything together. I shall be interested if the plunge pool appears. All the best and get in touch if necessary.

Sharon Ward

Nigel offers an excellent service where he creates a garden design in a day. I found this a very good concept as it focuses the mind and by working together you end up with a great design. I had a lot of input and showed Nigel the type of garden style I liked. He took this on board and created a design which reflected my style but also suited the space. I’m extremely happy with the design and also found it good value.

10 August, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Sharon, it was good fun and now need to get the design realised. Always available to give you direction with contractors once they start. Nigel

danlewisjames

Nigel produced an excellent design that we are very pleased with. The process was clear and efficient with a quick turn around and a perfect end product. All in all a brilliant design and a pleasure to work with.

17 July, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Dan - you'll make me blush. The steps were key and I'm sure Simon will carry out a successful build. Always around for advice.

Sue Pocklington

Nigel was great in helping us think about what we wanted from the garden, resulting in his great design which we look forward to creating in the coming months.

28 June, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks Sue....I'm sure you will as the landscapers all come highly recommended. It was fun setting up and working from your summerhouse. Helped to obtain a good perspective of the garden.

Tom Breeze

Nigel came highly recommended and so that's always a good start when looking for the right help. And he lived up to every expectation and more! We began with a phone call and then Nigel came up to meet my wife & I and inspect our garden. I'll be honest, we didn't know what we wanted, we just knew we didn't want what we had as a garden and Nigel took the time to understand what we wanted and provided us with so many inspiring ideas. We hadn't considered so much such as entertaining, the kids, the views, the layout and the overall feel. I instantly felt like we were in safe hands and knew the outcome would be better than we could imagine. So then Nigel got to work and sketched out the plans of what we had discussed and we saw the whole garden come to life. It really was incredible to see what our garden could be like within the budget we had set out. Nigel has been an absolute pleasure to work with, made us laugh a ton and now we have a solid plan we are thrilled with. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

17 June, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Tom,
We'll get the construction underway whenever you are ready. Nigel

Bette Frewer

Nigel provided exactly the service he had promised when he visited my new home. He listened with care to my lengthy wish list and responded with practical and creative solutions and ideas for turning what is currently a blank canvas into what I believe will be a delightful garden. We spent a most enjoyable day while he created a design around my needs and preferences. He made suggestions which I would not have thought of and his design does everything I asked for and more.

17 May, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Looking forward to the construction of the garden now. Don't forget I'm on hand should you need it. N

HU-101214709

Nigel came to us on a very wet day last October and battled the elements to assess and measure our back garden with a view to supplying us with a garden design. He patiently found out our likes and dislikes, all the time adding to his design, and provided us with some imaginative additions which we wouldn’t have thought of, but in no way was he pushy or forceful. Nigel provided us with a beautiful plan and I’m pleased to say the work is due to commence imminently. We found Nigel to be extremely patient and courteous and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

8 May, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

I shall be on hand with the construction, so if there are any questions then these can be answered with the design in mind. Many thanks and see you soon. Nigel

HU-658281835

It was a delight to have Nigel come round and propose new designs for our garden. Whilst the intial brief was to plan three, large, beds, he went well beyond that brief and has made us think very differently about how our garden will look and work. He was not afraid to challenge our thinking but did so with much charm and a smile! We are now preparing to impliment his recommendations and are very excited about seeing the results. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nigel.

27 April, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

I am so glad that you are taking onboard all that was discussed. Your garden is just a delight.

Rachael Gladwin

We were impressed with how Nigel was able to discern what we wanted, and come up with a plan that delivered our requirements as well as incorporating some aspects that we hadn't considered. He was also very encouraging in taking our time to achieve our design and not putting ourselves under pressure to complete it all in one go. Would highly recommend.

22 April, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Rachael it was a delight to help with your garden and I hope all goes well with its development.

cgorham98

We had a thoroughly enjoyable and productive day with Nigel and are delighted with the final plan. He was professional, attentive to our preferences and suggested solutions we would never have thought of. We would recommend him to others looking for fresh ideas and some hand-holding through the entire process. His final plan was sufficiently detailed for contractors to quote against. We can’t wait to see our new garden take shape now!

2 April, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Nor can I and I hope all will go well for the full development of the garden over the years. Many thanks.

John Mewis

Fantastic service from Nigel. We are very pleased with the end design, one we would not have thought of without Nigel's input but makes best use of the space we have. Really enjoyed the full day design experience and the end product is very professional.

27 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you John. Good luck with building the garden with the only advice I can give which is to stick to the plan!!

HU-726704179

Very pleased with the survey, which was undertaken in a speedy professional manner. Even more impressed with the design ideas and the drawings. Can highly recommend One-to-One Garden design and look forward to getting the landscapers quote, in order to agree and start date for the work.

18 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much. A very enjoyable day and look forward to seeing the development of your garden.

HU-839806825

If you book with Nigel, you won’t be disappointed. He shared a wealth of knowledge, where appropriate and the provided the creativity input we were hoping for and ever so lacking. No rushing, but equally no delaying. Super pleasant company and great workmanship. Highly recommended!

15 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for a very enjoyable day and hope all goes well with the construction.

Rachel C

Nigel helped me with a planting plan for my garden. I measured up my area, sent sketches and photos to Nigel and then we had a long zoom call to talk through what I wanted, and then Nigel went away to draw up and finalise the plans. He shared the plans with me by PDF and on A1 paper posted to my home. I had a general idea of what I wanted but I really valued Nigel’s specific suggestions around plant choices. And he had some important guidance on the use of repetition in the planting plan to bring coherence to the whole area. Overall Nigel’s input has given me the confidence to get started with a project that was long overdue and which will definitely end up looking better for his input!

15 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Rachel. I wasn't quite sure how this remote designing would work but between us we seemed to have cracked it. Send some photos over when you have reached a suitable stage in the project.

HU-904705463

Many thanks to Nigel for an enjoyable and productive day. Nigel's experience and our needs were combined expertly, producing an exciting vision for our awkwardly shaped garden.

13 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Good luck with your build and so glad that you enjoyed it as well!

justin fleming

We contacted Nigel and left a message on his phone , He called back swiftly and explained what he could do for the small project we had of landscaping our roof terrace. I sent him some Photos and with in a few days we had a zoom call to see and discuss his designs. Having agreed a few minor amendments he sent us a color hard A3 copy with all the information we needed. Now all we have to do is implement his plans! Thank you Nigel Justin and Vivienne Lewes

5 March, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Justin it was a pleasure and it seems that a remote design is possible

Hector Proud

We called Nigel to help us work out a plan for a particularly unloved, dark and murky north-facing townhouse backyard. In just half a day, he pulled together a masterplan for us to take to our contractor to put into practice. A pleasure to work with - friendly; creative; passionate; solution-oriented and extraordinarily efficient.

17 February, 2021

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Hector. Good luck with the build and if there are any questions you have I'd be glad to answer them.

HU-285574181

I called in Nigel after looking at his website and reading the excellent reviews. Our front garden is in a mid terrace Edwardian house and I had attempted couple of designs myself. However, I wanted a professional to come along and show me something that I would never have been able to come up with myself. Nigel's many years of experience was used to design a stunning garden plan which meet my criteria 100%. At the moment we are at the planning stage only, as we are having the front of the house repaired and decorated next spring. Based on the advise that Nigel gave during his visit, and the imaginative final plan I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone considering a redesign of their garden-however small.

5 October, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much. It was a really enjoyable process.

Joshua Zammit

My wife and I hired Nigel recently to design a new back garden for our house. His 1-2-1 service is fantastic and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new garden space. The resulting plans are extremely well presented and we couldn't be happier with the result.

17 August, 2020Last modified:18 August, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Joshua,
It was a tricky slope but I think we have made good use of it.
Nick I'm sure will do a good job in building it. Nigel

Isabella Wallerstein

I had no preconceptions when I embarked on this project with Nigel. I just hoped he would find a way to give my garden some privacy so that I could enjoy it more. In fact, he picked up on all my half-formulated ideas and incorporated them into a design so complete that I have ended up with a plan for the garden of my dreams. On a practical note, as we are still socially distancing at the moment, Nigel suggested we discuss the design via Zoom rather than meeting face to face. This worked really well and I was able to follow all the details of the plan on my screen while chatting over the ethernet.

18 April, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Isabella.
This was a new experience in social distancing, which fo the present has become the norm and which we proved, needn't jeopardise the process. In fact it seemed to enhance the process making it very friendly and quite intimate.
Construction next with one of my recommended contractors.

Nicholas Russell

I read about 1-2-1 Garden Design on the website and Nigel's approach appealed as I had a few ideas but no expertise. The time we spent together was very productive, as we bounced around alternatives and sometimes sketched them out on the plan. Nigel's knowledge and experience were most helpful, whether in terms of the costing of alternative features or the appropriate planting possibilities. The process felt very satisfactory, I was happy with and am implementing the design, and the cost was very reasonable. I would strongly recommend Nigel and 1-2-1.

8 April, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Dear Nicholas,
Many thanks for this. I am so pleased that you are using Arun Landscapes - a good local firm with a proven track record. I shall very much look forward to the completed garden and which I am sure you will enjoy for years to come. All the best. Nigel

Linda Faulke

Nigel is very personable, knowledgeable and listens to the client! We particularly liked the immediacy of the 1-2-1 process; as we had the design plan drawn up so quickly with Nigel and ourselves all inputting our ideas. It was great to sit around a table and design it all together over a cup of coffee, or two!

27 March, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

The present situation meant that the meeting was outside (out of the wind) but still we were able to come up with a design for the garden. We can now move onto the next stage with a recommended landscaper - I have plenty of them - and get goung when the going gets good!!
Many thanks for this.

Will Duke

Nigel came over to help us plan the front and rear gardens for our new house. It was a brilliant experience and he completely transformed the way we imagined being able to use the space. Nigel obvioulsy has a great deal of experience and knowledge and listened to our ideas before coming up with an exciting plan for a tricky sloping garden. We are looking forward to putting the plan into action over the coming year.

9 March, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for the review Will.
It was a tricky site and I hope all goes well for construct.
The pictures show the front and back garden

Liz Langtree

We contacted Nigel as we wanted to redesign our garden. Although we had some ideas , the plan that Nigel came up with far exceeded our expectations and showed us that could could use the space in a creative and fun way. The whole process was stress free from contact via email and telephone. By the end of a very enjoyable day we had a detailed set of plans . Thank you Nigel

7 February, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Liz.
I will be intrigued if you manage to get the watercress bed going.
Hope the puppy will enjoy the garden as well.
I have been extolling the virtues of a hot composter as well.
There is always something to learn.
Send pics or add them here when they're ready.

Margaux Allfrey

1-2-1 Garden Design with Nigel Philips was a fantastic experience. The creative process kicked off quickly with a walk around the site, a quick look through some books and then together we had Nigel sweeping out a plan on the kitchen table. A very collaborate, easy and fun process and at the end of the day we had a plan for a 'problem' area in our garden and now we can't wait to make it a reality. We strongly recommend this design in a day, especially for those with their own ideas and an interest in the garden.

28 January, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Margaux for this review. It was a pleasure working on that day. Don't forget I'm available for a visit at the price of one unit (£125) to keep the contractor on the straight and narrow!!

Kat Zahran

Nigel was an absolute marvel in helping us - he was very quick to understand our quirky plot, how it was going to change with planned building work, and the brief of the elements we wanted to include in the garden. He was a pleasure to deal with start to finish and we're so excited to have a workable plan for our garden we can refer to and know that we're not making rookie errors with positioning of the major elements such as the greenhouse! 110% recommended :)

20 January, 2020Last modified:20 January, 2020

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Kat and Danny, thank you so much for this. It was good fun and quite a tricky site but I felt we got there. Good luck with the build over the coming months/years!

Jenny Maidment

Nigel’s 1 2 1 design service is a really immediate way to have a garden design and to have input into the finished result. Nigel spent a day with us, finding out what we wanted from the garden, measuring it up, discussing ideas and then capturing it all on paper as a finished design. The advantages of using this service were that it was quick and good value for money and produced a design that we’re really happy with.

4 November, 2019

Sarah Westwell

We meet Nigel in 2018 when we asked him to help us to design our garden following refurbishment of our home. We knew that we wouldn’t be able to completely relandscape the garden immediately but we wanted a plan to work towards as we developed different sections of the garden over the next 1-5 years. Following a phone call and exchange of photographs we agree that the 1-2-1 service would be our best option. Before we met for our 1-2-1 Nigel recommended someone to undertake a survey. Once armed with the survey Nigel spent the day with us walking through the garden and listening to us to understand what we wanted from and for our garden. He listened well and produce lots of wonderful but achievable ideas. He then spent time drawing up the design before we agreed the final design. The whole experience was fantastic and perfect for our needs . Nigel produced beautiful plan (that we could frame and display!!) and now 15 month on we have developed many areas which look amazing and we still have other areas to develop some of which will need to wait until my now teenage children have flown the best. But I have a plan! I would highly recommend Nigel’s 1-2-1 service. It was excellent value for money.

19 July, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Sarah, Thanks very much for this. It is nice to know that you have been developing the construction side and sticking to the plan for guidance. I'll come and get some photos at some stage to spread the word. Nigel

Leon Lagnado

Nigel has just completed a design for the whole of our back garden, including landscaping and planting. He will also be overseeing the project during the construction phase. Working with Nigel has been a real pleasure and we are very pleased with the design that has emerged. I use the phrase "working with" because that is how he operates - he brings you into the design process in a very direct way (quite different to our experience with another designer). And I use the word "pleasure" because his approach has been fun and interesting. Nigel arrived on a Sunday morning with drawing board and tools in hand, set himself up on our dining table and then began to talk to us about what we wanted and what might be possible. He listened and then prompted us to think about different issues in a thoughtful and considered way. More listening and suggestions and going back and forth from the garden to the board, after which he prepared the detailed plan, finishing by late afternoon. It was all very efficient! Two days later we had our hard copies. Working with Nigel has been stress-free and fun and we feel that we are in the hands of an expert in whom we have complete confidence.

11 July, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this glowing review. I think we were both surprised at how well we concentrated on getting the design right. Now you can move forward with building the garden. I shall make sure the construction stays on target by a few visits during the build. Thanks again. Nigel

Miranda Dart

Nigel's experience really showed. He took a great deal of time and care to understand the plot and what I wanted out of it. He produced a creative and practical plan in the timescale he said with which I am delighted.

16 June, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Miranda, it was a larger area than anticipated but we both managed to complete what we wanted. Great fun working with you.

Howard Montagu

We worked with Nigel for one day to create a garden design. At the start of the day we had no idea what we wanted in terms of design. However Nigel’s friendly and professional approach meant that he was able to tease out of us what we actually wanted from our garden. He then quickly created a garden design and suggested plants that we all agreed on. He encouraged us to be a bit more bold than we would have been by ourselves which was great.

9 May, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Howard for the review - It's the not knowing at the start of the day that is exciting. The next step is to live the dream!!

Sue

Nigel spent a whole day measuring up my awkwardly shaped plot and talking through various options for renovation and planting. While I had some idea of what I wanted to achieve, it was great to have an expert to finesse those ideas and provide much better suggestions. Looking forward to making a start on the project

6 May, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Sue, an enjoyable day with some good results. Hope the construction goes well.

Claire Stone

We asked NIgel to produce a design for our smallish garden after we completed an extension. He spent the day at our house with us, discussing our requirements and produced an excellent design. Nigel took into account our 3 children, dog and existing garden buildings when producing the plan. It was extremely useful to be involved in the design process as we were able to comment, ask questions and make changes as the design progressed. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nigel's services.

3 May, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this. I hear the shepherd's hut has finally found its home in the garden. Being a part of the design process is very important and it makes sure you get what you want..after all it is your garden.

Tom Bowcock

Fantastic 1-2-1 design service, really pleased with the outcome. Nigel was very accommodating and offered a lot of great advice and design influence for our difficult, steep rear garden. We loved how the whole process was undertaken in just a couple of hours from start to finish. We are delighted with the design and plans for the garden, and there are a couple of areas Nigel really enhanced: the steps, retaining walls, varying levels and natural flow up to the rear of a garden. Highly recommended!

29 April, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

This was a tricky one with levels that couldn't be ignored. Thanks for the direction in the design process it was much appreciated and hope all goes well with the construction. I'm on hand for guidance.

Sharon May

Nigel helped us with the design of our garden as we were at a complete loss on how to restructure our garden area. Nigel was extremely helpful and provided us with detailed plans. The plans also included plant suggestions. I would recommend Nigel and we now have a great plan/foundation on which to work from.

24 April, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you for this Sharon - it was on the edge of the size of a 1-2-1 and therefore to have the survey done beforehand was essential as this gave more time for me to really work out with you what was needed. It was joy

HU-964270937

Nigel gave us a beautiful garden design and spent far longer on it than he should! His collaborative manner made it easy for us to get our ideas across and turn them into a much more imaginative and practical reality.

27 March, 2019

Rosaleen Henry

Nigel Phillips was recommended to me by a friend.He explained his 1-2-1 garden design and I asked him to redesign my garden. I very much appreciated his collaborative approach. He set up his drawing board in my kitchen . We discussed ideas. He did measurements and made suggestions. Over the course of a few hours the design evolved. I felt I had a real input and that it was a joint effort. Nigel delivered a beautiful coloured plan with planting suggestions a few days later. The garden was built and laid out by a local landscaper in December 2018 and looks great.

20 March, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thanks Rosaleen,
It was a pleasure working with you on this project, which in fact is included on the video on my website. I will shortly put up the project on Houzz and my website as I think it is a very successful solution to your front garden which as you say was a collaboration between us.

Vicky Myers

I have spent two years wondering what to do with my garden. I wanted advice on a garden I could develop in my own time but have a structure at hand. I called on Nigel. We spent part of the morning discussing what I would like, he was able to tell me if my plan was suitable and give me very good direction in what might work better. This was so good and by this time we had the layout. Nigel did some drawings to scale on paper, again which I found so helpful, it gave me such a clear idea where I wanted paving stones, a structure and planting, all of which he had recommended. Two days later I received a wonderful plan, which will definitely be framed. I am now really excited in getting going. I would recommend the 1-2-1 to anyone but particularly if you are having to call in people to help, you automatically have all the layout and measurements at hand, which really makes it easier for everyone.

8 March, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for the review. I shall look forward to seeing the garden progress.

Andy Thorn

Professional, flexible, well priced services, from very knowledgeable guy, who understands the brief then delivering high quality output. Would fully recommend.

4 March, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you Andy and Dianne, I hope the construction went well or perhaps that hasn't happened yet! Good luck with the garden. NIgel

HU-599129230

Nigel came to my garden and we walked it all for him to get a general idea. We then discuss what I wanted to achieve. He drew up plans and I loved his ideas so now I’m working towards them month by month. Very pleasant to work with.

3 March, 2019

Robin Houghton

Nigel came to visit us and listened to our wishes whilst using his expertise and experience to make suggestions and reassure us of what was possible. He then spent a day in situ measuring the garden, drawing up a plan and discussing with us how it would work. He also made suggestions of suitable planting and positioning. When we were ready to go ahead he helped us select a firm to do the landscaping and also visited periodically to oversee their work, and was on hand to discuss directly with them over the phone when there was an issue to be solved. The project went very smoothly and Nigel was extremely pro-active and helpful throughout. We were thrilled with the finished garden. We couldn't have achieved this without Nigel's design skills and confident supervision. I should add that although the Project Cost of the garden was around £12,000 Nigel's fee was only a small fraction of that. Definitely super value for money.

22 January, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for the review. I enjoyed very much the process of sorting out the garden. I knew that you would enjoy the process and I delighted in showing you the eccentricities of the landscape trade. Having done it for so long I understand how it all works and can anticipate many of the scenarios before they happen. I love it and hoped you would too....and you did

Kath Boyle

Working with Nigel on the design for our garden was very satisfying and cost effective. he translated our aspirations and concerns into a draft design, which we had ample opportunity to discuss! The draft was amended to a final version which provided a clear instruction for our landscape contractor. Now that the work has been done the garden has been transformed. It is a more attractive and useable space which we are really enjoying. Excellent value.

17 January, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Many thanks for this. I know it was some time ago but so glad that the garden still remains an enjoyable space for you both.

HU-958090842

Nigel came round to offer his 'garden design in a day' service. We have a difficult sloping garden and he was really good at understanding what we wanted and also helping us to think about things we hadn't considered. He also took careful consideration of our budget and came up with a really innovative but practical design and helped us find a suitable contractor. The garden looks great, we use it so much more and the design has attracted many compliments.

16 January, 2019

Comment from Nigel Philips Garden Design:

Thank you so much for this. It was a difficult site with a steep slope and I am so glad that you and the children are able to use it much more.

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