Peter Reader Landscapes
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Standouts
7x Best of Houzz winner
8 years in business
Locally owned
7 Houzz Awards
1 Affiliation
6 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Peter Reader
Highgate
London, Greater London N6 6DD
United Kingdom
Highgate
London, Greater London N6 6DD
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£25,000 - 250,000
These represent the total garden build costs of which the design fee is a part. Please contact us for more details.
These represent the total garden build costs of which the design fee is a part. Please contact us for more details.
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Peter Reader is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers and provides a multiple award winning garden and landscape design service. Whilst based in North London, Peter is able to provide this service across the country. Having trained at the prestigious Chelsea based KLC Design School Peter loves to apply his expertise to a whole variety of settings from small London courtyards to sites of several acres. His two RHS Award winning gardens demonstrate his versatility in design styles, from the crisp modern outdoor garden room of 'Al Fresco' to the ephemeral naturalistic perennial style of 'Four Corners'.
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Services Provided
Garden Design, Garden Plans, Hardscaping, Landscape Construction, Living Walls, Patio Design
Areas Served
London, South East England, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex, Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Camden, Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea
Awards
KLC Diploma of Garden Design (Dist) RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2013 - Silver Gilt Medal and People's Choice Award RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2014 - Silver Gilt Medal ProLandscaper Business Awards 2020 - Shortlisted Garden Design Business
22 Projects for Peter Reader Landscapes
London, Greater London
Al Fresco: RHS Silver Gilt Medal Winner
24 photos
London, England
Highgate walled garden
35 photos
East Molesey, England
Four Corners - Silver Gilt Medal and People's Choice Award Winner
28 photos1 video
London, Greater London
North East London Garden
17 photos
London, UK
Hampstead Small Garden
28 photos
Winslow, England
Victorian Terrace Garden: Winslow, Bucks.
10 photos
London, Greater London
North East London: Garden Renorvation and Lighting
10 photos
Small Front Garden: Simple Planting
14 photos
Radlett, Hertfordshire
Family Garden: Radlett, Hertfordshire
17 photos
London, Greater London
Muswell Hill Modern Small Garden
15 photos
Chelsea, London, Greater London
Central London Small Courtyard
17 photos
London, Greater London
Notting Hill Courtyard Garden
24 photos
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41 Reviews for Peter Reader Landscapes
5.0|41 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Richard Miller
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Client
Peter and his team of landscapers, have delivered a garden that dreams are made off!
From the beginning of the project to the delivery of the final garden, Peter's design, explanation of budgets and the managing of our expectations were fantastic.
Now it is down to Mother Nature and time to enjoy the wonderful results!
16 December, 2020
Michelle
Relationship
Client
Peter has been fantastic to work with and has created a beautiful garden for our family. He really took time to listen to what we wished for our garden and made sure to include our favourite plants along with his beautiful selection. The overall design is just brilliant and has given us a garden with scope for the whole family to enjoy for many years.
Peter's design covered the plant selection & lighting, a summer house, our patio and feature seating area and a wonderful play area in the style of a Pirate ship for our children.
Peter was a huge support to our team offering advice on the garden build and made many a site visit to ensure everything was perfect.
We couldn't recommend Peter highly enough!
20 November, 2020Last modified:20 November, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Thank Michelle for your lovely review.
It has been a absolute pleasure working with you and the whole family, and I have really enjoyed the interactive journey and design process we have been through.
I have to say, I am very jealous of the Pirate ship - I wish I had one just like it when I was a kid.
I am looking forward to seeing the garden develop over time.
It has been a absolute pleasure working with you and the whole family, and I have really enjoyed the interactive journey and design process we have been through.
I have to say, I am very jealous of the Pirate ship - I wish I had one just like it when I was a kid.
I am looking forward to seeing the garden develop over time.
Anne Rebak
Relationship
Client
Peter Reader was an absolute pleasure to work with.
As non gardeners we vaguely knew what look we wanted for our front drive and back garden but Peter's excellent designs and planting schemes exceeded all our expectations.
Peter worked closely with our landscape contractor to bring his detailed plans and vision to reality.
Peter was always available by phone or email to answer our many queries in a friendly yet professional manner.
We are so looking forward to enjoying our wonderful garden and would not hesitate to recommend Peter.
19 November, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Anne
Thank you very much for your lovely review. Both you and your husband were great to work with. I particularly enjoyed working through the plant palette options with you and finalizing the look and atmosphere of the new gardens. I look forward to hearing how the new beds develop and mature.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. Both you and your husband were great to work with. I particularly enjoyed working through the plant palette options with you and finalizing the look and atmosphere of the new gardens. I look forward to hearing how the new beds develop and mature.
Kate & Martin Webster
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Client
We worked with Peter in redesigning our front and rear gardens following underpinning of our house. He was very attentive in listening to what we wanted and came up with excellent designs and planting plans. He also wrote the spec for quotes and was helpful in recommending potential contractors for what was a large job and did a number of site visits to ensure that the work was done to his high standards and our expectations. Peter has a strong understanding of current environmentally friendly construction requirements as well as being able to negotiate the local regulations in HGS. Most of our planting was done in mid-summer (delayed by Covid) and we have been delighted by the way Peter's recommended (and sourced) plants have developed - they have provided to be well chosen for the plan/development/colour pallete and high quality from the nursery. We have had numerous unsolicited comments about how good our front garden looks - we get lovely feedback every time we are out there!! Peter is a lovely guy to work with, enthusiastic about his work and really knows his stuff! Thank you, Peter!
4 November, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Martin and Kate
Thank you so much for your kind words. As you say, what with Covid and also the wettest winter for ages we have had to surmount several challenges. It has been a delight to work with you both and to share plant knowledge and planning for the design. It has also been great to see the plants settling in well and fantastic to have such lovely feedback from your neighbors. Many thanks and I look forward to popping in for a cup of tea next summer and seeing how things are progressing.
With best wishes, Peter
Thank you so much for your kind words. As you say, what with Covid and also the wettest winter for ages we have had to surmount several challenges. It has been a delight to work with you both and to share plant knowledge and planning for the design. It has also been great to see the plants settling in well and fantastic to have such lovely feedback from your neighbors. Many thanks and I look forward to popping in for a cup of tea next summer and seeing how things are progressing.
With best wishes, Peter
HU-925376085
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Client
Peter did a terrific job of helping us with the crumbling back garden which had been neglected for many years before we bought our house. We had ideas about the structure we wanted and he turned those ideas into a wonderful garden design. We loved his attention to detail which is what makes the all the difference in the long run. He was friendly and professional. We would definitely recommend him.
12 October, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Thank you very much - it was a pleasure to work with you both. Your responsiveness to ideas and keenness to progress the project, really helped deliver the lovely end result. I hope you and the family have a great time enjoying the garden over the years.
Lynne Gilchrist
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Client
Peter was recommended by a friend and has absolutely lived up to my expectations. We had only the vaguest idea of what we were trying to achieve with our small-ish London garden. It suffers with poor light because of large protected trees, was overgrown, and the design just didn't draw people out into the main garden area. As a result we simply weren't using the outdoor space even though we love to entertain. I had a minimal understanding of which plants would thrive in the various areas of light and shade, so that was also a critical part of the project. Peter's initial designs brought some very outline ideas into an absolutely wonderful concept that I immediately loved. Peter also recommended a number of contractors to quote for the work and our chosen company has also been great to work with. Following a frustrating delay due to lockdown, we are finally approaching project completion and I'm thrilled with the result. Our neglected and overgrown garden has been transformed into a contemporary space with light and movement and which has nevertheless maintained the 'woodland glade' feel I was anxious not to lose. The addition of multiple areas to sit / perch for both ourselves and guests has made such a difference. Can't wait to see the new planting flourish and to be able to welcome more friends and family into our fabulous new space...
30 June, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Lynne
Thank you very much for your kind review. I have to say, it has been a pleasure working with you and I was so pleased when you liked the initial garden concept. I think this is a space that will improve as the new plants fill out and I wish you lots of fun entertaining there and enjoying its dappled woodland glade atmosphere.
Lovely photos - thank you!
Thank you very much for your kind review. I have to say, it has been a pleasure working with you and I was so pleased when you liked the initial garden concept. I think this is a space that will improve as the new plants fill out and I wish you lots of fun entertaining there and enjoying its dappled woodland glade atmosphere.
Lovely photos - thank you!
Jo White
Relationship
Client
Having battled to rein in a 'post-mature' garden every weekend for a couple of years, I realised I needed help from a professional.
Possibly unusually for most of Peter’s clients, I was keen to project manage and undertake much of the labour myself. Especially as I also had a small budget, which had to be reserved for ‘hard’ costs where possible.
Peter fully answered the brief by providing a clear vision with a masterplan and most crucially, has also entirely removed all the stress of my not knowing where to start.
I feel like I can progress through his plans in manageable sections and actually enjoy the work, rather than see the garden as a never-ending chore.
He has great attention to detail and suggested very good ideas that I hadn’t considered. In particular, the simple lighting plan, which enhances the garden hugely. This is why you need a Designer!
Thank you Peter for all your exceptional work and sage advice.
Looking forward to showing you the completed garden soon.
16 April, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Jo
So pleased that you are excited and inspired by the new garden design. It is great to work with someone who is going to be doing a lot of the garden build themselves, as it gives a real feeling of team engagement on the project.
I am really looking forward to seeing the results.
Regards, Peter
So pleased that you are excited and inspired by the new garden design. It is great to work with someone who is going to be doing a lot of the garden build themselves, as it gives a real feeling of team engagement on the project.
I am really looking forward to seeing the results.
Regards, Peter
Catherine O'Neill
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Client
I found Peter on Houzz, and am so glad that we chose him to help us design our new garden (a small London garden). He was such a joy to work with, as he was very patient in listening to us, and working out how to achieve our desired meld of styles, between clean and urban but softened with adequate room for planting, and the use of reclaimed brick for the planters. He also worked through various revisions, tweaking the design slightly numerous times, and answered all our various queries promptly. We are really delighted with the final outcome, and couldn't have wished for better.
8 April, 2020
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your kind words and delighted that you are so pleased with the end result. You and your husband were a pleasure to work with and it was fun linking the design into the house renovations and remodeling. The 2 spaces blend nicely together now. I look forward to seeing the planting developing and maturing.
Thank you for your kind words and delighted that you are so pleased with the end result. You and your husband were a pleasure to work with and it was fun linking the design into the house renovations and remodeling. The 2 spaces blend nicely together now. I look forward to seeing the planting developing and maturing.
HMJ Jones
Relationship
Client
Having designed our back garden a couple of years ago, we asked Peter to create a new look for our front garden. He produced a wonderfully detailed planting plan with photos which perfectly complemented the few plants we wanted to retain, and which will give interest and colour throughout the year. As always, it is a pleasure to work with Peter and we're delighted with the perfectly balanced 'look' to our front garden.
7 November, 2019Last modified:7 November, 2019
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi HMJ
Thank you for your lovely review. As always you have good ideas about what you are looking for, which makes it great to work together on a project. So glad you love the result. I shall look forward to walking by and seeing it mature.
Thank you for your lovely review. As always you have good ideas about what you are looking for, which makes it great to work together on a project. So glad you love the result. I shall look forward to walking by and seeing it mature.
Jenny Scarlett-Smith
Relationship
Client
Our garden was lovely when planted 22 years ago - but after abuse from three children and a dog it was looking pretty ragged. I had filled gaps with various plants which either didn't survive or took over whole flowerbeds. The brief to Peter was to produce a plan retaining our established plants but infilling with plants better suited to our W/NW aspect.
Peter took a comprehensive survey of the garden. He asked lots of questions to inform his plan in terms of plant colour/type/size preferences. He also made some useful suggestions regarding hard landscaping. He listened carefully to our wishes and came up with a lovely design which then went out to tender.
Of particular assistance was Peter's help in negotiating with landscaping companies and generally project-managing the different phases of the work.
We're extremely pleased with the outcome of this project and would highly recommend Peter.
6 November, 2019
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Jenny
Thank you for this lovely review. I really enjoyed working with you and with your knowledge of plants. It is always great to spruce up an old design where some of the plants have just got past their sell-by-date. It will be interesting to see the new additions fill into their spots and give you a full year of garden interest.
Thank you for this lovely review. I really enjoyed working with you and with your knowledge of plants. It is always great to spruce up an old design where some of the plants have just got past their sell-by-date. It will be interesting to see the new additions fill into their spots and give you a full year of garden interest.
Jinus Saint
Relationship
Client
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Peter Reader to design our new garden. Peter is an absolute joy to work with. He is very patient and thoughtful - spending much time in the design process to integrate our taste with what would be suitable for our space: the structural layout, the types of plants that would thrive best and lighting as well. 5 starts for both outcome and process!
17 October, 2019
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Jinus
Thank you for your lovely review. It was great working with you both to get things spot on. In a small courtyard garden attention to detail is vital. So glad you love the end result.
Thank you for your lovely review. It was great working with you both to get things spot on. In a small courtyard garden attention to detail is vital. So glad you love the end result.
Tara
Relationship
Client
Peter designed our front and back gardens. He totally understood the look and feel that we were going for by our simple instruction of 'English country garden meets Japanese garden'. We know nothing at all about plants and he planned out our garden with plants that would suit the soil and shade conditions and be easy for us to maintain. He designed beautiful stepped, raised beds as well as suggesting an additional patio in the back corner of our garden that gets the evening sun! He also helped me to source the exact lighting that I was after. He's been really helpful with advice on maintenance, and even came to dig up and re-plant one of the plants that he felt would be better somewhere else. We absolutely love both the front and back gardens and everyone who comes round comments on how lovely they are.
14 October, 2019
Comment from Peter Reader Landscapes:
Hi Tara
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to work with you both and to see all the plans for the house as well as the garden come together beautifully. I wish you many a happy hour in the garden.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to work with you both and to see all the plans for the house as well as the garden come together beautifully. I wish you many a happy hour in the garden.
Commented: Help down sloping gardenThe programme is available on BBC i-player.
I would concur with the plan of terracing the garden. You will need to use the 'cut and fill' technique which helps keep the soil on-site (as opposed to ha...
17 February, 2021 in Design Dilemma
Commented: stunning gardenHi Jodie
Great to hear you love the garden - thank you.
The porcelain is Urban Grey porcelain from London Stone:
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The table an...
7 February, 2021
Commented: Design ideas for a shed (better pictures)Only you can answer that Georgina.
There are companies who will make them to your size requirements - such the Brighton Bike Shed Company.
18 January, 2021 in Design Dilemma
Commented: building a bespoke shed.Hi Geogina
Wow - quite the collection of pipes there!
Looking at them, it looks like a number of them carry waste from the house and foul waste from the house. This makes them potentially more diffic...
17 January, 2021
Commented: Steps & Paving stonesHi Jo
That is a Jaquemontii Silver Birch - Betula utilis 'Jaquemontii'. The stems are much more consistently white than our native variety and the white extends up into the smaller branches too. They ...
10 January, 2021
Commented: Help needed - garden landscaping after renovationHi Sally
I would agree with Sonia here - your main challenge is to deal with the soil compaction. This will have occurred due to all the traffic over the soil and the storing of materials on it. This ...
24 December, 2020 in Design Dilemma
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed working with you and Christine on this design. Your enthusiasm for the process and enjoyment of the end result has been great. I am really looking forward to seeing it in the spring and summer.
Thanks again. Peter