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Award winning
11 years in business
Published nationally
12 Houzz Awards
5 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Tom Howard
Wimbledon
London, Greater London SW19
United Kingdom
Wimbledon
London, Greater London SW19
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£20,000 - £100,000
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SW London's Specialists in Garden Design, Landscaping and Planting
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Tom Howard Garden Design create beautiful, functional and timeless outside spaces, looking after the design, build and planting of your garden.
We pride ourselves on helping you through every stage of your garden project, from when we put your dreams onto the drawing board to when you host your first garden party!
From traditional country gardens to modern urban spaces, our designs are carefully tailored to your lifestyle and aspirations, whatever they may be.
Tom Howard designs gardens predominantly in South London but has had commissions throughout the UK, including a garden designed for Country Life magazine and Cavendish Stone at Chelsea 2011. We are able to travel to Europe or further reaches.
Services Provided
Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Construction, Project Management
Areas Served
Wimbledon, Putney, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, South London, Fulham, Twickenham, Balham, Clapham, Battersea
Awards
Merit - Chelsea Flower Show 2011 Best of Houzz for Design and Service 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
36 Projects for Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Kingston Garden
36 photos
Clapham Garden 4
19 photos
Putney Garden 4
14 photos
London, Greater London
Wimbledon Garden 4
38 photos
Dulwich Village, Greater London
Dulwich Garden
20 photos
Long Ditton, Surrey
Long Ditton Garden
24 photos
London, Greater London
Wandsworth Town Garden 2
13 photos
London, Greater London
Wandsworth Garden
9 photos
Fulham, London, Greater London
Fulham Garden 3
12 photos
Chelsea, London, Greater London
Chelsea Terrace
13 photos
London, Greater London
Southfields Garden
32 photos
Twickenham, Greater London
St.Margarets Garden
23 photos
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48 Reviews for Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
5.0|48 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Stuart Groves
Relationship
Client
Tom and his team are exceptional - both in terms of design and construction! Tom designed a truly fantastic garden that was perfect for the layout and available space. His ability to design to the space and integrate colors and structures is world class. Moreover, his construction team members are top notch. His team have years of experience and are always professional and courteous. Finally Tom brings a personal touch. He works closely with you to address any concerns you may have, responds quickly to questions, and is overall very positive.
I would strongly recommend Tom if you want to really transform your garden into something exceptional.
21 December, 2020
HU-280589398
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Client
Tom has been an absolute delight to work with. We were so impressed with his collaborative approach and his patience in guiding us through the garden design especially when we had a few strong ideas to accommodate. Tom was extremely thoughtful and gave us excellent direction and his attention to detail and knowledge was so helpful. Tom conceptualised and went through a series of iterative designs until we landed on "the one" . He was always appreciative of the back and forth between us and we valued his input, and willingness to listen and incorporate our thoughts. Throughout the planning Tom was on hand to answer questions and give guidance on plant selections especially regarding a number of important trees we were placing. He routinely kept us up to date on timings and the actual implementation and creation of the garden went very smoothly indeed. His team were excellent - great workers and a pleasure to have around the site. Tom was on site frequently and personally drove attention to details many others would let pass. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and have since then appreciated Tom's skills in ensuring the garden is constantly providing new delights during the year . We love just staring out at the garden -whatever the weather. What more can you ask for . Thanks Tom and we will look forward to the next project with you!
21 October, 2020
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Andrea & Stephen for such a wonderful review. I've said it to you before but your garden is probably my favourite garden we have created to date, well I've never photographed any of our projects as much as yours! You have both been fantastic to work with and it's always a joy to collaborate with great talent (Stephen the Architect!) and to develop ideas together that really compliment the house and annexe. Thank you and no doubt will see you again soon for another photo shoot!
Sarah Hancock Raphael
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Client
Tom did a complete re-design and renovation of our garden. We loved Tom's creative thinking for the garden and once we agreed on the design everything was done in a very efficient way. His team on site and very skilled and always worked in a clean and efficient way. Tom was on hand almost every day to deal with issues and help us make decisions. The end result was delivered on time and on budget - and we absolutely love it. Thanks Tom!d
24 September, 2020
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Sarah. It was a pleasure working on your garden and we think a great result too! Looking forward to seeing you 2021 to do the front!
Nadia Kevinson
Relationship
Client
They know what they doing, they are experts in this field and they proved to us once again. I am very happy with our garden-space. I highly recommend them.
20 September, 2020
Sherry Hardie
Relationship
Client
It’s been a real pleasure working with Tom. He and his team helped us develop a set of designs for three outdoor spaces during the constraints of lockdown that we’re really happy with. He’s communicative, easy to collaborate with and is really good at generating ideas, from plants to structure to unique features. Compared to other landscapers we received quotes from, we also thought his fee structure was reasonable and added considerable value to our project. Overall, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tom’s services to anyone looking to upgrade their garden.
7 July, 2020Last modified:7 July, 2020
Andrew Wood
Relationship
Client
Tom and his team are absolutely first class and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
When contacting Tom I already had well developed idea about the space we were seeking to create. Tom interpreted the design cues we gave him brilliantly and incorporated these within the design for the garden we ultimately settled on.
Tom's communication is first rate and he will be on hand whenever you need him and frequently on site himself to supervise the build.
We are delighted with the end result and are confident that the investment made in the project will have material value add to the property itself.
25 June, 2020
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Andrew for such a glowing review - much appreciated. So pleased you're as thrilled as we are with how the garden came together. Small spaces can be stunning! Enjoy!
K F
Relationship
Client
We hired Tom is 2017 to help us create a new back garden. The plot was about 25.0x5.5m, a typical long Victorian terrace garden in Brockley, South East London. The existing plot had been flattened due to ongoing building works, providing a blank canvass.
Tom more deserves a 5 star review - he listened attentively, worked with us to understand our preferences, and then created various options for us to work through. The whole process was very efficient and enjoyable. Costs were clearly discussed and ran to budget.
Three years later, we still enjoy a beautifully designed garden that requires (as requested!) minimal maintenance. Planting thoughtfully considered the garden exposure/sunlight, providing interest all year round.
26 April, 2020Last modified:28 April, 2020
Carol Begley
Relationship
Client
Tom was excellent from start to finish. He took our dark and overgrown garden and transformed it into a beautiful space which gives us tremendous pleasure. It is as if we have added a new room to our house. Tom took time to get to know us and was anxious to find a design that worked for us. His estimates were clear and transparent and the work was done to time and within the estimate. Tom was good humoured and calm throughout and helped smooth over some of the inevitable bumps that accompany a big project. I would recommend Tom without reservation.
10 February, 2020
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Carol for such a lovely review. We really enjoyed working on the designs and build of your garden and very much looking forward to seeing you in Spring and seeing how the garden is a year on.
Stacey Doepel
Relationship
Client
We first contacted Tom at the end of a lengthy 2 year build project, remodeling the back of our house. Weary and bordering on decision paralysis, we still faced the rather daunting prospect of what to do with the garden which we had given little thought to. Searching for a garden designer, we came across Tom on Houzz and really liked the look of his designs. It turns out that contacting him was the best thing we did! Tom presented us with some great design options to maximize the space and functionality of the garden – as well as looking good, we needed it to be a space where our sons could kick a ball about and despite its compact size, my husband also wanted a putting green! Throughout the process, Tom and his team were fantastic and we are thrilled with the end result. Tom incorporated all our requirements, was flexible and resourceful and very transparent on costings. He is professional, personable and very easy to work with. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
4 November, 2019
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Stacey for such a great review. It was a pleasure working with you on your garden. May you and the family have many years of pleasure from it and hope the plants survive the footballs (and golf balls)!?
Simon Lamb
Relationship
Client
You don't need to read much more than the reviews Tom and the team have had. Our experience was the same as others. There is a killer combination of deep care for meeting your needs, incredible knowledge of his trade and ideas galore in terms of achieving your vision. This combined with an execution focus like few traders I have met over the years; every detail is considered and when there is an issue it truly is no problem. One thing to listen to is Tom's knowledge of what it takes to do something - there are cheaper but I am not sure there are any better. We love our garden. We are a fan of Tom and the team.
17 September, 2019Last modified:21 September, 2019
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Simon for posting such a wonderful review and thank you for putting all your faith into us to deliver your garden. One we are proud of and fun to create. Looking forward to coming back for phase 2 - the garden studio!
Galia Hellyer
Relationship
Client
We engaged Tom Howard for the design and build of our garden renovation. From the first consultation we felt confident that Tom understood our requirements. He was professional, listened to what we wanted, explained the design process clearly and kept us updated on timelines. When we received our initial designs, we were blown away by the proposed concepts, both creative and stunning! It only took a couple of iterations to perfect the design, with minor tweaks based on our feedback.
During the build phase, Tom’s experienced team worked diligently and reliably to transform our garden into a zen retreat. We received frequent updates on build progress and were able to provide input and feedback. Tom ensured every detail was seen to and did not handover until the work met with his exceptionally high standard.
The financial management of the project was also well organised. The quote was laid out in a clear and transparent manner. Any changes which had a cost implication were agreed prior to the work being carried out. Invoicing was clear and related back to the quote; we did not experience any financial “surprises” and subsequently the project came in at the anticipated cost.
We are 100% satisfied customers and would highly recommend Tom’s services based on his creativity, passion, standard of work, professionalism and clear communication.
27 August, 2019
Comment from Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping:
Thank you Galia for such a wonderful review. It really has been a great garden to work on. You were both really open to our ideas and so positive about the whole experience. I'd give you 5 stars for being such nice, accommodating and understanding clients!
Looking forward to seeing you and the garden again soon!
Looking forward to seeing you and the garden again soon!
Prestige Marble Company
Relationship
Colleague
One of the best clients. Easy to work with, no problems for over 5 years and so on recommending him all the time with 100% confidence
Very good garden designer.
14 August, 2019
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18 November, 2020
Commented: plantsHi Natasha
Thank you. Yes we select all of the plants and are drawn up beforehand as part of the design process
18 November, 2020
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31 October, 2020
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10 September, 2020
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