Professional Garden Design Services
I create elegant, plant-rich gardens that feel calm, generous, and beautifully balanced. My work combines thoughtful layout, carefully chosen materials, and abundant planting to bring structure, softness, and seasonal depth to your garden.
Working across the South East of England, I provide clear, considered garden design services tailored to each home and its setting. Take a look through our case studies to see real examples of our work and how each garden has been thoughtfully designed and planted.
Garden design for complete transformation
This service is suited to projects where the whole garden needs rethinking, not just the planting. That might mean working with a blank canvas on a new-build, improving a layout that no longer works, or reshaping a space to make it more practical and enjoyable to use.
The aim is always to create a garden that feels natural, balanced, and built to last, with a clear sense of flow and purpose throughout.
Start your garden design
If you’re planning a long-term investment in your garden, I’d be happy to talk through your ideas and how the space could come together.
What’s Included in Owen's Garden Design Services
No two gardens are the same, but each project is approached as a complete space rather than a collection of separate elements. The layout, structure, and planting are all considered together so everything works in harmony.
This often involves reshaping the space to improve how it’s used, introducing defined areas for sitting or entertaining, and selecting materials that sit comfortably alongside the house. Planting is then designed to add depth, texture, and seasonal interest, helping the garden feel established as it develops.
A typical garden design will include:
Garden Layout & Flow
The overall arrangement of the space, ensuring each area connects naturally. This includes planning how you move through the garden and creating places to sit, gather, or relax.
Materials & Structure
Selection of materials such as paving, brick, or more contemporary finishes. These choices form the backbone of the garden and give it a sense of permanence and character.
Planting Design
A considered planting scheme that brings softness and movement, with interest across the seasons. The aim is a garden that feels full, balanced, and increasingly rich as it matures.
Why Choose Owen Brooks
With over 20 years of experience, I bring a calm and considered approach to each project. Every garden is shaped around the way you live, making sure the space feels both practical and enjoyable.
Particular attention is given to layout and materials, whether that’s natural stone, aged brick, or cleaner contemporary finishes. These elements create a strong framework, while the planting adds depth and atmosphere.
The process is collaborative from the start. I take time to understand what you’re aiming for, stay involved during the build and oversee the planting so the final result reflects the original vision.
These are gardens designed to improve over time, becoming more characterful with each season. Many also develop into spaces that support wildlife, while still feeling refined and easy to live with.
If you’re considering a garden project, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a consultation and take the first step.
The Garden Design Process
The Conversation
When you get in contact I will talk through your project and arrange a design consultation at your home to exchange ideas.
The Brief
This is the most important part of the design stage which is listening to you. I want to know how you are going to use the garden, what materials you prefer, what plant colours you like, do you need space for entertaining, do you need space for children to run around. There will be lots of questions to ask which will help build up a picture for me to design a garden that you will love.
The Sketch & The Masterplan
After carrying out a site survey to ascertain, size, levels, aspect, soil analysis etc I will then produce a sketch design concept for your new garden.
Once you are happy with the sketch plan and make any necessary amendments, I will then produce a detailed Masterplan of your garden, including 3D renders and planting plans.
The Build
I can help you with the tender stage to suggest reputable landscape contractors to build the garden. I will discuss the design with them and help guide you on your decision.
To ensure the garden is being built as envisioned I offer a monitoring service to advise the landscape contractor if needed.
The Plant
I am the planting expert, so we will source, plant and carry out all the ‘green’ landscaping with my team.
Maintenance advice will be given alongside the planting plans.
The Handover
The garden is yours again!
Sustainable Garden Design
Every garden is designed with long-term sustainability in mind. From the overall layout and material choices through to planting, each element is considered to suit the conditions of the space, helping the garden establish well and remain easy to manage over time.
The design process also considers how the garden will evolve, supporting biodiversity, improving soil health, and creating a space that feels natural, balanced, and increasingly beautiful as it matures.
The focus is always on creating gardens that work with their environment, require less intervention, and provide lasting structure, interest, and life throughout the seasons.
Ready to Transform Your Garden?
Get in touch with Purely Planting to discuss your planting ideas and arrange a design consultation.