Our Story

Growing Together Since 2008

What started as one person with a van and a passion for plants has grown into a team of dedicated professionals serving clients across the south of England.

From Small Beginnings

The company was founded by Eleanor Marsh after fifteen years working in botanical gardens and private estates. She noticed that homeowners often struggled to find gardeners who combined practical skills with genuine design understanding.

Starting with garden maintenance for a handful of neighbours, word spread quickly. By 2012, we had expanded to include landscape construction, and by 2015, we had established a dedicated design studio. Today, our team of seventeen includes horticulturalists, landscape architects, and skilled craftspeople.

Throughout this growth, our core philosophy has remained unchanged: treat every garden, regardless of size, with the same care and creativity we would give our own.

What Guides Us

These principles shape every decision we make, from plant selection to client communication.

Integrity

We give honest advice, even when it means recommending a smaller project. Our reputation matters more than any single contract.

Sustainability

Every garden we create should benefit local wildlife and use resources responsibly. We favour peat-free composts, native planting, and water-wise design.

Craftsmanship

Details matter. From the angle of a paving stone to the spacing of a hedge, we take pride in work that will stand the test of time.

Collaboration

The best gardens emerge from genuine partnership between designer and client. We listen carefully and value your input at every stage.

Meet the Leadership

The people who set the direction and maintain the standards you can expect from our entire team.

Eleanor Marsh

Founder & Director

RHS qualified with over 25 years of horticultural experience. Eleanor still oversees every major design project personally.

Thomas Webb

Head of Operations

Manages scheduling, logistics, and team development. Thomas ensures projects run smoothly from first visit to final walkthrough.

Priya Sharma

Lead Designer

Trained in landscape architecture with a particular interest in wildlife-friendly urban gardens. Priya leads our design studio.

Michael O'Brien

Construction Manager

Master craftsman specialising in stonework and timber structures. Michael supervises all hardscaping projects.

Our Journey

Key moments that have shaped who we are today.

2008

Foundation

Eleanor Marsh establishes the company, taking on first maintenance clients in Hampshire.

2012

Expansion

Landscape construction services added. Team grows to five members.

2015

Design Studio

Dedicated design team formed, allowing more ambitious projects.

2018

First RHS Award

Chelsea Flower Show recognition for sustainable planting innovation.

2021

Commercial Division

Launch of services tailored for corporate and public sector clients.

2024

Today

Team of seventeen serving clients across southern England, with over 2,400 completed projects.

Our Design Philosophy

We believe gardens should feel like natural extensions of the landscape, not imposed upon it. This means working with the existing conditions rather than fighting them.

Clay soil is not a problem to be solved — it is an opportunity to use plants that thrive in moisture-retentive ground. A shady corner is not a limitation — it is a chance to create a cool, tranquil retreat filled with ferns and woodland plants.

Our designs balance structure with softness. Evergreen hedges and stone walls provide year-round framework, while perennial planting weaves through in waves of seasonal colour. The result is a garden that looks intentional but never rigid.

Credentials & Affiliations

Professional memberships and qualifications that demonstrate our commitment to excellence.

RHS Qualified
BALI Registered
APL Member
SGD Accredited

Featured Project

A glimpse at how we approach garden transformation.

Victorian Townhouse Garden, Bath

This long, narrow plot had been neglected for decades. The clients wanted a space for outdoor entertaining while preserving the mature apple tree at the far end.

We divided the garden into three distinct zones: a paved dining terrace near the house, a central lawn with herbaceous borders, and a wilder orchard area beneath the existing tree. Local Bath stone was used throughout to complement the period property.

The project took six weeks to complete and transformed an overgrown space into a garden the clients describe as their "unexpected sanctuary in the city."

Let's Start a Conversation

Every garden begins with a discussion. We would love to hear about your outdoor space and how you hope to use it.

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