For over thirty-five years I worked full time as a doctor with a growing interest in gardening and gardens. After I retired I took several courses in horticulture and garden design and have overhauled and looked after several small gardens for friends and family.

I can help young families moving to a house with a garden for the first time – trying to make it suitable for family life with minimal maintenance whilst not spending a lot of money on plants or hard landscaping. 

I also appreciate the challenges of growing older and trying to keep “on top” of your garden by making it much easier to look after. I can offer a redesign and planting service to make sure that you can maintain and enjoy your garden

I aim to give you a garden which you can manage yourself and meets the needs of you and your family.

I can offer a range of services, designed so you can take over your garden transformation at any time – I can initially visit you at your home – in East Surrey or South West London - to meet you and understand what you want me to do to help you and your garden. 

The transformation comes in three stages 

Review  

Design 

Renovate  

Review

Review of your garden

Identification of existing plants, trees, shrubs and weeds

State of the lawn and paths

State of water features, fences, walls and sheds

 Aspect and soil type 

Design

What is your vision for your garden

Mood board – planting styles 

Plants – “right plant right place” 

Grass or artificial grass 

Hard landscaping 

Wildlife features 

Storage/bins/washing lines 

Childrens’ toys 

Herbs /Vegetables

Fruit trees 

Barbeque area 

Seats and tables 

Renovate

Agree a plan for sorting out your garden

Removing weeds, trees, invasive plants and shrubs 

Salvaging and improving existing plants by dividing and pruning 

Improving the soil and lawn

Planning new features

Getting rid of rubbish 

Commissioning contractors or advising on DIY work in garden