Approach
My love of gardening combined with extensive plant knowledge allows me to create beautiful planting schemes that will flourish over time. Beautiful gardens take time to create and establish but working with you and your garden to agree a thoughtful selection of plants can transform a garden in a season.
“Susanne Barker studied at The English Gardening School, Chelsea. She graduated with Distinction and was a very keen and capable student ,completing her work on time and gaining a very thorough plant knowledge. She is able to design gardens suited to various situations, conscious of budget and client wishes. I recommend her highly.”
ROSEMARY ALEXANDER VMM – Principal at The English Gardening School
01/ Initial Consultation
I will meet you in your garden to discus what you want your garden to look like. Is it a particular colour combination? Do you want to have a garden full of scented plants and pollinators? What is important to you in your garden?
02/ Hand-drawn Concepts
I will create hand drawn concepts which we will use to agree a final concept.
A final hand drawn plant design will be presented alongside an elevation, mood board, plant list and plant maintenance plan.
03/ Plant Sourcing
Now the fun starts…
Plant sourcing is a really enjoyable part of the process, as such an important stage detail and knowledge is key. I call on a number of specialist local growers and plant nurseries. I can accompany you to the nursery to choose the best plants available.
04/ Ongoing Support
Your garden doesn’t need to be daunting I can work with you in your garden on an ongoing basis.
I collaborate with a number of local landscapers for hard and soft landscaping, and can either ensure thorough hand over the project or continue to work with you to complete the project.
I can return to your garden throughout the year to advise and teach you how to get the best out of the plants and to keep your garden improving.
Drawings & Plans
