The Garden Design Centre

The Garden Design and Care Centre is a distinguished garden design and maintenance firm located in Cambridgeshire, UK. With over 30 years of experience, our team of skilled landscape architects and horticulturists have cultivated a reputation for creating stunning gardens, regardless of space or budget. We are committed to crafting and caring for gardens, whether they boast sweeping vistas or intimate courtyards.

Our Philosophy

At the Garden Design and Care Centre, we are driven by the belief that everyone deserves a beautiful garden that enhances their life and complements their lifestyle. This ethos has guided us in designing over 2000 gardens of all shapes and sizes, bringing the dreams of thousands of people to life. We have collaborated with national newspapers and major gardening magazines, trained hundreds of individuals in the art of garden design and horticulture, and designed and built gardens at prestigious flower shows in Britain and America. Our accomplishments include three gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and one at the New England Spring Flower Show, as well as five Chelsea silver-gilts. We understand that your garden is a highly personal space, and we strive to foster trust with our clients, ensuring that their ideas are translated into breathtaking designs.

Garden Design Services

We recognise that the idea of a comprehensive garden design service may be daunting. To alleviate this, we approach the process in a systematic manner. Initially, we offer an informal consultation during which we discuss your aspirations and budget, evaluate the site, and share our thoughts and recommendations. Following this meeting, we present a comprehensive proposal, including a detailed plan, elevations, and a cost estimate for your consideration.

We believe that true garden design encompasses much more than just planting schemes. Our designs harmonise various elements, such as the wider landscape, garden setting, cultivation of plants and micro-climates, and the selection of appropriate artists, craftspeople, and artisans for each project. We approach each design with a clean slate, ensuring that no two gardens are alike. Whether you envision a formal garden of parterres and topiary or the voluminous, blooming borders of an English country garden, we will explore all possibilities while considering all variables.

Maintenance & Care Services

At the Garden Design and Care Centre, we not only create magnificent gardens but also offer the option of ongoing, regular garden maintenance to our garden design clients and owners of established gardens. Our dedicated garden maintenance team consists of passionate horticulturists whose knowledge and expertise in gardening are unparalleled. They are committed to nurturing gardens as if they were their own. Our maintenance services include but are not limited to:

• Pruning, deadheading, and training plants
• Dividing and propagating perennials
• Weeding, cultivating, and mulching
• Monitoring and controlling pests and diseases
• Fertilising and watering
• Seasonal planting and border renewal
• Lawn care, including mowing, edging, and aerating
• Leaf clearance and litter removal

We can tailor our maintenance packages to suit your specific garden requirements, providing you with complete peace of mind and the assurance that your garden is in capable hands.

Stewart Knight

Stewart pursued an HND in Horticulture at Pershore College of Horticulture for three years, subsequently relocating to Columbus, Ohio, USA, where he worked in garden construction. Upon his return to the UK in the late-nineties, he worked for landscape companies, constructing gardens across London and the Home Counties. In 2001, he became a partner at the Garden Design and Care Centre. In his leisure time, Stewart enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching football, and watching West Ham United at London Stadium.

Ross Wenlock

Ross has always been passionate about plants and gardening. He obtained the National Certificate in Horticulture & Landscaping at Capel Manor and gained further experience by working for both commercial landscapers and garden centres. Before joining the Garden Design and Care Centre as a partner, he served as Deputy Head Gardener at Wolfson College, Cambridge. Ross cherishes time spent with his wife and two sons, as well as their mischievous Jack Russell Terrier, Patrick. He also shares Stewart's enthusiasm for West Ham United.