Claire Humphries Gardens

Claire Humphries Gardens is a London-based business, specialising in garden design, planting plans, and skilled garden maintenance. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for plants, I provide a personalised service tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each client.

About Claire Humphries

After completing an art degree and teaching for over 12 years in London schools, I decided to follow my passion for plants and embarked on a new career in horticulture. I studied for the R.H.S. Advanced Certificate at Hadlow College and completed the Principles and Practice Garden Design Course at Capel Manor. My practical experience includes working at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in the grass garden and order beds.

Services Offered

At Claire Humphries Gardens, I offer a wide range of services to help transform your outdoor space into a beautiful and functional garden. These services include:

• Garden Design: I work closely with each client to create a unique and personalised garden design that reflects their style and meets their specific needs. Whether you're looking for a modern, minimalist garden, a traditional, cottage-style garden, or something in between, I can create a design that you'll love.
• Planting Plans: Once the garden design is finalised, I create a detailed planting plan that specifies the type, number, and placement of each plant. This ensures that the garden is planted with the right plants in the right places, resulting in a beautiful and balanced garden.
• Skilled Garden Maintenance: To ensure that your garden stays looking its best, I offer a skilled garden maintenance service. This includes tasks such as pruning, weeding, and watering, as well as more specialised tasks such as propagation and pest control.

Previous Work

Here are some examples of my previous work:

• Town Garden: I transformed a small, uninspiring town garden into a vibrant and wildlife-friendly garden. The garden was densely planted with a mix of bulbs, perennials, and grasses, resulting in a garden that is full of colour and interest throughout the year.
• School Sensory Garden: I designed and planted a sensory garden for a local school. The garden was created to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell, and included a variety of plants chosen for their sensory properties.
• Formal Garden: I designed and planted a formal garden for a client in Islington. The garden was symmetrical in design, with neatly clipped box hedging and a central water feature. The planting was a mix of perennials and shrubs, chosen for their ability to provide structure and year-round interest.
• Large Front Garden: I transformed a large, uninspiring front garden into a stunning and inviting space. The garden was divided into several different areas, including a formal lawn, a wildflower meadow, and a seating area. The planting was a mix of perennials, shrubs, and trees, chosen for their ability to provide structure and year-round interest.
• Roof Terrace: I designed and planted a roof terrace for a client in central London. The garden was created to provide a private and peaceful space for the client to relax and enjoy the views of the city. The planting was a mix of perennials, shrubs, and small trees, chosen for their ability to thrive in a container and provide year-round interest.
• Shade Garden: I designed and planted a shade garden for a client in north London. The garden was created to provide a cool and shaded space for the client to relax in during the hot summer months. The planting was a mix of ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants, chosen for their ability to thrive in a shaded area.
• Garden Makeover: I transformed a neglected and overgrown garden into a beautiful and functional space. The garden was cleared of debris and weeds, and new paths and seating areas were installed. The planting was a mix of perennials, shrubs, and trees, chosen for their ability to provide structure and year-round interest.
• Courtyard Garden: I designed and planted a courtyard garden for a client in south London. The garden was created to provide a private and peaceful space for