Society Of Garden Designers

The Society of Garden Designers is a professional organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in garden design. Our members consist of some of the most experienced and talented garden designers in the industry, covering a wide spectrum of projects from intimate courtyards and roof gardens to expansive country estates and urban parks. By choosing to work with a member of the SGD, you can be confident that you are working with a designer who has achieved the highest professional standards and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Services Offered

At the Society of Garden Designers, we offer a range of services and resources to support our members and the wider garden design industry. These include:

• Accreditation: We provide a rigorous accreditation process for garden designers, ensuring that all of our members have been trained to the highest professional standards and adhere to a strict Code of Conduct.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): We support our members in their ongoing professional development through a variety of educational opportunities and resources, including webinars, workshops, and conferences.
• Networking: We provide opportunities for members to connect with each other and with other industry professionals through events and online forums.
• Advocacy: We represent the interests of our members and the wider garden design industry through engagement with government, regulatory bodies, and the media.
• Resources: We provide a wealth of resources for both members and the general public, including articles, case studies, and best practice guidelines.

Equal Opportunities

At the Society of Garden Designers, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the garden design industry. We aim to be an inclusive Society for any professional garden designer looking to advance their career, and take seriously our adherence to the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to reviewing and addressing any barriers to participation within the Society and the wider industry, and have developed an Equality & Diversity Policy to guide our work in this area.

New Membership Opportunity

We are excited to announce a new membership opportunity for recent graduates of Level 3 or higher garden design qualifications. Our Pre-registered Graduate category offers a pathway to full membership for those just starting out in their career. For more information, please visit our website.

Join Us

If you are a professional garden designer looking to advance your career, we invite you to join the Society of Garden Designers. With a wide range of resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts, we are committed to supporting our members and promoting excellence in garden design. To learn more and apply for membership, please visit our website.