Business Details
12 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape & Garden Design Services
We are a landscape and garden design practice with studios in Scotland and Switzerland, established in 2014. Our work focuses on creating imaginative, sustainable spaces that harmonise with natural and built environments. We provide full design services, from concept development to construction oversight, serving domestic, commercial, and public sector clients across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our approach combines artistic sensitivity with practical expertise, ensuring gardens that function beautifully and reflect clients' lifestyles.We collaborate with architects, engineers, and specialists to deliver efficient, timely projects, prioritising sustainable materials and climate-resilient planting. Having won a Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023, we are committed to transforming outdoor spaces into enduring, soulful environments that enrich lives.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Consultations
Planting Design
Project Oversight
Maintenance Planning
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer end-to-end garden design expertise, from concept to completion.
- Our sustainable, climate-conscious approach ensures long-lasting, resilient landscapes.
- We work internationally with a collaborative team of architects and specialists.
- Award-winning designs celebrated at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
- Our gardens blend artistry and functionality, tailored to individual client needs.
Associations and certifications
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal 2023
What people say
Transformed our garden
Daily revelation
No longer a maintenance burden
Enhanced our enjoyment
Beautiful and colourful
Services
Landscape Design
We create bespoke landscape designs tailored to clients' lifestyles and site conditions. Our approach integrates artistic vision with functional spatial planning, ensuring gardens that evolve beautifully over time and respond to environmental factors. Expertise spans urban courtyards to expansive rural estates.
Planting Design
Our planting schemes balance aesthetics, seasonal interest, and ecological sustainability. We select climate-appropriate plants that create dynamic, low-maintenance landscapes, from vibrant borders to productive vegetable gardens, enhancing biodiversity and resilience.
Project Oversight
We manage garden construction from start to finish, coordinating contractors and ensuring designs are implemented with precision. This includes tendering, quality control, and adherence to timelines and budgets for flawless execution.
Maintenance Planning
We develop tailored maintenance strategies to preserve the longevity and beauty of gardens. Services include seasonal care schedules, irrigation system management, and consultancy to keep landscapes thriving with minimal effort.
Garden Consultations
Our consultations provide tailored guidance for garden development. We assess sites, discuss client aspirations, and offer actionable recommendations on design, planting, and sustainable practices to achieve desired outcomes.
People
Nicola Semple
Co-Founder
Co-founder with expertise in garden design, horticulture, and architecture. Combines creative vision with technical knowledge, leading projects that balance artistry with functionality. Holds academic qualifications in design history and sustainable practices.
Susan Begg
Co-Founder
Co-founder specialising in landscape design and collaborative practice. Focuses on client-centric solutions and sustainable methodologies. Background in architectural theory and environmental planning informs holistic, climate-responsive garden spaces.
Questions
What services does Semple Begg offer?
We provide full landscape and garden design services, including concept design, planting schemes, project oversight, and maintenance planning for domestic and commercial clients.
Where does Semple Begg operate?
We work internationally across Scotland, England, Switzerland, France, and the USA, with studios in Gullane (Scotland) and Commugny (Switzerland).
How does Semple Begg approach sustainability?
We prioritise sustainable materials, climate-resilient planting, and site-specific designs to mitigate environmental impact and adapt to changing conditions.
What is the design process like?
Our process begins with consultation, followed by concept design, masterplanning, tender documentation, and construction oversight to ensure seamless execution.
Has Semple Begg received industry recognition?
Yes, we earned a Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 for our Elsewhere Garden and are known for award-winning, innovative designs.
