Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design Services in Hertfordshire & Essex
Established in 2005, Anthea Harrison brings two decades of horticultural expertise to transforming outdoor spaces across Hertfordshire and Essex. Our approach combines hands-on experience with creative design, ensuring gardens harmonise with both their environment and the client's vision. As a Society of Garden Designers-registered practice, we adhere to the highest industry standards. Our process begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand individual needs, followed by detailed site surveys and tailored design plans. We specialise in creating contemporary gardens that maximise functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal, whether for small urban spaces or expansive country estates.Our planting schemes ensure year-round interest through strategic plant selection and seasonal colour coordination. We provide end-to-end project management from initial concept to final implementation, including contractor cost estimates to maintain budget control. Our commitment extends beyond installation, offering maintenance guides to ensure long-term garden sustainability. With multiple industry accolades and features in leading publications, we continue to deliver award-winning designs that enhance both living spaces and property values.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Design
Planting Plans
Site Surveys
Project Management
Maintenance Guides
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years of horticultural experience with Society of Garden Designers accreditation
- Personalised design process tailored to individual client needs and lifestyles
- End-to-end project management from concept to garden implementation
- Award-winning designs featured in leading industry publications
- Strategic planting schemes ensuring year-round garden interest
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Transformed our garden
Professional approach
Year-round interest
Increased property value
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual requirements. We combine creative vision with practical functionality, ensuring harmony between your property and desired aesthetic. Specialising in contemporary designs that maximise usability while maintaining visual appeal across all garden sizes.
Planting Plans
Expert planting schemes ensure year-round interest through strategic plant selection. We create balanced arrangements that consider seasonal colour, scent, and maintenance requirements. Our plans optimise plant placement for environmental conditions while maintaining aesthetic cohesion.
Site Surveys
Comprehensive site surveys capture all garden dimensions and existing features. We document drainage points, window positions, and surrounding views to inform design decisions. This detailed analysis ensures practical solutions that address specific garden challenges.
Project Management
End-to-end project management ensures seamless design execution. We coordinate contractors, manage timelines, and provide cost estimates at every stage. Our oversight guarantees adherence to design specifications while maintaining budget control throughout the transformation process.
Maintenance Guides
Tailored maintenance guides provide seasonal care instructions for all planted species. We include specific advice for existing vegetation preservation and new plant integration. These comprehensive guides ensure long-term garden sustainability and visual appeal with minimal effort.
People
Anthea Harrison Garden Design
Garden Designer
With 20 years' experience and Society of Garden Designers accreditation, Anthea combines horticultural expertise with creative vision. Her designs focus on creating functional, beautiful spaces that enhance living environments and property value through innovative planting schemes and contemporary layouts.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design services including initial consultations, site surveys, detailed design plans, planting schemes, and project management across Hertfordshire and Essex.
Do you work with small gardens?
Yes, we specialise in creating functional, beautiful spaces regardless of size, with particular expertise in transforming small urban gardens into practical outdoor living areas.
How does the design process work?
Our process begins with a consultation to understand your needs, followed by a site survey, concept design, detailed plans, and optional project management for implementation.
Can you help with planting schemes?
We create tailored planting plans ensuring year-round interest through strategic plant selection, considering seasonal colour, scent, and maintenance requirements for your specific conditions.
Do you offer maintenance advice?
Yes, we provide comprehensive maintenance guides detailing care requirements for all planted species and existing vegetation to ensure long-term garden sustainability.
