Anna McArthur Garden Design

‘Creating a garden, caring for the planet’

A garden should not only be beautiful, but enhance the lives of all who come into it. I believe in creating harmonious spaces that have a close connection with the surroundings, whilst ensuring that the functional elements are appropriate for everyone’s needs.

Close attention to people and place, along with care for the natural environment, are at the heart of my work.

Since completing my garden design training in 2001 I have designed a wide range of gardens, large and small, traditional and contemporary, and have created designs for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, and Channel 4’s ‘Great Garden Challenge’.

My approach is always holistic – taking into consideration the setting and surrounding landscape, the style of the surrounding architecture and the unique features of your property. I will work closely with you to understand your vision, preferences, and lifestyle. Together, we will craft a garden design that reflects your taste and personal requirements. As far as possible I use sustainable materials and wildlife-friendly planting.

Clients often say how my designs have made a difference to their lives, providing peaceful retreats, attracting wildlife, and with plants and focal points that give interest and colour for much of the year.

“Anna designed our garden this year and has transformed the space; it has gone from being a “pointy” and rather severe space to sweeping, organic curves. She has worked with the local landscape to bring its best features into our garden, and selected a range of plants and trees based on the type of

minimise cost and environmental impact where possible, and carefully sourced any additional materials to closely match those that already existed.

At the start of the design process, Anna listened to our needs and desires and developed a proposal based on these. We had the opportunity to discuss the plans and make changes (not that we wanted to make many!).

Anna then oversaw the delivery of the whole of the project, working closely with the landscaping team. This made the whole process entirely stress free, and the landscaping team Anna works with were professional, unrelentingly hard working and a pleasure to have working in the garden. Anna was on hand to make live adaptations when we realised we wanted to change something during the landscaping process.

We cannot recommend Anna highly enough; our garden has gone from being an unused space to somewhere where we envisage spending lots of time as a family in the spring and summer. The design has transformed not only the outside space, but also the view from inside the house. We are so excited to see all the planting mature and develop over the next year.”