I've been working with gardens for over 23 years. Designing landscapes, solving problems, trying to make spaces that work for people and wildlife both. I have worked across Bristol, Sheffield and the Peak District - small courtyard gardens, large country gardens, traditional or modern spaces. I'm comfortable with all of it.
What drives the work is trying to minimise impact while maximising what gardens can give back. Better wellbeing for you, havens for wildlife, spaces that can handle our changing climate. Gardens need to be resilient now - drought tolerance and water harvesting should always be considered.
Hi, I’m Jason.
My Approach
Working Together
The foundation of a good garden design is the relationship between designer and client. That probably sounds obvious, but it's true. The initial meetings are about building understanding and rapport.
I need to understand what you really need and want from your garden space. Not what you think you should want, but what'll actually work for how you live. Every project is different because every person is different. I always try to figure out which design and which garden is best for you.
Complex Sites
Sheffield and the Peak District have given gardens with complex topologies - slopes, terraces, awkward shapes. I really enjoy working on these more challenging sites - they're puzzles that need solving.
I use 3D surveying and design to work through the complications and find solutions that are beautiful and practical. Complex gardens should still be functional, budget-conscious and environmentally sensitive. The difficulty of the site doesn't change that.
Water Gardens and Habitats
I've always loved designing and working on water features - ponds, streams, waterfalls, formal and wild waterscapes. There's something about getting water right in a garden.
Water gardens can be challenging, they need to function well, look natural and be practical. The engineering has to work or you'll have problems, but when they're done right, they're some of the best habitats you can create.
The Right Garden
Over 23 years, I've learned that good garden design is about listening more than talking. It's about understanding the place - the soil, the weather, what already grows well. It's about understanding people - how they'll actually use a future space.
And it's about making gardens that'll last, gardens that can handle dry summers and heavy rain. Garden that give something back to the birds and the bees, and gardens that make you feel better when you're in them. That's what I'm trying to do with every project.
If you're thinking about a garden project and this sounds like the right approach, get in touch. I'd be glad to talk through what you're working with.