Business Details
37 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design & Landscaping in Kent
Established in 1989, Roger Platts Garden Design & Nurseries has built an enviable reputation for award-winning garden design, horticultural expertise, and inspirational consultancy. Our team combines naturalistic styles with traditional English country garden principles, serving clients across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the wider UK. With 8 Gold Medals, a 'Best in Show', and a 'Public Choice Award' at the Chelsea Flower Show, we deliver bespoke landscapes that balance aesthetic beauty with ecological sustainability. Our services span garden design, landscaping, consultancy, and a flourishing nursery in Edenbridge, Kent. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of plant combinations, structural design, and maintenance practices honed over three decades.As a respected industry figure, Roger Platts contributes to RHS committees, public speaking engagements, and published works on traditional gardening. Our Edenbridge nursery, open Monday to Friday, showcases plants used in our award-winning projects, complemented by a three-acre wildflower meadow and bluebell woodland. We prioritise client collaboration, offering tailored consultancy visits and detailed design plans to transform gardens into lasting havens. This commitment to excellence has made us one of the UK's most trusted names in garden design.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Consultancy
Nursery Services
Pergola Installation
Garden Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have won 8 Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show since 1989
- Our team offers 30+ years of experience in traditional garden design
- We provide bespoke design solutions tailored to individual garden needs
- Our Edenbridge nursery supplies plants used in award-winning projects
- We combine RHS-approved horticultural practices with innovative landscaping
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expert horticultural advice
Bespoke garden solutions
RHS-recognised expertise
Beautiful nursery displays
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates timeless English gardens through initial consultations, detailed plans, and implementation. We combine structural elements with seasonal planting schemes to ensure year-round interest. Clients receive tailored designs that maximise their garden's potential while maintaining ecological balance.
Landscaping
We deliver comprehensive landscaping solutions including ground preparation, paving, water features, and garden buildings. Using locally sourced materials like natural stone, we create durable structures that complement plantings. Our approach ensures gardens remain healthy and visually striking for decades.
Consultancy
Our consultancy service provides expert guidance on garden improvements through one-hour site visits. We offer planting recommendations, maintenance strategies, and design tweaks to enhance existing spaces. Clients receive actionable advice tailored to their garden's unique conditions and budget.
Nursery Services
The seven-acre Edenbridge nursery supplies high-quality plants used in our award-winning projects. Open Monday-Friday, it showcases species ideal for traditional gardens, including those featured in Chelsea Flower Show displays. Visitors can explore plant combinations suitable for various garden conditions.
Pergola Installation
We craft traditional English oak pergolas and contemporary garden buildings to add vertical interest to outdoor spaces. Bespoke designs integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes, offering both aesthetic enhancement and functional outdoor living areas. Structures are available with installation across the UK.
People
Roger Platts
Garden Designer & Horticultural Expert
Founder of the award-winning practice, Roger Platts has designed gardens since 1989. With 8 Chelsea Gold Medals and RHS committee involvement, he combines traditional techniques with modern innovation. His published works and public speaking engagements establish him as a leading UK horticultural authority.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design services from initial consultation to implementation, including planting schemes, structural elements, and seasonal interest planning.
Do you offer landscaping beyond garden design?
Yes, we deliver complete landscaping solutions including paving, water features, garden buildings, and ground preparation using high-quality materials.
Are your nursery plants available to the public?
Our Edenbridge nursery supplies plants used in award-winning projects and is open to visitors Monday-Friday for plant selection and inspiration.
How does your consultancy service work?
Our consultancy includes one-hour site visits to discuss requirements, followed by tailored advice on planting, maintenance, and design improvements.
Have you won awards for your garden designs?
We have won 8 Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, including Best in Show 2002 and the Public Choice Award in 2010.
Do you provide garden structures like pergolas?
Yes, we design and install traditional oak pergolas and contemporary garden buildings tailored to individual spaces with UK-wide delivery.
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