Business Details
Garden Design Services in Bishops Stortford
Anthea Harrison Garden Design is an award-winning practice with two decades of experience in crafting bespoke outdoor spaces. Founded on extensive horticultural expertise and a distinction from Capel Manor College, we are proud to be a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, ensuring the highest standards of service. Our approach combines deep listening with creative vision to deliver gardens that harmonise with both their environment and our clients' lifestyles. Whether redesigning a small urban courtyard or a sprawling country estate, we prioritise functionality, aesthetic balance, and year-round interest through thoughtful planting schemes. Our process begins with a detailed consultation and site survey, followed by tailored design plans that address budget, practicality, and visual appeal.We offer end-to-end project management or advisory support to prevent costly mistakes, alongside post-installation maintenance guidance. Based in Bishops Stortford, we serve Hertfordshire, Essex, and North London, transforming gardens into spaces that enhance both quality of life and property value. Client testimonials highlight our ability to exceed expectations, with projects praised for their innovation, tranquillity, and seamless integration of modern and traditional elements. Our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and horticultural excellence ensures every client receives a unique, enduring outdoor environment.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Plans
Landscape Design
Site Survey
Project Management
Highlights and features
- 20 years of hands-on horticultural experience and formal training from Capel Manor College
- Registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, ensuring high standards
- Personalised approach combining client vision with expert creativity
- End-to-end project management or advisory support to avoid costly errors
- Focus on year-round garden interest through strategic planting and design
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Fantastic results
Best decisions we made
Delighted with the outcome
Stunning garden design
Year-round interest
Services
Garden Design
We create bespoke garden designs tailored to your property's unique characteristics and your personal preferences. Our approach combines aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, ensuring spaces that are both beautiful and usable. By integrating client vision with expert knowledge, we deliver gardens that enhance living environments and property value.
Planting Plans
Our planting plans focus on year-round interest through carefully selected flora suited to your garden's conditions. We combine plants for visual impact, scent, and texture, creating dynamic spaces that evolve with the seasons while minimising maintenance requirements for sustainable beauty.
Site Survey
We conduct detailed site surveys to capture all elements affecting your garden's design, including boundaries, drainage, and architectural features. This data forms the foundation for creating practical, context-sensitive designs that maximise your outdoor space's potential.
Project Management
Our end-to-end project management ensures seamless implementation of your garden design. We coordinate contractors, monitor timelines, and maintain quality control throughout construction, providing peace of mind that your vision will be realised to the highest standards.
Maintenance Guides
We provide customised maintenance guides detailing care requirements for new and retained plants. These practical resources help preserve your garden's beauty, offering seasonal tips and troubleshooting advice to ensure long-term satisfaction with your transformed outdoor space.
People
Anthea Harrison
Garden Designer
Anthea Harrison is an award-winning garden designer with 20 years of horticultural expertise. A registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, she combines formal training from Capel Manor College with creative vision to deliver bespoke outdoor spaces that exceed client expectations.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design, planting plans, site surveys, project management, and post-installation maintenance guidance tailored to your property and lifestyle.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, Essex, North London, and surrounding regions, offering bespoke garden solutions for urban and rural properties.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with a consultation to understand your vision, followed by a site survey, concept design, detailed plans, cost estimation, and optional project management.
Can you work within a specific budget?
Yes, we collaborate with you to create designs that align with your budget, offering cost estimates before finalising detailed plans to ensure transparency.
Do you provide maintenance advice after installation?
We offer customised plant maintenance guides to ensure your garden remains vibrant and easy to care for long after the project is complete.
