Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscape Design Partner in Devon
Bruce Dorey is a professionally qualified garden designer with over two decades of experience crafting bespoke landscapes across the UK and internationally. Our approach combines artistic vision with meticulous project management to deliver gardens that reflect individual client needs and architectural contexts. Specialising in both contemporary and traditional styles, we prioritise innovative design solutions, expert plant knowledge, and sustainable practices. Our process involves close client collaboration, from initial concept sketches to detailed technical specifications, ensuring clarity and precision throughout. With a portfolio spanning private residences, commercial properties, and healthcare facilities, we are committed to creating functional, aesthetically striking outdoor spaces.Our team extends beyond design to offer project management services, maintaining budget control and quality assurance during installation. Recognised for integrating modernist principles with historical garden influences, we provide tailored solutions that enhance property value and user experience. Client testimonials highlight our ability to translate ideas into reality while achieving cost efficiencies through rigorous planning. Based in Devon, our work extends to London, the South West, and international locations including Spain and the Mediterranean.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Architecture
Project Management
Planting Design
Pool Design
Hospice Gardens
Courtyard Design
Water Features
Mediterranean Landscapes
Sustainable Gardening
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of specialist garden design expertise.
- Our team provides full project management oversight.
- Bespoke designs tailored to client preferences and site conditions.
- Proven cost-saving through detailed planning and transparency.
- International experience across diverse climates and styles.
What people say
Outstanding job
Perfectly capture ideas
Bespoke designs
Artistic eye
Reliable project management
Services
Garden Design
We create custom garden designs tailored to client needs, combining artistic vision with practical functionality. Our process involves site analysis, concept development, and technical drawing production to ensure precise implementation. Clients benefit from designs that enhance property value and usability while reflecting personal style and environmental considerations.
Project Management
Our project management service ensures seamless transition from design to reality. We coordinate contractors, conduct site inspections, and manage budgets to maintain quality and timelines. Clients gain peace of mind through transparent cost control and expert problem-solving, minimising stress and risks during construction phases.
Planting Design
We develop planting schemes that balance aesthetics, seasonality, and ecological suitability. Expertise includes drought-tolerant Mediterranean gardens and woodland plantings. Clients receive tailored recommendations for low-maintenance, visually striking landscapes that evolve beautifully over time, enhancing biodiversity and sensory experience.
Water Features
From modern water cascades to traditional Moorish fountains, we design bespoke water elements that complement overall garden aesthetics. Features integrate seamlessly with surrounding architecture, using sustainable practices to ensure longevity and minimal maintenance for striking visual and auditory impact.
Hospice Gardens
We create calming, accessible outdoor spaces for healthcare facilities, focusing on sensory stimulation and restorative environments. Designs prioritise user comfort, incorporating accessible pathways, seating areas, and plant selections that support wellbeing for patients, families, and staff.
People
Bruce Dorey Garden Design
Owner / Lead Designer
With 20 years of experience, Bruce holds a BA (Hons) in Garden Design and combines artistic vision with technical expertise. His work spans international projects, blending modernist and traditional influences to create award-winning landscapes that prioritise client needs and environmental harmony.
Susan Garraway
Planting Coordinator
Susan manages plant selection and material sourcing, ensuring ecological suitability and aesthetic coherence. Her expertise in horticulture and administrative support contributes to seamless project delivery, focusing on sustainable, low-maintenance planting solutions tailored to client preferences.
Chris Barber
Project Manager
Chris oversees client communication and design implementation, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. With experience in construction coordination, he provides technical support and on-site problem-solving to maintain design integrity throughout the installation process.
Questions
What services does Bruce Dorey offer?
We specialise in garden design, landscape architecture, project management, planting schemes, and water feature design for residential and commercial clients.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we have completed projects in Spain, Andalucia, Sotogrande, and other Mediterranean regions alongside UK-based work.
How do you ensure project budgets are maintained?
Detailed technical specifications and tendering processes ensure transparency, with optional project management to monitor costs and timelines.
What design styles do you specialise in?
We blend contemporary and traditional styles, adapting to client preferences and architectural contexts, from modernist to Arts and Crafts influences.
Can you manage projects beyond the design phase?
Yes, we offer project management services, including contractor selection, site meetings, and quality assurance during installation.
