Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design in Hertfordshire
Bramley Apple Garden Design is an award-winning garden design practice founded by Sarah Plested, a Chartered Institute of Horticulture member and RHS-certified horticulturist. With over 15 years of combined practical and design experience, we specialise in creating bespoke residential and commercial gardens across Hertfordshire, Essex, and the South East. Our approach prioritises biodiversity, sustainability, and client well-being, integrating plants as the core element of every design.We collaborate with trusted nurseries adhering to biosecurity standards and maintain industry-leading expertise through continuous professional development. Recognised with Gold and Silver awards at the APL Industry Awards, our work balances artistic vision with technical precision to deliver gardens that harmonise with their architectural and environmental context.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Schemes
Water Features
Urban Retreats
Rural Gardens
Small Spaces
Roof Terraces
Low-Allergen Planting
Garden Lighting
Show Home Gardens
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined horticultural and design expertise.
- Our bespoke designs prioritise biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
- Gold and Silver award winners at the APL Industry Awards.
- Collaboration with biosecurity-compliant nurseries and trade professionals.
- Comprehensive service from concept to garden realisation.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)
- Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIoH)
What people say
Great service
Amazing designs
Wealth of knowledge
Dramatically improved gardens
Detailed plans
Services
Garden Design
We create tailored garden designs that harmonise with architectural styles and environmental contexts. Our process includes site analysis, 3D visualisations, and detailed construction plans. Services cover residential, commercial, and show home projects with a focus on functionality and ecological balance.
Planting Schemes
Our planting schemes ensure year-round interest through carefully chosen plants for colour, structure, and seasonal variation. We consider soil conditions, maintenance requirements, and biosecurity standards. Clients receive a digital garden notebook for plant care guidance over the first year.
Water Features
Bespoke water features are designed to complement garden aesthetics while supporting local ecosystems. We integrate sustainable water management practices and ensure features enhance biodiversity through habitat creation and native plant selection.
Urban Retreats
Specialist urban garden designs address space constraints, noise reduction, and privacy needs. Solutions include vertical planting, low-maintenance materials, and multi-functional layouts that transform small spaces into tranquil urban sanctuaries.
Rural Gardens
Large-scale rural garden designs respect surrounding countryside while enhancing biodiversity. We create wildlife corridors, native hedgerows, and sustainable drainage systems that integrate seamlessly with agricultural landscapes and heritage properties.
People
Sarah Plested
Garden Designer
Award-winning garden designer with RHS qualifications and APL/CIoH membership. Combines horticultural expertise with fine art background to create ecologically sensitive, award-winning designs across southern England.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including concept development, planting schemes, water features, and project monitoring for residential and commercial properties.
How do you ensure sustainable garden practices?
We collaborate with nurseries following biosecurity and sustainability standards, prioritise native plants, and integrate eco-conscious materials in all designs.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Hertfordshire, Essex, South East England, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Can you redesign existing gardens?
Yes, we specialise in transforming existing gardens with modern planting schemes and functional layouts while preserving mature plants where possible.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Clients participate in initial briefings and concept approvals, with regular updates during implementation to ensure the final garden meets their vision.
