Business Details
Wildlife Garden Design & Landscaping Experts
Natural Gardens is an RHS Chelsea Gold Medal-winning garden design and landscaping company based in North Norfolk, serving East Anglia. With decades of combined experience in landscaping and ecological expertise, we specialise in creating and restoring wildlife-friendly gardens tailored to individual client needs. Our services encompass full design-to-completion projects, including meadows, woodlands, ponds, and restoration of over-mature gardens. We prioritise sustainable practices, using locally sourced materials and native plants to enhance biodiversity while delivering aesthetically pleasing spaces. Our process begins with a free consultation, ensuring clients receive bespoke solutions aligned with their vision and budget.We maintain transparency throughout, offering detailed plans, cost estimates, and access to previous client references. Our teams deep understanding of garden ecology ensures habitats support wildlife, from insects to amphibians, fostering thriving ecosystems. Committed to client satisfaction, we provide ongoing support and aftercare advice for long-term garden success. Recognised for innovation and quality, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create timeless outdoor spaces. Our work has transformed gardens of all sizes, from intimate urban plots to expansive rural landscapes, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Services
Wildlife Garden Design
Meadow Creation
Pond Construction
Woodland Planting
Garden Restoration
Hedgerow Installation
Bog Garden Development
Insect Habitat Features
Native Planting Schemes
Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Highlights and features
- We are RHS Chelsea Gold Medal-winning specialists in wildlife garden design.
- Our tailored approach combines ecological expertise with practical landscaping experience.
- We offer a complete design-to-completion service with free initial consultations.
- We prioritise sustainable practices using local materials and native plant species.
- Our team provides ongoing aftercare advice for long-term garden success.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
What people say
Lovely pond and meadow
Increase in insect life
Bats and birds thriving
Expert planting advice
Creative habitat features
Services
Wildlife Garden Design
We create bespoke wildlife gardens by integrating client ideas with ecological expertise. Our designs balance aesthetics and biodiversity, incorporating features like ponds, meadows, and native planting. Each project begins with a free consultation to understand client needs and budget, followed by detailed plans and cost estimates. Our team ensures seamless implementation from concept to completion.
Meadow Creation
Specialist design and installation of wildflower meadows tailored to site conditions. We prepare seedbeds, select appropriate native seed mixes, and provide establishment guidance. Our meadows support pollinators and other wildlife while offering seasonal visual interest. We cater to both large estates and smaller gardens with scaled solutions.
Pond Construction
Design and build naturalistic ponds, wetlands, and water features that support aquatic ecosystems. We incorporate wildlife-friendly elements like bog gardens and shallow edges. Our expertise ensures functional, low-maintenance water features that attract amphibians, insects, and birds while enhancing garden aesthetics.
Woodland Planting
Creation of species-rich woodlands and hedgerows using native trees and shrubs. We design layered habitats that provide year-round interest and wildlife value. Our planting schemes consider soil type and microclimates to ensure long-term success, combining ecological function with seasonal beauty.
Garden Restoration
Revitalisation of overgrown or neglected gardens with minimal ecological disruption. We assess existing features for retention, then implement phased restoration plans. Our approach preserves mature elements while introducing modern, wildlife-friendly improvements to create functional, sustainable outdoor spaces.
People
Barley Wilson
Founder & Lead Designer
Barley Wilson MSc leads Natural Gardens with expertise in ecological landscaping and garden restoration. With decades of experience creating wildlife habitats, he combines scientific knowledge with practical design skills to deliver sustainable outdoor spaces across East Anglia.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout East Anglia, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Norwich.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free initial consultation to discuss your garden ideas and requirements.
What garden sizes do you work with?
We design gardens for all sizes, from small urban plots to large rural estates.
Are you RHS Chelsea Medal winners?
Yes, we won a Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2017 for our wildlife garden design.
Can you restore old gardens?
Yes, we specialise in sensitive restoration of mature gardens while enhancing their wildlife value.
Do you use local materials?
We prioritise local, sustainable materials like flint, oak, and native plants in our projects.
