Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design & Landscaping Partner in Brighton & Sussex
Arcadia Garden Design has been creating bespoke gardens in Brighton, Sussex, and the home counties since 1995. Our team combines extensive horticultural expertise with creative design to deliver tailored solutions for gardens of all sizes, from small urban spaces to large rural estates. We prioritise client collaboration, working closely to understand individual needs, budgets, and maintenance preferences. Our services include comprehensive garden design, landscaping, planting, and aftercare, supported by public liability and professional indemnity insurance.We are committed to punctuality, transparency, and maintaining clean, safe work environments. Our landscaping teams remain on-site throughout projects to ensure continuity and strong client relationships. Founded by Emily Blake-Dyke, a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, we blend artistic vision with technical precision to transform gardens into functional, beautiful spaces.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting Plans
Wildlife Habitats
Pond Planting
Maintenance Programmes
Garden Restoration
Urban Garden Design
Garden Lighting
Container Planting
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in garden design and landscaping.
- Our founder is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers.
- We provide public liability and professional indemnity insurance coverage.
- We start projects on time and maintain client communication throughout.
- Our teams remain on-site from start to finish for continuity.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Transformed our garden
Professional and original ideas
Delighted with the plans
Excellent design and execution
Highly recommend their services
Services
Garden Design
Arcadia Garden Design creates bespoke garden designs tailored to individual client needs, budgets, and property styles. Our process begins with a consultation to understand client aspirations, followed by detailed surveys, master plans, and working drawings. We incorporate elements like water features, pergolas, and wildlife habitats, ensuring functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance property value and usability.
Landscaping
Our landscaping services include hard and soft landscaping, from installing patios and retaining walls to planting schemes and drainage systems. We manage projects from start to finish, maintaining continuity with dedicated teams. Clients can opt for full-service landscaping or collaborate with their own contractors while benefiting from our technical expertise and quality control.
Planting Plans
We design and implement planting schemes using high-quality, locally sourced plants suited to the garden's conditions and client preferences. Our expertise includes seasonal planting, low-maintenance designs, and wildlife-friendly habitats. We provide detailed plant schedules and offer month-by-month maintenance programmes to ensure gardens thrive year-round.
Wildlife Habitats
Arcadia Garden Design integrates wildlife-friendly features into gardens, including ponds, native planting, and habitat structures. Our designs promote biodiversity while maintaining aesthetic appeal. We balance ecological considerations with client needs, creating spaces that attract birds, insects, and amphibians while remaining functional for human use.
Garden Restoration
We specialise in restoring mature and historic gardens, preserving their character while modernising functionality. Our approach includes analysing existing layouts, soil conditions, and plant health to develop restoration plans. We have experience with listed properties and traditional English gardens, ensuring sensitive yet practical transformations that respect historical context.
People
Emily Blake-Dyke
Founder & Lead Designer
Emily Blake-Dyke founded Arcadia Garden Design in 1995 after a lifelong career in horticulture and garden design. A registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, she brings creative vision and technical expertise to every project, overseeing design, planting, and project management. Her commitment to client satisfaction and attention to detail ensure exceptional results.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Brighton, Sussex, and the home counties, including East Sussex, West Sussex, and parts of Kent and Cambridgeshire.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer full-service garden design and landscaping, from initial consultation to planting and aftercare. We can also collaborate with your preferred contractors.
Are you insured for projects?
We have public liability and professional indemnity insurance coverage to ensure client protection and project security.
How long has your company been in business?
Arcadia Garden Design has been creating gardens since 1995, with founder Emily Blake-Dyke bringing decades of horticultural experience.
Can you design small gardens?
Yes, we specialise in transforming small urban spaces, courtyards, and terraces into functional, beautiful gardens tailored to limited spaces.
