Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Hertfordshire
Established in 1992, Jan Adams Garden Design brings over three decades of expertise to creating bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to client needs. Our approach combines deep botanical knowledge from collaboration with Hopleys Plants, a renowned nursery, and a commitment to ecological principles. With over 500 completed projects across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Essex, we specialise in transforming gardens of all scalesfrom intimate urban courtyards to expansive rural estates. Our process prioritises client collaboration, starting with detailed consultations and site surveys to ensure designs harmonise with both environmental conditions and personal preferences.We offer comprehensive services including hand-drafted design plans, SketchUp visualisations, and planting schemes using species selected for long-term suitability. Our team maintains involvement throughout construction phases, providing site visits and direct communication to guarantee project success. This dedication to quality has earned us recognition at major flower shows and sustained trust from private homeowners and property developers alike.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Plans
Site Surveys
Design Consultation
Landscaping Projects
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in garden design
- Our team collaborates with Hopleys Plants for expert botanical selection
- We offer tailored designs for both private and commercial clients
- Our process includes detailed site surveys and SketchUp visualisations
- We maintain involvement throughout construction phases for quality assurance
What people say
Inspirational design
Excellent service
Beautiful transformation
Professional approach
Great communication
Services
Garden Design
We create custom garden designs tailored to site conditions and client preferences. Our process combines artistic vision with practical considerations like soil type and sunlight exposure. Each project receives individual attention to ensure functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments that evolve beautifully over time.
Planting Plans
Our planting schemes utilise extensive horticultural knowledge to select species suited to specific growing conditions. We consider mature size, seasonal interest, and ecological benefits when creating layered plant combinations that provide year-round visual appeal and support local biodiversity.
Site Surveys
We conduct detailed site assessments to map existing features, topography, and environmental factors. This includes measuring boundaries, identifying mature plants, and analysing drainage patterns to inform design decisions that work with the natural landscape rather than against it.
Design Consultation
Initial consultations help establish client requirements and budget parameters. We provide expert guidance on design possibilities during informal site visits, followed by detailed proposals that balance creative vision with practical implementation considerations for both private and commercial properties.
Landscaping Projects
We oversee implementation from concept to completion, offering construction drawings and site supervision. Our involvement ensures design integrity is maintained throughout building phases, with adjustments made as needed to address practical challenges while preserving the original vision.
People
Jan Adams
Garden Designer
Garden designer with over 30 years' experience since 1992, specialising in bespoke outdoor spaces. Completed 500+ projects across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. Combines ecological awareness with practical expertise from collaboration with Hopleys Plants nursery.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design projects?
We operate across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex, serving locations including Much Hadham, Bishops Stortford, Harpenden, and Royston.
What types of garden projects do you handle?
We work on both private and commercial projects of all scales, from small urban courtyards to large rural estates and barn conversions.
How does your design process work?
We begin with an informal consultation and site survey, followed by hand-drafted plans and optional SketchUp visualisations. We remain involved throughout construction phases.
Do you provide planting services?
Yes, we create detailed planting plans and can supply and install plants once construction is complete, ensuring species suitability for long-term growth.
Can you assist with planning permission requirements?
Yes, we can prepare drawings to meet planning requirements and work with property developers on landscaping for completed developments.
