Garden Design Across Somerset, Devon & Dorset
Beautiful, practical gardens thoughtfully designed around your home, lifestyle, and aspirations.
A successful garden starts with understanding what you want from your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to relax, entertain, grow, play or simply enjoy, good design comes from listening carefully and creating a garden that feels right for you and your home.
Grounded Landscape Design develops thoughtful, practical garden designs shaped around your priorities and the way you want to live outdoors — bringing together layout, materials, planting and clear planning to create spaces that are beautiful to look at and easy to enjoy every day.
Meet Gary, founder of Grounded Landscape Design. With over 25 years of landscaping experience, Gary combines practical expertise with thoughtful design to create gardens that are both beautiful and buildable.
“One of the main reasons we chose Gary, was the mix of design and hands-on landscaping experience. The plans were clear, sensible and gave us confidence moving ahead with the project.” Alistair H
We’d love to hear from you if you’re a homeowner in Somerset, Devon or Dorset considering a garden design. You’re assured of a friendly conversation, with absolutely no obligation or pressure.
Is Garden Design Right for You?
Our garden design service is ideal if you are:
- Renovating an outdated or uninspiring garden
- Starting with a blank canvas at a new-build property
- Looking to improve privacy, layout, or functionality
- Creating outdoor spaces for entertaining and family life
- Planning a complete garden transformation
A professionally designed garden brings clarity, confidence, and direction to your project, helping you avoid costly mistakes while achieving the best possible result.
What’s Included
Every project is tailored to your individual requirements, but a complete garden design service typically includes:
- Initial design consultation
- Site survey and analysis
- Concept design development
- Detailed masterplan drawings
- Planting design and planting plans
- Construction drawings and technical details
- Lighting, materials, and feature specifications
- Ongoing support during the build process
Whether your project is large or small, we provide the expertise needed to guide it from first ideas through to completion.
Our Design Process
1. Discover
We begin with an in-depth consultation at your property, discussing your aspirations, priorities, lifestyle, and budget.
2. Design
Initial concepts are developed, exploring layout, style, and the overall vision for your garden.
3. Develop
Once the preferred concept is agreed, detailed plans, planting designs, and construction information are prepared.
4. Deliver
You receive a complete design package ready for pricing and construction by your chosen landscaper, with ongoing support available throughout the build.
Why Choose Grounded Landscape Design?
Choosing the right garden designer is an important investment.
What sets Grounded Landscape Design apart is our extensive landscaping background. With over 25 years of hands-on industry experience, our designs are shaped by a deep understanding of construction, materials, and practical implementation.
This ensures your garden will not only look beautiful, but can also be built efficiently, accurately, and with confidence.
We create gardens that balance creativity, functionality, and long-term enjoyment.
Ready to Transform Your Garden?
If you are planning a new garden or considering a complete redesign, we would be delighted to discuss your project.
“We had a rough idea of what we wanted but couldn’t quite pull it together. Gary helped turn it into an actual plan. The whole process felt straightforward and collaborative.” Helen C
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does garden design cost?
Garden design fees vary depending on the size and complexity of your project, but as a guide:
Smaller gardens typically start from around £650
Medium-sized projects generally fall in the range of £900 – £1,950
Larger or more complex gardens are quoted individually and may range up to £6,000 or beyond for extensive schemes
Factors that influence the fee include garden size, the level of detail required, the complexity of the site, and whether construction drawings and 3D visualisations are included.
An initial telephone or email consultation is completely free, and in most cases we are also happy to carry out a free site visit before providing a quotation. There is no obligation to proceed.
Every quotation is tailored to your specific project. Many clients find that professional design saves them money overall by avoiding costly mistakes during the build.
Can you work with my chosen landscaper?
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with trusted landscaping contractors, and our detailed drawings provide clear guidance for construction.
Do you only work on large gardens?
Not at all. We work on projects of many different sizes, provided the design brief allows us to create a meaningful transformation.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide garden design services throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.
Can you help during construction?
Yes. Ongoing consultation and site support can be provided as your project progresses.
REGIONAL COVERAGE
Based in Somerset, we work with homeowners throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset, including Taunton, Wells, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Sherborne, Honiton, and surrounding areas.