Tailored Garden and Landscape Design for Modern Living

We specialise in high-end residential gardens across the United Kingdom, designing spaces that balance architectural structure, layered planting, and modern outdoor living. Our work includes new garden designs, redesigns, and landscape transformations — from refined courtyards and contemporary family gardens to rural estates and developments. Every project is crafted to reflect the client’s architecture, lifestyle, and sense of place, with an emphasis on detail, materiality, and long-term design integrity.

Our process begins with an initial consultation to understand your space, architecture, and aspirations. We then carry out a detailed site survey, develop scaled concept plans, and present 3D visualisations so you can fully experience the proposed design.

Once the concept is approved, we progress to detailed CAD drawings and planting plans, specifying materials, lighting, and irrigation. We then coordinate with our trusted network of preferred contractors during the build stage to ensure the design is delivered exactly as intended. Our studio remains involved from first sketch to final planting, offering clarity, guidance, and reassurance throughout.

Every design package includes concept drawings, layout plans, 3D visualisations, and a detailed planting scheme. Depending on the level of service chosen, we can also provide full construction detailing, lighting and irrigation design, and support with product and material sourcing. International or complex projects may also include site visits and on-site design direction.

Yes — Consilium Hortus now operates as a design-led studio, focusing exclusively on design, sourcing, and project monitoring. We partner with a curated network of trusted contractors who deliver our designs to the highest standard, ensuring each project remains faithful to our vision.

We no longer carry out physical landscaping in-house. Instead, we collaborate closely with preferred contractors across the UK who share our standards of craftsmanship, communication, and professionalism. This approach allows us to remain fully focused on design quality and client experience while ensuring a seamless build process.

Timelines vary depending on the scale and complexity of the project.

Typically:

Concept Design: 4–6 weeks

Detailed Design & Technical Drawings: 4–8 weeks

Tendering / Contractor Liaison: 2–4 weeks

We always provide a clear schedule at the outset, and our team communicates proactively throughout to ensure expectations are managed and milestones are met.

Yes — our studio offers a comprehensive sourcing service. We work directly with reputable nurseries, stone suppliers, and outdoor living brands to procure plants, trees, and finishes that align with your design. This ensures continuity of quality and style, and allows us to curate timeless palettes for every project.

Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We specify drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly planting, prioritise permeable materials for water management, and design with long-term ecology in mind. Our goal is to create spaces that are as environmentally responsible as they are beautiful — gardens that thrive with minimal intervention and stand the test of time.

You can book directly via our website or contact us by email or phone. We offer both virtual consultations and in-person visits depending on location and project stage. During this meeting, we’ll discuss your ideas, explore potential directions, and outline the design process in detail.

We design gardens throughout the UK, with a strong presence in Essex, London, Surrey, and Hertfordshire. We also undertake select international commissions in Europe and the Middle East for clients seeking our distinctive design approach abroad.

While each project is unique, our clients typically invest from £25,000–£40,000+ for design and implementation of smaller spaces, and £100,000+ for full landscape projects including outdoor living features. We’re transparent about costs from the outset and will always ensure our design approach aligns with your investment level.

Yes — we offer a tailored International Design Package, providing full design and remote consultation for overseas projects. This includes conceptual design, detailed CAD plans, planting palettes, sourcing lists, and optional in-person visits for installation direction.

Absolutely. We frequently collaborate with architects, interior designers, and developers to ensure the garden design integrates seamlessly with the property’s architecture and overall aesthetic. Our collaborative approach ensures continuity of design intent across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Our studio brings together design artistry, technical precision, and lifestyle understanding. Every project is built on clarity, trust, and collaboration. We design spaces that don’t just look exceptional — they feel effortless, timeless, and deeply personal.