“We bought a house with a large formal garden leading onto a field which we found rather austere and overwhelming to look out on and be in, and not suited to the wilder, prettier more informal look we wanted to create. Gini was wonderfully insightful in designing a softer garden more tailored to our needs and tastes. She really listened to our ideas and came up with a choice of design ideas for us to consider, timelines and choices of contractors for the landscape work. We are so delighted with the changes and really feel Gini’s vision and ideas have been beyond our expectations. The formal  have been replaced with a lovely mix of wilder looking grasses, perennials and herbs giving us something to enjoy in all seasons, and still enough lawned area for children (and adults) to play. A lovely kitchen garden and greenhouse area has been created in the field which leads into an orchard area with wildflower meadow. Gini has helped create a seamless flow to the different areas of the garden helping it feel less overwhelming and full of different beautiful areas and surprises. Little touches like thyme planted between steps and within paths, planting breaking up large stepped areas, and curved herb beds around vegetable planters have helped soften the structured areas. Last summer we noticed an abundance of bees and insects enjoying the garden and we are just delighted to encourage a greater biodiversity and feel more within nature within the garden. She’s also helped us to envision how we intend to renovate a barn and possible outdoor office, and add a wildlife pond and sauna area…. and designed the garden around these future plans so they will integrate beautifully into the space. Being fairly new to gardening and big spaces, we’ve found Gini’s input invaluable and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.  We’ve really appreciated her easy manner, professionalism, attention to detail and the high quality of work she has overseen and ensured.”