Garden Design
& Planting Services
We offer a complete, plant-led approach to garden design — from initial ideas through to planting, pruning, and long-term care.
Our services are designed for clients looking for a thoughtful, plant‑led approach to garden design — with long‑term structure, seasonal interest, and professional horticultural insight at the core of every project.
Every decision is guided by the conditions of your site and how plants will establish, interact, and develop over time, creating gardens that feel natural, balanced, and built to last.
Design Your
Dream Garden
Looking to transform your outdoor space into a stunning landscape?
Look no further than Green Spaces.
Contact us today and bring your outdoor area to life!
Garden Design
For homeowners looking to reshape their garden as a cohesive, long‑term design rather than a quick update.
Every garden starts with listening. We take time to understand how you want to use your space, how it should feel, and how it relates to your home and surroundings. From there, we develop a considered design that balances structure, flow, and planting — creating a garden that feels natural, settled, and purposeful.
Our garden designs are plant‑led and site‑responsive. We work with levels, aspect, soil, and light from the outset, using planting not as decoration, but as a core design element that shapes space and atmosphere over time.
A typical garden design may include:
Site visit and initial consultation
Concept and layout design
Detailed planting design
Guidance on materials, levels, and spatial flow
Plant sourcing and planting where required
Ongoing advice to support establishment and growth
The result is a garden that works practically for everyday life, while growing richer and more balanced with each season.
Our recent designs
Planting Schemes
With years of experience and a deep understanding of plants and landscapes, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible service.
Planting Scheme Design
Ideal for established gardens that need structure, seasonal interest, or a more confident, cohesive planting approach.
Planting is at the heart of everything we do. It doesn’t simply fill space — it shapes structure, defines atmosphere, and determines how a garden develops over time. Our planting schemes are designed to feel natural, balanced, and settled within their surroundings.
We create layered, plant‑led schemes that respond carefully to soil, aspect, light, and microclimate. Each plant is selected not just for how it looks at planting, but for how it will grow, interact, and mature alongside others. The aim is long‑term resilience and beauty, rather than short‑term impact.
Our planting schemes work equally well as part of a wider garden design or as a standalone service for existing gardens that need clearer structure, improved flow, or renewed seasonal interest.
A typical planting scheme may include:
Site assessment and soil evaluation
Detailed planting plans tailored to your garden conditions
Carefully selected palettes of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees
Guidance on spacing, establishment, and long‑term development
Plant sourcing and professional planting where required
The result is planting that feels considered and natural — gardens that evolve through the seasons, gain character over time, and require less intervention once established.
Horticultural Consultancy
With years of experience and a deep understanding of plants and landscapes, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible service.
Horticultural Consultancy
Ideal for homeowners who want clear, professional guidance on how their garden should develop — without committing immediately to a full redesign.
Our horticultural consultancy service provides focused, practical advice rooted in professional plant knowledge and real garden experience. It’s designed for gardens that feel uncertain or underperforming, where decisions around planting, structure, or long‑term direction need clarity.
During a consultancy visit, we assess your garden’s soil, aspect, planting, and overall layout, helping you understand what’s working, what isn’t, and how the garden can evolve more successfully over time. Advice is always tailored to your site and conditions, rather than generic recommendations.
This service can stand alone or support future design and planting work, giving you confidence to move forward with informed decisions.
A horticultural consultancy may include:
On‑site assessment of planting, soil, and growing conditions
Guidance on improving structure, balance, and plant health
Advice on suitable plants for your garden and location
Recommendations for pruning, seasonal care, and long‑term development
Written notes or follow‑up guidance where helpful
The aim is to give you clarity and direction — whether you’re refining an existing garden or planning the next stage of its development.
Expert Pruning Services
Proper pruning is essential to maintaining the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs.
Specialist & Expert Pruning
Ideal for gardens where long‑term plant health, structure, and character matter more than quick or cosmetic cuts.
Our specialist pruning service is carried out with a plant‑first approach, guided by technical knowledge and an understanding of natural growth habits. Every cut is made with consideration for the plant’s long‑term structure, balance, and longevity — not just its immediate appearance.
We work carefully with shrubs and small trees that benefit from skilled, informed pruning, including ornamental species, structural planting, and feature specimens. Techniques are selected to support healthy growth, improve form, and preserve the intended character of the garden as it matures.
Specialist pruning is often integrated into planting‑led gardens, where structure and seasonal rhythm depend on thoughtful management rather than routine trimming.
This service may include:
Structural and formative pruning to guide long‑term growth
Specialist shrub and small tree care
Topiary and Niwaki‑style shaping where appropriate
Restoration of overgrown or neglected plants
Seasonal pruning programmes tailored to individual gardens
The aim is not to control plants, but to work with them — supporting strong growth, clear structure, and a garden that continues to improve with time.
Full Garden Maintenance
We offer expert care to keep your greenery looking fantastic, whether you need routine trimming, major pruning, or disease control.
Aftercare & Garden Development
Ideal for gardens that have been thoughtfully designed and need informed, consistent care to mature well over time.
Our maintenance and aftercare service supports gardens as they establish, grow, and settle. Rather than routine or reactive work, it focuses on guiding planting, structure, and balance as the garden develops through the seasons.
This service is particularly suited to plant‑led gardens, where long‑term success depends on informed decisions about timing, pruning, and intervention. Care is tailored to the needs of each garden, responding to seasonal changes, plant performance, and the way the space is being used.
Maintenance is approached as a continuation of the design process — ensuring that the intentions behind the layout and planting are maintained as the garden evolves.
Maintenance and aftercare may include:
Seasonal care of planting‑led borders and structural planting
Ongoing pruning and shaping to support long‑term form and health
Monitoring plant establishment and adjusting care as required
Guidance on soil health, mulching, and seasonal interventions
Light refinement of planting to maintain balance and flow
The aim is not to keep a garden static, but to help it improve with time — developing depth, character, and resilience with thoughtful, professional care.
“Green Spaces transformed our garden into a calm, colourful space we enjoy every day. The planting continues to evolve beautifully each season.”
Ann, Cheltenham
Our process
A simple, considered process from first ideas through to long-term care:
How we work
Initial Consultation – understanding your space, needs, and ideas
Garden Design – developing a clear, balanced design
Planting & Implementation – bringing the garden to life
Ongoing Care – supporting the garden as it grows and settles
Based in Cinderford, we work across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Monmouthshire.
Our gardens are shaped by local conditions — ensuring planting is appropriate, resilient, and able to thrive long-term.
Thinking about your garden? We’d be happy to help you explore what’s possible.
