Business Details
17 Years
experience
Sustainable Garden Design & Consultancy in Buckinghamshire
Established in 2009, The Greener Garden Company specialises in creating ecologically conscious outdoor spaces across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Our team combines decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for sustainable practices, delivering bespoke garden designs tailored to individual client needs. We prioritise ethical material sourcing, wildlife-friendly planting schemes and locally grown plants cultivated without unnecessary chemicals. Led by director Nick Lodge, whose career transition from automotive engineering to horticulture was driven by a lifelong connection to the Chiltern Hills, we offer comprehensive design services supported by Vectorworks CAD technology.Our approach integrates practical construction knowledge with botanical expertise gained through global exploration of native plant habitats. We collaborate with trusted contractors while maintaining rigorous quality control through detailed specifications and optional project management oversight. Our consultancy services extend to specialist pruning, pest management, irrigation systems and wildlife habitat creation, informed by Royal Horticultural Society advanced horticultural training. We maintain transparency in operations while prioritising client collaboration throughout every project phase.
Services
Garden Design
Garden Consultancy
Wildlife Gardening
Planting Schemes
Project Management
Pest Management
Irrigation Systems
Lawn Care
Water Features
Pruning Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years' experience in sustainable garden design
- Our team holds Royal Horticultural Society Level 3 qualifications
- We use locally sourced peat-free plants and ethical materials
- Our director has botanical expertise from global habitat studies
- We offer comprehensive project management with construction knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces combining aesthetic appeal with ecological sustainability. We produce detailed Vectorworks CAD plans including 3D visualisations, construction drawings and planting schemes. The process begins with a free consultation to understand client requirements before developing sketch plans into comprehensive designs that maximise your garden's potential.
Garden Consultancy
Expert horticultural guidance covering plant health, pest management and sustainable gardening practices. Our RHS-qualified team provides advice on wildflower meadows, irrigation systems and specialist pruning techniques. We work directly with clients or their existing gardeners to optimise plant health and create wildlife-friendly environments through evidence-based horticultural practices.
Wildlife Gardening
Specialist creation of wildlife-friendly garden habitats that support local biodiversity. We design planting schemes and features that attract native species while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Our approach incorporates ecological principles learned through studying plant communities in their natural habitats across the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand.
People
Nick Lodge
MD, Designer & Horticulturalist
Nick transitioned to horticulture in his 30s after growing up in a gardening family. He holds RHS Level 3 qualifications and has 15+ years' experience designing gardens. His botanical expertise stems from global plant habitat studies and practical experience creating sustainable outdoor spaces.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide complete garden redesigns, planting schemes and construction plans using Vectorworks CAD software with 3D visualisations for projects across Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties.
Do you handle garden construction work?
While we don't perform landscaping directly, we collaborate with trusted contractors and provide detailed specifications and optional project management oversight for construction phases.
What sustainability practices do you employ?
We prioritise peat-free plants from local nurseries, ethical material sourcing and wildlife-friendly planting schemes that replicate natural ecosystems in garden environments.
What horticultural qualifications do your team hold?
Our director holds Royal Horticultural Society Level 3 Advanced Certificates in Horticulture and has over 15 years' practical experience in garden creation and maintenance.
Can you help with specific garden features?
Yes, we specialise in water features, irrigation systems, specialist pruning, lawn care and creating habitats for wildlife through strategic planting schemes.
