Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design & Landscaping Services in Huntley
Established in 1996 by award-winning garden designer Peter Dowle, our company has built a reputation for exceptional garden design and horticultural expertise. Our team of skilled landscape architects, designers, and horticulturists creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual client needs across the United Kingdom. With multiple RHS Gold Medals and Best in Show accolades, we combine decades of practical experience with innovative design principles. Our comprehensive services span from initial concept development to construction and ongoing maintenance, ensuring every project benefits from meticulous attention to detail.We maintain strong industry connections through our nursery operations and commitment to sustainable practices, including peat-reduced compost usage. Our design philosophy prioritizes plant-centric solutions while maintaining technical excellence in hard landscaping elements. The leadership team's collective experience, including Peter Dowle's childhood immersion in garden design through his father's award-winning work, informs our approach to every project. We operate from our Huntley-based design studio, serving both private and commercial clients with tailored garden solutions.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Construction
Plant Supply
Garden Maintenance
Water Features
Show Gardens
Town Gardens
Country Gardens
Soft Landscaping
Hard Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of professional garden design experience since 1996
- Award-winning team with multiple RHS Gold Medals and Best in Show
- Comprehensive service from design to construction and maintenance
- Specialist plant selection with sustainable peat-reduced compost
- Proven expertise in both private and commercial garden projects
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual properties and client preferences. With RHS Gold Medal-winning expertise, we develop functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs that prioritise plant selection while incorporating structural elements. The process includes initial consultation, concept development, and detailed planning to ensure every garden reflects its owner's vision and the property's character.
Landscape Construction
Specialist landscape construction covers both hard and soft elements of garden development. Our experienced teams handle excavation, paving, walling, and water feature installation with precision. We integrate plant selection and placement into the construction process, ensuring seamless transition from structural work to living elements. All projects benefit from our award-winning design team's oversight throughout the building phase.
Plant Supply
We provide expert plant selection and supply services focusing on quality and suitability. Our nursery offers a diverse range of plants, including specialist acers and peat-reduced compost-grown specimens. The team considers aspect, soil type, and desired atmosphere when recommending plants, ensuring year-round interest and structural integrity in every garden we create.
Garden Maintenance
Our comprehensive garden maintenance service ensures continued beauty and functionality after initial installation. The dedicated team provides regular upkeep, seasonal adjustments, and expert advice to maintain design integrity. This service includes plant care, structural maintenance, and ongoing horticultural support to preserve the garden's original vision while allowing for natural evolution over time.
Water Features
Specialist water feature design and installation creates dynamic garden elements that enhance biodiversity and visual interest. Our expertise covers contemporary water installations and traditional wildlife habitats. The team integrates water elements seamlessly with surrounding landscaping, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits while maintaining technical precision in construction and maintenance.
People
Peter Dowle
Head Garden Designer
Founder of Leaf Creative Gardens with over 25 years' experience, Peter trained at Pershore College of Horticulture. He brings childhood experience from working with his father's award-winning designs at Chelsea Flower Show. His expertise spans all aspects of gardening and design, with particular passion for plant selection and RHS award-winning show gardens.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive garden design services for both private and commercial properties, including initial concept development, detailed planning, and implementation of bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual requirements.
Do you serve areas outside Gloucestershire?
While based in Huntley, Gloucestershire, we operate throughout the United Kingdom, creating gardens for clients in both urban and rural locations across the country.
What awards has your team won?
Our team has won multiple RHS Gold Medals at Malvern, Hampton Court, and Chelsea Flower Shows, including several Best in Show awards for both design and construction excellence.
What's included in your garden maintenance service?
Our maintenance service covers seasonal adjustments, plant care, structural upkeep, and expert horticultural advice to preserve your garden's design integrity while allowing natural development over time.
Do you use sustainable practices?
Yes, we use peat-reduced compost for plant cultivation and prioritise environmentally conscious approaches in both design and construction processes across all our projects.
