ABOUT

The person behind

the design

Robbie Turnbull

Garden Designer

I’m a planting-focused garden designer based in Bromley, creating thoughtful gardens across London, Kent and the South East.

Rooted in hands-on gardening from a young age, my work combines practical horticultural knowledge with a deep appreciation for seasonal planting, structure, atmosphere, and long-term garden evolution.

Alongside formal RHS training and garden design studies, I continue to work practically within gardens year-round — an approach that directly informs how I design spaces intended to mature beautifully over time rather than relying on short-term impact.

Inspired by naturalistic planting, Japanese maples, and seasonal succession, my gardens are designed to feel calm, immersive and deeply connected to their surroundings.

I believe the most successful gardens are not simply expressions of a designer’s style, but thoughtful interpretations of the people who live within them. Every project is approached collaboratively, balancing guidance and horticultural expertise with the client’s own taste, lifestyle and connection to the space.

MY APPROACH
  • Gardens designed to mature beautifully over time
  • Design rooted in the character of each individual garden
  • Strong horticultural knowledge applied with a design eye
  • Collaborative design tailored to each client and site
  • Careful consideration of long-term growth and maintenance
  • Ecologically thoughtful planting choices where possible
  • Transparent communication from first meeting to final plant
  • Long-term relationships with clients, not one-off jobs
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5+

Years of professional gardening experience

100+

Planting combinations and garden schemes developed

RHS

Level 2 Practical Horticulture (Distinction)

Seasonal

Gardens designed for year-round interest

Specialist

Planting-focused garden design

HOW IT WORKS

The Design Process

01

Initial consultation

We meet at your garden to discuss your vision, lifestyle, budget, and what you love — and don't love — about outdoor spaces.

02

Site survey

A detailed survey of your garden, taking measurements, noting aspect, soil type, existing features, and any constraints.

03

Concept design

I produce a concept design showing the proposed layout, key features, and design narrative — with your feedback welcome at every stage.

04

Planting plan

A detailed planting scheme is developed, specifying every plant, quantity, and position — tailored to your soil and conditions.

05

Project management

We bring the vision to life through thoughtful implementation, careful plant placement, and collaboration with trusted contractors and specialists where required.

06

Aftercare

Gardens evolve over time. Ongoing aftercare and seasonal maintenance ensures planting establishes successfully and continues to mature beautifully year after year.

I want every client to end up with a garden that feels entirely theirs — thoughtful, personal, and designed to grow more beautiful with time

— Robbie Turnbull