I shape outdoor spaces that are beautiful, functional, and in tune with the natural surroundings.
Hello, I’m Milly - a garden designer based in the heart of Suffolk. With a background in horticulture and over a decade of design experience, I specialise in creating outdoor spaces that feel as good as they look. Whether it’s a cottage garden full of pollinator-friendly blooms or a sleek, modern courtyard, I work closely with clients to make sure every garden reflects their lifestyle and brings year-round joy. When I’m not designing gardens, you’ll usually find me in wellies tending to my own garden with my cat Mimi in tow!
my process
Each project undergoes the same process to ensure the highest quality results. I do this to make sure your brief is delivered in the most exacting way and that all considerations have been made to create the best space for your needs.
1. Initial Consultation
I’ll visit your garden to chat through your ideas, understand how you’d like to use the space, and get a feel for what’s already there. It’s a relaxed and collaborative first step.
2. Site Survey
Once we have agreed to move forward, we will commission a topographical survey or carry out a detailed survey and analysis of the garden to establish a good understanding of the nature and conditions of your garden.
3. Design Drawings
With the information from the consultation and survey, I’ll create a concept drawing to bring your ideas to life. I’ll also share a moodboard to help you visualise the style, materials and overall feel of your future garden. The design will then be finalised and a masterplan is created, along with technical drawings and a scope of works so contractors are able to bring the vision to life.
4. Planting Plan
When you're happy with the final design, I’ll produce a planting plan with a planting mood board to help bring the plan to life. I will provide a full planting list and liaise with nurseries to order the plants for you. The planting will enhance the style of your garden, suit the local soil and conditions and your maintenance abilities.
5. Landscape & Build Support
You're free to appoint a contractor of your choice, we're happy to recommend trusted professionals. We can also provide design supervision during the build to help ensure the final result stays true to the vision. After the hard landscaping is completed, the planting phase begins.
What my Clients Are Saying
Milly is a very experienced and knowledgeable garden designer. She is very approachable and communicates well being very prompt at replying. She is friendly and easy to deal with and 100% reliable. Thank you Milly I can’t recommend you more highly.
Sonia, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
We engaged Camilla, who came highly recommended, to design our quite large front garden for our home in Suffolk. Her design on a country coastal theme was wonderful and we are very happy indeed. She not only has a great skill for imagining the finished product but she also has a great eye for the detail. We found her attention and service to be impeccable and we would not hesitate to engage her again.
Greg, Blaxhall, Suffolk
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From designing to planting, I’m ready to design your dream garden. I promise a client-centric approach that empowers ideas, eases concerns, and delivers quality craftsmanship we’ll all be proud of.