Designs for Life

My work involves organising and beautifying spaces to tempt people outside - at the same time as creating places for plants and other living things to form communities or habitats. 

 
 

Gardens

I create gardens that reflect the lifestyle, taste and personality of my clients; I do this by listening and responding with experience, rather than by imposing my preferences. From this I create a garden that is inspired by you.

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Adrian Powter

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Greenspace

By using the principles of garden design alongside principles of ecology we can create beautiful spaces which are both enticing for people whilst encouraging and hastening natural processes and biodiversity.

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Photo by Adrian Powter

Photo by Adrian Powter

Wildlife

The art of gardening is about cultivating nature for the benefit of people, but perhaps the greatest joy comes when wildlife arrives to appreciate your art.

Gardens connect people in their everyday lives to natural beauty; I don’t take this connection lightly, people caring or not caring about nature is key to the outcome of life on our planet.

Gardens can form rich habitats and join up with other gardens to form corridors for many forms of life, including the essential pollinators we depend upon.

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