Garden designer in the Surrey Hills, award winning and plant led
Laurel Hill Gardens is an award winning garden design studio based in the Surrey Hills, led by garden designer Paula Holland.
Working with homeowners across Cranleigh, Guildford, Godalming and Dorking, Paula designs and delivers gardens of every kind, from compact courtyards to large country plots, with the planting, lighting and build handled personally at every stage.
A plant specialist and garden designer in the Surrey Hills
Paula Holland is not simply a garden designer, she is a plant specialist. Paula brings a rare combination of horticultural knowledge and design discipline to every garden she creates. Her work has been recognised at the highest level, having designed the RNIB Community garden at the Hampton Court Flower Show, which went on to win the RHS People’s Choice Award in 2018.
No two gardens are the same, and no two clients want the same thing. Whether you have a small compact garden in need of clever use of space, a large country garden with room to make a statement, a driveway that needs proper landscaping, a swimming pool garden built for summer entertaining, or an outdoor space designed purely for hosting friends and family, Laurel Hill Gardens can help. You can see the full range of Paula’s work, including gardens of every size and style, on the portfolio page.
The service covers everything a garden needs, including:
- Garden design for any size or style, from small garden design and front garden design to large rural landscape design.
- Planting design and border refresh, chosen and planted by Paula herself
- Outdoor lighting design and irrigation system installation.
- Sourcing materials and obtaining landscaper quotes, managing the tender process for you.
- Hard landscaping including patios, driveways, fencing, decking and retaining walls.
Every garden project starts with an initial meeting and concept designs, moving through to a final master design before sourcing and build begin, with Paula involved throughout so the finished garden matches the one you were shown at the start.
About Laurel Hill Gardens
Laurel Hill Gardens offers a complete garden service for homeowners across the Surrey Hills, from the first sketch through to the finished garden. This includes full garden design and build, a design only service for those who prefer to manage the build themselves, bespoke planting schemes using ethically sourced plants and trees, garden styling with furniture, planters and sculpture, and ongoing maintenance plans to keep the garden looking its best long after completion.
Paula also offers one off consultations for anyone who simply needs advice on layout, materials or planting. Special features such as irrigation, lighting, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, water features and swimming pool gardens can all be worked into a design, whatever the size or style of garden. Read more about Laurel Hill Gardens services.
Get in touch
Whatever your garden looks like now, and whatever you want it to become, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to arrange a consultation with Paula and find out how Laurel Hill Gardens can help.
Call: 0771 408 8153
FAQs
Does Laurel Hill Gardens design gardens outside Cranleigh?
Yes. Paula works with homeowners across the Surrey Hills, including Guildford, Godalming, Dorking, Farnham, Horsham and the surrounding villages. If you are outside this area, get in touch and we can let you know whether your location is covered.
How much does a garden designer cost in Surrey?
The cost of garden design depends on the size of the garden, the scope of work, and whether you want a full design and build service or a design only service. Laurel Hill Gardens offers a free initial consultation to discuss your project and provide an idea of cost before any work begins.
Does Paula Holland do the planting herself?
Yes. Unlike many garden designers, Paula carries out the planting personally, drawing on years of horticultural study and plant knowledge, so the plants in your garden are chosen and placed by the same person who designed the space around them.
What is included in a garden design consultation?
An initial consultation covers your garden, your style and how you want to use the space. From there, Paula develops concept designs and a master plan suited to the site, before moving into planting, sourcing and build.
Can Laurel Hill Gardens redesign a small garden or a courtyard?
Yes. Paula designs gardens of every size, from small compact gardens and courtyards to large country plots, so a smaller garden or a tight urban space is just as suited to a full design service as a larger one.
Does Laurel Hill Gardens offer garden maintenance after the design is complete?
Yes. Once a garden is complete, Laurel Hill Gardens offers ongoing maintenance plans, with regular visits to monitor how the garden develops and keep it looking its best.
Can Laurel Hill Gardens design a garden around a swimming pool or outdoor entertaining space?
Yes. Paula designs gardens for a wide range of uses, including swimming pool gardens, outdoor kitchens, and spaces built specifically for entertaining and hosting.
Is a design only service available, without the build?
Yes. If you prefer to manage the build yourself or already have a contractor in mind, Laurel Hill Gardens offers a design only service, providing the concept design, master plan and planting plans for you to take forward.
What areas of the Surrey Hills does Laurel Hill Gardens cover?
Laurel Hill Gardens is based in Cranleigh and covers the surrounding Surrey Hills area, including Guildford, Godalming, Dorking, Farnham and Horsham. Get in touch if you are unsure whether your area is included.
Get In Touch
0771 408 8153
paula@laurelhillgardens.co.uk
Cranleigh, Surrey
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