Curved garden with topiary by Award-winning Surrey Garden Designer - Simon Orchard Garden Design
Bespoke Garden Design in London
Simon takes on a select number of London projects each year, working with clients in some of the city's most exceptional homes — from Hampstead and St John's Wood to Notting Hill, Holland Park, Richmond and Wimbledon.
Every London project is designed personally by Simon, from first masterplan to final planting. You will never be handed to a junior designer.
London Garden Designer
'Best in Design'
nine consecutive years
Bespoke features, beautifully resolved
Simon specialises in creating London gardens with bespoke water features, considered lighting schemes and carefully curated planting — all designed to extend the hours and seasons in which the garden can be enjoyed.
Many projects also incorporate outdoor kitchens, firepits and garden studios..
Bringing your garden to life at night
A well-designed lighting scheme transforms a London garden after dark — extending the hours of enjoyment well into the evening and adding a sense of drama that daylight alone cannot achieve. Simon designs every lighting plan personally, integrating it with the planting and hard landscaping from the outset rather than adding it as an afterthought.
Where do we work?
Simon designs gardens throughout London, working with clients who have exceptional outdoor spaces that deserve exceptional design.
Whether you have a walled garden in Hampstead, a large private garden in St John's Wood, a townhouse garden in Notting Hill or a riverside property in Richmond — Simon brings the same depth of technical knowledge and personal attention to every project.
London gardens present unique challenges — overlooked boundaries, difficult levels, listed buildings and planning constraints. Simon's technical depth means every detail is resolved before a contractor sets foot on site.
What's included in a Simon Orchard garden design
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Site survey and analysis
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Detailed construction drawings
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Garden and landscape consultancy
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Lighting & irrigation plans
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We can also recommend professional landscape contractors to build your garden whilst we oversee the project until it is completed.
Recent London Projects
A recent project — a walled courtyard garden in Chelsea featuring a curved corten wall, bespoke water feature, plank paving and a chunky oak beam bench.
To see our completed projects, have a browse through our portfolio
Chelsea Courtyard Garden
London - a city that inspires
London boasts a lush tapestry of iconic and hidden gardens, where urban oasis meets horticultural splendour.
From the serene beauty of Kew Gardens to the enchanting magic of the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park, these green sanctuaries invite you to explore a world of nature and tranquility amid the bustling metropolis. Here are some of our favourites:
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The Hill Garden & Pergola (Hampstead Heath)
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Crossrail Place Roof Garden (Canary Wharf)
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The Culpeper Community Garden (Islington)
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The Chelsea Physic Garden (Chelsea)
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Sky Garden (City of London)
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Isabella Plantation (Richmond Park)
“We used Simon Orchard to redesign our back garden after completing a kitchen extension and we are delighted with the results. He skilfully interpreted our practical requirements and incorporated them into our design where appropriate, or came up with alternative solutions if they wouldn't work with the scheme.
Of particular note, he designed some beautiful floating steps from our deck to give access to the garden which has been complemented and softened with planting. His honest and tactful approach to client management was much appreciated and it was a pleasure working with him”. RM, Notting Hill
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Do you have a London garden with potential?
Tell Simon about your project and what you're hoping to create. He'll come back to you personally within 48 hours.