Where design meets sustainability
About the Studio
We are a collaborative garden design studio working across a wide range of projects, from compact urban spaces to expansive rural landscapes, creating gardens that feel deeply personal, imaginative, and grounded in their surroundings.
Studio head
Jack
Jack graduated from the London College of Garden Design in 2025, following a radical career change shaped by a long-standing passion for horticulture and outdoor spaces. From early 2025, he has been working with clients and developing a practice rooted in thoughtful design, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Studio dog
Diego
Often be found next to the drawing board, Diego has been a valued member of the team for 6 years
The garden design process
The garden design process
The garden design process
The garden design process is a wholly collaborative activity. Our first job is to listen to what you want and need from your garden, and also to understand the unique way that you use and live in this space
The design will respond to a unique combination of the brief, the setting and the architecture of the building, to produce something that is right for you.
We believe that a design can be environmentally responsible, increase biodiversity and still be a functional, liveable space that meets the clients daily needs
Services
The garden design process
The garden design process
We offer a comprehensive design service, from concept design right up to construction oversight, helping you realise your dream garden with ease and peace of mind
How long will it take?
The garden design process
How long will it take?
Smaller gardens (urban courtyards, terrace gardens): 6-9 months.
Medium gardens (suburban gardens, larger family spaces): 9-12 months.
Large gardens (estate gardens, complex landscapes): 12-18 months
How does it all work?
The Design & Delivery Process
The design and delivery process takes your ideas from initial concept through to a fully realised garden. From thoughtful planning and detailed design to on-site support, each stage ensures the finished space is cohesive, practical and built to last.
Initial discussion & concept design
Initial discussion & concept design
Initial discussion & concept design
Following our discussions and site survey, a concept design is produced, supported by mood boards. At this stage the focus is on overall layout and feel, rather than detailed decisions, and the design is refined based on your feedback.
The masterplan
Initial discussion & concept design
Initial discussion & concept design
Once agreed, the concept is developed into a masterplan showing materials, spatial arrangement and a proposed planting character, supported by further imagery to convey the sense of space.
Detailed drawings
Initial discussion & concept design
Contractor & project support
After masterplan approval, technical drawings are prepared, including construction details, lighting, setting-out plans and a detailed planting plan to allow accurate costing and ordering.
Contractor & project support
Initial discussion & concept design
Contractor & project support
The completed package can then be issued for contractor tender. We can recommend contractors if helpful and provide site visits during construction, as well as support with setting out planting once the build is complete.
Gallery
Contact Us
info@jackdarley.com
Let us know what you're planning and we will get back to you with how we can help