Raine Garden Design

Business Details

25 Years

experience

Award-Winning Garden Design Solutions in Surrey

Established in 2001, Raine Garden Design is an award-winning garden design consultancy with over two decades of experience in crafting bespoke outdoor spaces. Led by founder Raine Clarke-Wills, a distinguished designer with RHS exhibition accolades and professional qualifications in garden design and horticulture, the company combines artistic vision with practical expertise. Our team collaborates closely with clients to translate individual lifestyles and property characteristics into functional, aesthetically striking gardens for residential and corporate clients across the UK and mainland Europe. We oversee projects from initial concept through to construction, partnering with trusted APL-accredited landscaping teams renowned for their craftsmanship in delivering RHS exhibition-standard gardens. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our portfolio of accolades, including the APL Designer of the Year 2024 award, and testimonials from satisfied clients who highlight our attention to detail, transparent communication, and ability to create spaces that exceed expectations.

With a proven methodology involving detailed client briefs, topographical surveys, and hand-drawn design plans, we ensure every garden reflects its owners' needs while maintaining structural integrity and visual harmony. Our services extend to small courtyard gardens, expansive estates, and corporate landscapes, with specialist expertise in integrating outdoor spaces with architectural features. The company's credentials include a comprehensive understanding of planning requirements and a network of suppliers with whom we've collaborated on award-winning projects since our establishment.

Services

Garden Design Construction Management Planting Plans Bespoke Gardens Corporate Garden Design Landscaping Design Consultancy

Details

Year established: 2001

Highlights and features

We bring 22+ years of RHS exhibition-standard garden design expertise
Our team holds professional qualifications in garden design and horticulture
We guarantee APL-accredited contractors with proven RHS exhibition experience
Our design process includes detailed client briefs and topographical surveys
We offer personal oversight from concept to completed garden projects

Associations and certifications

APL (The Association of Professional Landscapers)

What people say

Thrilled with design Breathtaking gardens Excellent communication Award-winning expertise Transformed outdoor space

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Services

Garden Design

We specialise in creating custom garden designs that harmonise with each property's architecture and the client's lifestyle. Our process begins with comprehensive briefs and topographical surveys to understand spatial requirements and microclimates. From concept sketches to detailed masterplans, we balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, incorporating elements like terraces, water features, and planting schemes.

Construction Management

Our end-to-end project management ensures designs translate perfectly into reality. We coordinate with APL-accredited contractors who share our commitment to RHS exhibition standards. From initial groundwork to final planting, we maintain quality control while managing timelines and budgets, ensuring seamless transitions from design to completed gardens.

Planting Plans

We develop tailored planting schemes that evolve beautifully across seasons. Considering soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and maintenance requirements, our plans create year-round interest through texture, colour, and form. The designs integrate with hard landscaping elements to produce cohesive, functional outdoor environments that enhance property value.

Corporate Garden Design

Our corporate garden designs create welcoming environments that reflect brand identity while providing functional spaces for employees and clients. We incorporate sustainable elements and low-maintenance plant selections to ensure longevity. These designs optimise commercial properties through strategic zoning and aesthetic enhancements that improve workspace wellbeing.

Bespoke Gardens

Every garden we design responds to the property's unique characteristics and the client's vision. Whether transforming small courtyards or designing large estates, we focus on creating spaces that evolve with families' needs. Our approach ensures each element, from pergolas to planting, contributes to a coherent, lived-in landscape.

People

Raine Clarke-Wills

Head Consultant Designer

Raine established the company in 2001 after achieving a distinction in garden design. With over 22 years of experience and RHS award-winning credentials, she oversees all projects. Her expertise combines artistic vision with practical construction knowledge, ensuring exceptional results that exceed client expectations.

Jane Attwood

Executive Assistant

Jane joined in 2023, bringing organisational expertise from commercial and public sectors. She manages administrative operations and client communications, applying her textile art background to material selections. Her meticulous approach ensures smooth project coordination and client support throughout the design process.

Jagoda Makowska

Assistant Garden Designer

Jagoda graduated with a master's degree in Landscape Architecture. Her artistic talent produces hand-drawn designs that combine technical precision with creative vision. She works closely under Raine's mentorship to develop garden concepts that balance aesthetics with practical functionality for diverse client projects.

Melissa Wilkinson

Garden Designer & CAD Technician

Mel joined in 2023 after graduating from London College of Garden Design. Her retail merchandising background informs spatial planning decisions. She translates design concepts into technical CAD visuals, creating detailed 3D renders that help clients visualise their completed gardens with precision and clarity.

Questions

What garden design services do you offer?

We provide full-service garden design including small courtyard gardens, large estate landscaping, corporate garden schemes, and planting plans tailored to client needs.

Which areas do you serve?

We operate across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire, with corporate projects extending into mainland Europe.

What does your garden design process involve?

Our process includes client briefs, site surveys, concept drawings, detailed masterplans, and construction oversight with accredited contractors.

Can you assist with planning applications?

Yes, we provide detailed plans and documentation required for planning applications as part of our design service.

Do you work with professional landscaping teams?

We collaborate with APL-accredited contractors with proven experience delivering RHS exhibition-standard gardens.

Are initial consultations free?

We offer complimentary initial consultations to discuss your garden requirements and project budget.

Reviews (4)

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Stan Mayne

May 26, 2021 Report

So happy we chose Raine to guide us through the perils of designing a new garden from scratch. Raine took the time to get to know us and our style before discussing the practicalities, pitfalls and pleasures of designing a beautiful garden which would be well balanced for our space. Every step was meticulously planned, making sure we were in total agreement along the way. Raine has been open to discussion, has offered relevant exciting suggestions, and has overseen the construction and planting with genuine passion. She visited regularly and checked every view and angle during planting to ensure

Sally Toulmin

May 21, 2020 Report

Raine exercised her full planning expertise to convert our garden into a glorious and wonderful space to entertain and relax in. The challenge was to design a planting plan within the constraints of the hard landscaping that had been carried out relatively recently and we were not prepared to change. Raines additional suggestions (almost bordering on insistence - but well meant and certainly justified) to replace the pergola with three magnificent cedar arches and the fencing with Venetian style panels we followed. These changes, together with the fabulous planting design, has completely transformed

Anna Brown

Sep 04, 2019 Report

Raine took our very plain patch of grass and created a beautiful oasis of calm throughout. Raine and her brilliant team worked tirelessly over 4 months. We now have a wonderful family garden with plenty of lawn space, a wild flower area at the edge of the sunken trampoline, an exquisite rose-laden pergola, borders bursting with scent and year round texture and colour. Raines landscaping team worked with awkward gradients to add retaining walls, flower beds and an elegant paved entertaining terrace overlooking the garden. Her cheerful alacrity but strong focus made Raine an absolute pleasure

Tracy McNeill

Jul 25, 2019 Report

Raine is very customer focused, creative and also willing to challenge your thinking! She designed a beautiful garden for us on a plot that was uncleared with multiple levels - so quite a challenge. She took on board our needs as a growing family which meant that her design was both beautiful and functional. She was flexible throughout and questioned / challenged us to think about our choices in more depth which was much appreciated. The result is a stunning, useful and functional space that will work for us now and in the future. Many thanks Raine!