Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Kent
Adam S Bailey is a professional garden and landscape design practice with over 36 years of horticultural experience. Our team, led by a professionally trained designer with a First Class Honours Degree in Garden Design, specialises in creating imaginative, original gardens tailored to individual client needs. We offer a full service from initial consultation to construction and planting, working with award-winning contractors to ensure high-quality results. Our focus extends beyond aesthetics, incorporating environmental sensitivity through sustainable materials and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. With a portfolio spanning Kent, East Sussex, and South East London, we have designed gardens featured on BBC1, BBC2, and ITV.Our approach combines expertise in plant selection, drought-tolerant schemes, and aftercare advice, ensuring gardens thrive year-round. We prioritise client collaboration, offering one-to-one consultations and maintaining transparency throughout the design process. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of high-specification materials, meticulous site surveys, and detailed planting plans. We serve both new and established gardens, from intimate courtyards to large estates, with a focus on enhancing biodiversity and property value. Our testimonials highlight our professionalism, creativity, and ability to exceed client expectations.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Service
Garden Lighting
Rewilding
Corten Steel Features
Porcelain Paving
Composite Decking
Driveway Design
Micro Gardens
Garden Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We have over 36 years of experience in horticulture and garden design.
- Our team includes a professionally qualified garden designer with a First Class Honours Degree.
- We provide a full build and planting service with award-winning contractors.
- Our gardens are featured on BBC1, BBC2, and ITV.
- We offer expert advice on drought-tolerant planting schemes.
What people say
Absolutely delighted
Excellent job
Thrilled with the outcome
Highly recommend
Beautifully constructed
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to your property and lifestyle. We specialise in traditional to contemporary styles, incorporating sustainable materials and wildlife-friendly planting. With over 36 years of experience, we ensure every design maximises biodiversity and property value while meeting individual client needs.
Planting Service
Our planting service focuses on selecting the right plants for your garden's conditions, including drought-tolerant schemes. We provide expert advice on plant placement, soil health, and maintenance to ensure year-round beauty. Our team handles everything from small courtyard gardens to large estate plantings with meticulous attention to detail.
Garden Lighting
Garden lighting enhances the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space after dark. We design custom lighting schemes that highlight key features, improve safety, and create ambiance. Our solutions use energy-efficient fixtures that complement your garden's style while ensuring durability and ease of maintenance.
Driveway Design
Our driveway design service combines aesthetics with practicality, using natural stone and permeable materials to create durable, visually appealing access routes. We ensure seamless integration with your property's architecture and surrounding landscape, offering options that enhance kerb appeal and property value.
Rewilding
Rewilding transforms gardens into thriving ecosystems by incorporating native plants and natural habitats. This approach supports local wildlife, improves biodiversity, and reduces maintenance needs. Our expertise ensures rewilded spaces remain beautiful while contributing positively to the environment and local ecological balance.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design services?
We primarily serve Kent, East Sussex, and South East London, with occasional projects further afield.
Can you help with both new and existing gardens?
Yes, we specialise in designing new gardens and enhancing established ones with tailored planting schemes.
Do you offer planting services without full garden redesign?
Yes, we provide standalone planting services to refresh or improve existing gardens.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
We use recycled materials, native plants, and wildlife-friendly features to create environmentally conscious gardens.
What is the typical cost range for a complete garden project?
Complete garden projects start from £25,000, depending on size and complexity.
Can you assist with small courtyard gardens?
Yes, we design and plant small courtyard gardens to maximise space and visual impact.
Reviews (4)
Julie Guy
Jul 24, 2020
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Adam designed my garden last year with all the things we had in mind . We arranged all the building work and then Adam and his daughter came back to do all the planting in May of this year. We love the results the garden looks beautiful i can't wait for it to mature. I highly recommend Adam he is very professional and reliable from start to finish . Thanks Adam
Shelley Hayward
Nov 25, 2019
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I am extremely pleased with the design Adam proposed for my rear garden. He listened to my requirements and suggested a planting scheme which I wanted to achieve. The garden has plenty of interest all year round and the hard landscaping complements the plants. Would not hesitate in recommending Adam Garden Design to family and friends.
John Hall
Oct 13, 2019
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I have known Adam for many years now and have had the pleasure of him managing and delivering on many projects i.e planting my back garden; Planning & redesigning my back lawn and surrounding area which resulted in a new lawn and fabulous new design in the planting area which is a real feature; Designed & managed new fencing for the exterior of the house along with secure access to the side of the house; The biggest job by far, to date, is the design and project management of my Landscaped front garden which gives access for a parked vehicle whilst maintaining fantastic planting areas, giving the
Linda Hughes
Aug 26, 2019
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It has been a month now since Adam and his team completed our new garden, and each day we are amazed by what a fantastic job they did. From a new build patch of grass, Adam created a design which incorporated a colour scheme which we wanted, lots of interest throughout the year (hopefully!) and a very wildlife friendly environment. Wind is a big issue in this area and so far there have been no major casualties... The process from initial contact with Adam to completion was very simple with Adam managing the entire process. The specimen trees and shrubs are all of high quality and are establishing
