Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design & Landscaping in Brighton
Lilybud Gardens by Design has been transforming outdoor spaces across Sussex since 2007, combining creative garden design with expert landscaping execution. Founded by Lisa Attwell, a qualified garden designer with Royal Horticultural Society accreditation and extensive horticultural experience, the company delivers tailored solutions for residential properties. Our approach integrates 3D visualisation technology with traditional craftsmanship to create functional, aesthetically pleasing gardens.We maintain a network of trusted professionals to ensure high-quality implementation of every design, supported by post-completion follow-up services. Sustainability remains central to our practice, with material sourcing and planting strategies prioritising environmental responsibility. The company's portfolio demonstrates expertise in diverse garden styles, from compact urban spaces to large rural properties, consistently achieving client satisfaction through collaborative design processes.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting Plans
Consultation
3D Visualisations
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in garden design and horticulture
- Our team creates full colour 3D designs with video fly-through visualisations
- We prioritise environmentally responsible materials and planting strategies
- We provide 6-month post-completion maintenance follow-up visits
- We maintain a network of trusted landscaping professionals for quality implementation
What people say
Beautiful peaceful space
Thrilled with results
Creative yet practical
Stunning patio
Excellent communication
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces using 2D plans and full colour 3D visualisations. We begin with detailed consultations to understand client requirements, followed by site analysis and collaborative design development. The process includes mood boards, fly-through video presentations, and optional technical specifications for construction.
Landscaping
Professional landscaping implementation through trusted contractors ensures accurate realisation of designs. We manage construction phases with regular site visits, coordinating materials sourcing and installation. Our network includes specialists in hard landscaping elements like patios, walls, and water features.
Planting Plans
Custom planting schemes combine seasonal interest with biodiversity benefits. We select plants suited to local conditions, creating layered compositions for visual impact. Services include container planting design and sourcing specialist plants through local nurseries.
Consultation
Initial garden consultations assess space potential and client requirements. We provide budget guidance and design direction using portfolio examples and style boards. Follow-up meetings refine concepts before formal design commissioning.
3D Visualisations
Full colour 3D perspectives and video fly-throughs help visualise final garden outcomes. These digital tools show multiple viewpoints including house-facing views, enabling informed design decisions before implementation begins.
People
Lisa Attwell
Owner & Lead Designer
Royal Horticultural Society-accredited designer with degrees from Hadlow College and University of Greenwich. Former head gardener at Brighton's historic walled garden, specialising in sustainable design solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Sussex including Brighton, Worthing, Shoreham, Steyning, Arundel, Pulborough, and Lewes.
Do you offer 3D design visualisation?
Yes, we provide full colour 3D perspectives and video fly-throughs to help visualise your new garden.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We prioritise local materials, drought-tolerant planting, and biodiversity-enhancing elements in all our garden designs.
What aftercare services do you provide?
We offer complimentary 6-month follow-up visits to check plant health and provide maintenance advice.
Can you work with existing landscaping?
Yes, we specialise in transforming existing gardens while preserving valuable mature plants and features.
How long does the design process take?
Typical projects take 4-6 weeks from initial consultation to final design presentation, depending on complexity.
Reviews (6)
Elizabeth Lyne
Oct 15, 2021
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I couldn't be happier with my new garden. Lisa and her team were excellent in every way from the initial consultation, the design and the actual build. Everybody loves the result!
Paul Massey
Dec 08, 2019
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Lisa and her friendly, hard-working team have transformed a tired, unusable space into a cool, modern garden which makes the most of the west-facing aspect. We asked for a garden that was lower maintenance with two separate seating areas and lots of flower power and the result has surpassed our expectations. David, the landscaper, worked tirelessly during some difficult weather and both he and Lisa kept us fully informed about any changes throughout the process. Lisa's follow-up advice on plant care has been excellent. Were loving our new garden.
Hugo Shaw
Nov 03, 2018
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Having moved into a new house, we were faced with a once-loved garden that had grown wild.
Lisa took our simple ideas for what we wanted from a new garden and helped convert them into a vision for a space that delivered on everything we wanted. The programme of works involved complete clearance of our previous garden followed by significant hard landscaping and then a major planting scheme. We are very happy with our new garden and look forward to many happy years spent outside.
Lisa took our simple ideas for what we wanted from a new garden and helped convert them into a vision for a space that delivered on everything we wanted. The programme of works involved complete clearance of our previous garden followed by significant hard landscaping and then a major planting scheme. We are very happy with our new garden and look forward to many happy years spent outside.
Michael Harmer
Oct 10, 2018
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Lisa listened to our requirements and met them fully in her design. The landscapers she used were efficient, tidy, and considerate. A year on and despite the exceptionally hot summer the garden is looking good.
Marilena Reina
May 25, 2016
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We engaged Likybud on a consultation basis. She helped us consider options for our garden, giving us inspiring and creative ideas but also being a vital sounding board for our thoughts and ideas (like my garden therapist!) She has a wealth of knowledge about planting as well as hard landscaping. She's also helped put us in touch with reputable gardeners and tradespeople. Really pleased so far, and hope to work with Lilybud again in the future. Thank you Lisa!
Emma Daniels
Jun 10, 2013
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I cannot rate Lilybud highly enough! They transformed my "step of death" into a beautiful family garden which I thought impossible with the space we had available. It was a pleasure to have them in my house and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. The children have a safe place to play and a lawn to picnic on. For a small city garden this is amazing!
