Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Design Experts in West Sussex
Established by Graham Swain, Earth Architecture combines architectural precision with horticultural expertise to deliver bespoke garden solutions. With over three decades of hands-on experience, our team specialises in transforming neglected spaces into enduring landscapes, offering services from pruning to full garden restoration. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, ensuring each project aligns with individual needs and budgets while maintaining affordability. Rooted in a family legacy of gardening excellence, we extend our expertise across West Sussex, serving clients within a 15-mile radius of Clapham. Our commitment to quality is reflected in client testimonials praising our reliability, craftsmanship, and innovative designs.As featured in All About East Preston magazine, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through meticulous planning and execution. Our six-stage process ensures transparency, from initial consultation to final payment, fostering trust and clear communication throughout. With a background in architecture and formal horticultural training at RHS Wisley, Graham brings a unique blend of skills to every project, personally overseeing construction to achieve optimal results. We focus on creating gardens that withstand the test of time, avoiding synthetic materials in favour of sustainable, low-maintenance solutions tailored to each client's vision.
Services
Garden Design
Pruning Services
Fencing Installation
Pond Restoration
Neglected Garden Restoration
Low-Maintenance Conversions
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of hands-on experience in garden design and restoration
- Our team provides personal service with architectural and horticultural expertise
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our six-stage process ensures clear communication and client involvement
- We focus on sustainable, low-maintenance garden solutions
What people say
Extremely professional
Wonderful border
Great team
Personal service
Transformed garden
Services
Garden Design
Bespoke garden design services tailored to individual properties and client preferences. Our architectural expertise ensures functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that enhance property value. Each design incorporates sustainable practices and considers long-term maintenance requirements.
Neglected Garden Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of overgrown or poorly maintained gardens. Our team revitalises outdoor spaces through strategic pruning, soil improvement, and structural enhancements while preserving existing valuable elements. This service focuses on creating manageable, beautiful gardens suited to modern lifestyles.
Fencing Installation
Professional fencing services that combine security with aesthetic appeal. We install durable boundary solutions using quality materials that complement garden designs. Our approach ensures proper installation techniques for longevity while maintaining visual harmony with surrounding landscapes.
Pond Restoration
Specialised pond restoration and maintenance services that transform stagnant water features into thriving garden focal points. Our expertise includes ecosystem balancing, structural repairs, and aquatic plant selection to create sustainable, low-maintenance water features.
Low-Maintenance Conversions
Conversion of high-maintenance gardens to sustainable, easy-care outdoor spaces. This service incorporates drought-resistant planting, efficient irrigation systems, and durable materials to reduce ongoing maintenance requirements while maintaining visual appeal.
People
Graham Swain
Garden Designer & Proprietor
BA (Hons) Architecture graduate with RHS horticultural training. Over 30 years' experience in garden design and restoration. Combines architectural expertise with practical landscaping skills, personally overseeing projects from concept to completion.
Questions
What garden services do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke garden design, neglected garden restoration, fencing, pond installation, and low-maintenance conversions across West Sussex.
Do you work outside West Sussex?
We primarily serve West Sussex within a 15-mile radius of Clapham, covering areas including Worthing, Arundel, and surrounding villages.
How experienced is your team?
Graham Swain, our lead gardener, has over 30 years' experience combining architectural expertise with horticultural training from RHS Wisley.
What makes your service unique?
We offer a personal, hands-on approach with transparent pricing and a six-stage process ensuring client involvement at every project stage.
Can you help with garden maintenance?
While we focus on design and restoration, our low-maintenance conversion service helps create gardens requiring less ongoing care.
Reviews (3)
Sheila Topham
Dec 07, 2019
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When I bought my house, I acquired a typical small, square 1970s garden. It contained a deck that was lethal in the slightest drizzle, a seriously scrappy lawn (previous owners had 2 kids and dog) and three very ugly spiky things. Of the half dozen designers I spoke to, Graham was the only one who got what I wanted from the garden and how it would be used. The decking is now a limestone terrace with a raised bed adjacent, where low growing plants are interspersed with herbs. I left the planting up to him, having specified the colour scheme and I now have a scented, colourful garden that even in
Esther Hartley
Aug 12, 2019
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Graham and his team totally transformed our back garden by adding a beautiful patio, wooden lattice trellis panels and some beautiful climbing plants. They also laid foundations for a log cabin and a shed, moved and rebuilt an existing shed and seeded new lawn areas. Graham used his knowledge and experience to design the patio layout incorporating existing garden features where possible. The work was completed in a very timely, friendly and professional manner all at a very reasonable price. We are extremely happy with the quality of the workmanship and are looking forward to Graham and his team
Andrew Campbell
May 18, 2013
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I USED TO WORK FOR EARTH ARCHITECTURE, BRILLIANT BOSS LOADS OF HARD WORK AND FALLING DOWN A FEW HOLES HAHA
