Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design Services in North London
Fenton Roberts Garden Design Garden Design was founded in 2011 by Jo Fenton and her now-retired partner Anne Roberts. With 15 years of hands-on experience as a professional gardener in North London, Jo trained at Capel Manor Horticultural College, earning qualifications in Garden Design, Horticulture, and Hard Landscaping while winning the Student of the Year Award. Our approach combines understated, practical designs with abundant, carefully selected planting tailored to each client's unique needs. We specialise in creating gardens that harmonise with their surroundings, from small courtyards to large family spaces. Our services include detailed garden plans with 3D concept drawings, bespoke planting schemes, plant supply and installation, and maintenance guidance.Jo's expertise in plant selection ensures gardens thrive while remaining easy to maintain. We prioritise close collaboration with clients, delivering projects on time and within budget. Featured in RHS 'The Garden' Magazine, our work has earned acclaim for transforming challenging spaces into beautiful, functional environments. Client testimonials highlight our attention to detail, innovative design solutions, and the maturity of our finished gardens. We serve North London, Hertfordshire, and beyond, offering both full design-build projects and DIY-friendly solutions like our popular wheelie bin store plans.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Design
Plant Supply
Maintenance Guidance
DIY Garden Plans
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 15 years of practical gardening experience in North London
- Tailored designs created with 3D concept drawings
- Expert plant selection for low-maintenance, thriving gardens
- Featured in RHS 'The Garden' Magazine for innovative designs
- Projects delivered on time and within budget with client collaboration
Associations and certifications
- Capel Manor Horticultural College
What people say
Simply stunning
First rate designs
Innovative about design
Delighted by end result
Cannot recommend highly enough
Services
Garden Design
We create detailed garden plans with 3D concept drawings tailored to your space and preferences. Our designs maximise functionality while incorporating beautiful planting schemes. Each project begins with a consultation to understand your vision and site conditions.
Planting Design
Our bespoke planting schemes combine aesthetics with practicality, selecting plants suited to your garden's conditions and maintenance capabilities. We focus on creating year-round interest through texture, colour, and seasonal changes.
Plant Supply
We supply all necessary plants for your garden project and provide professional planting services. Our selection considers local climate conditions, soil type, and your preferred maintenance level for long-term success.
Maintenance Guidance
We offer comprehensive maintenance instructions and annual progress assessments. Our guidance covers seasonal tasks, plant care, and troubleshooting to help preserve your garden's beauty throughout the year.
DIY Garden Plans
Our downloadable design packs include detailed diagrams and construction instructions for specific garden features. These cost-effective solutions allow DIY enthusiasts to implement professional-quality garden improvements with clear, step-by-step guidance.
People
Jo Fenton
Garden Designer
BA Hons graduate with 15 years' practical gardening experience. Trained at Capel Manor College, winning Student of the Year Award. Specialises in creating tailored garden designs that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Anne Roberts
Co-Founder
Retired co-founder with extensive horticultural expertise. Collaborated with Jo Fenton for over a decade, delivering award-winning garden designs across London and Hertfordshire before retirement.
Questions
What garden sizes do you work with?
We design gardens of all sizes from small courtyards to large family spaces, adapting our approach to suit each property's unique characteristics.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide comprehensive maintenance guidance and annual progress assessments, but do not offer regular maintenance contracts.
Can I purchase individual design elements?
Yes, we offer standalone design packs for specific features like our popular wheelie bin store plans with planting instructions.
How long does the design process take?
Timelines vary by project complexity but typically include initial consultation, concept development, and final plan delivery within 4-8 weeks.
Do you work outside North London?
While based in Barnet, we regularly take on projects across Hertfordshire and occasionally accept commissions beyond these areas for suitable projects.
Can you help with plant selection?
Our planting service includes selecting appropriate species for your garden's conditions, with detailed care instructions for long-term success.
Reviews (4)
Molly Viner
Dec 03, 2019
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The redesign of our front garden has earned us the accolade of best front garden in the road! The design, groundwork and planting were excellent giving a year round beautiful garden
Amber Warner
Oct 23, 2019
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I have been more than happy with Fentons services. They have both designed my garden wonderfully very much to my taste and they look after it with monthly visits extremely well. Jo is always super friendly and helpful. I couldnt recommend them more
Howardjharris
Sep 21, 2019
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Instinctively new what we wanted after our first meeting and guided us to deliver a beautiful garden that we are really proud of.
Goutam Adak
Jul 21, 2019
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Jo and Anne have created a beautiful garden for us. They translated our ideas into a harmonious garden that really meets our needs and will only continue to get better and more satisfying as time passes. We would recommend them very highly. Jeanette and Bob.
