Business Details
Award-Winning Garden Design Services in Gloucestershire
Established over four decades ago, Elementa Design has become synonymous with exceptional garden design across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Our founder, Nick Dickinson, brings 45 years of hands-on experience, having designed over 2,500 gardens and physically built each of his early projects. This unique background provides unparalleled insight into both the technical and aesthetic aspects of garden creation. Our process begins with a deep understanding of client needs, translating briefs into bold, functional designs that reflect individual lifestyles. With a network of trusted contractors, we oversee installations to ensure fidelity to the original vision.Our aftercare services, including seasonal visits and maintenance contracts, guarantee gardens mature as intended. Recognised for innovation and attention to detail, we specialise in transforming challenging sites into spaces that balance beauty with practicality. Our approach combines rigorous listening with creative expertise to deliver gardens that exceed expectations. Clients benefit from transparent budgeting throughout the design process and access to a planting methodology tailored for both seasoned and novice gardeners. With associations spanning over 50 architectural firms, we ensure every project harmonises with its architectural context.
Services
Garden Design
Installation
Aftercare
Planting Design
Consultation
Maintenance
Landscape Planning
Water Features
Seasonal Visits
Contractor Coordination
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of hands-on garden design experience with over 2,500 completed projects.
- Our founder personally built every early design, ensuring technical and aesthetic expertise.
- We provide three tailored aftercare packages to maintain garden longevity.
- Our process prioritises client needs through rigorous listening and collaborative design.
- We maintain associations with over 50 architectural firms for seamless project integration.
What people say
Exceeds expectations
Innovation
Attention to detail
Client-focused approach
Seamless execution
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service combines 45 years of expertise with hands-on construction knowledge to create bespoke outdoor spaces. We interpret client briefs into bold, functional designs that reflect individual lifestyles while harmonising with architectural contexts. Each project benefits from our proprietary planting methodology, ensuring long-term success.
Installation
We coordinate installation through trusted contractors, maintaining design integrity from concept to completion. Our team oversees setting out schemes and integrating technical elements like water features. This ensures faithful execution of designs while addressing practical considerations during implementation.
Aftercare
Three tailored aftercare packages ensure gardens mature as intended. Services include seasonal visits for maintenance guidance, one-off professional interventions, and comprehensive 12-month contracts covering pruning, lawn care, and surface maintenance. These plans guarantee long-term garden health and client confidence.
Planting Design
Our planting design focuses on creating impactful, sustainable schemes that evolve beautifully over time. We employ a unique technique that balances aesthetic appeal with practical maintenance requirements, making complex plantings accessible even to non-gardeners while ensuring year-round visual interest.
Consultation
Initial consultations focus on understanding client needs and site potential through rigorous listening and analysis. We assess architectural context, existing features, and environmental factors to develop concepts that address both aesthetic aspirations and functional requirements for residential properties.
People
Nick Dickinson
Founder & Lead Designer
Award-winning garden designer with 45 years' experience. Qualified as landscape technician at 20, built all early designs personally. Specialises in transforming complex sites into functional, beautiful spaces. Recognised for innovative planting techniques and client-focused approach.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, contractor coordination, and aftercare maintenance packages tailored to your specific needs.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, including Cheltenham, Cirencester, Nailsworth, Stroud, Tetbury and surrounding areas.
How do you approach client collaboration?
Our process begins with rigorous listening to understand your lifestyle, preferences and property context. We then develop designs that reflect your vision while incorporating our expertise in form, function and plant selection.
What aftercare options are available?
We offer three packages: seasonal guidance visits, one-off maintenance interventions, and comprehensive 12-month contracts covering all aspects of garden care to ensure long-term success.
Can you work with challenging sites?
Yes, we specialise in transforming difficult sites through creative problem-solving. Our founder's construction experience enables practical solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with technical feasibility for complex locations.
