Business Details
Professional Garden Design Services in Somerset
Lucie New Garden Design is a professional landscape and garden design practice established to create bespoke outdoor spaces that harmonise with each client's vision, lifestyle, and property. Our team combines formal qualifications in garden design and horticulture, including distinction-level certification from Bournemouth University and Royal Horticultural Society accreditation, with practical experience spanning decades. We specialise in transforming private residences, commercial properties, and community spaces through concept-driven designs that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our process begins with in-depth client consultations to understand individual needs, followed by detailed surveys, custom concept sketches, and implementation of both hard and soft landscaping elements.We collaborate with skilled contractors and artisans to ensure high-quality execution, prioritising plant health and seasonal interest in every project. Since launching our independent consultancy, we've cultivated a reputation for delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations, whether redesigning neglected gardens or creating entirely new outdoor environments. Our commitment to client collaboration, technical expertise, and post-project support has resulted in numerous repeat clients and referrals. We maintain membership in the Society of Garden Designers to uphold industry standards and stay at the forefront of design innovation while operating across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Bristol.
Services
Initial Consultation
Site Analysis
Concept Design Layout
Scaled Plan Drawing
Planting Plan Creation
Landscaping Supervision
Project Management
Garden Advice Service
Wildlife Garden Design
Commercial Landscaping
Highlights and features
- We are members of the Society of Garden Designers, ensuring professional standards
- Over 15 years of combined horticultural and design expertise
- Offer free initial consultations for Somerset-based clients
- Collaborate with experienced landscaping contractors for precise implementation
- Provide end-to-end project management for complex developments
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
- Royal Horticultural Society
What people say
Hours of pleasure
Thriving plants
Easy to maintain
Gorgeous variety
Delighted with design
Services
Initial Consultation
Our complimentary first visit assesses your garden's potential through detailed discussions about your requirements, existing features, and budget considerations. We evaluate soil conditions, sunlight patterns, and structural elements to develop suitable design concepts. This foundational step ensures all subsequent design work aligns perfectly with your vision and practical needs.
Concept Design Layout
We create multiple sketch designs showing different layout options tailored to your preferences and garden characteristics. Each concept incorporates hardscaping elements, planting schemes, and functional areas while considering maintenance requirements. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations to create cohesive, useable outdoor spaces.
Planting Plan Creation
We develop comprehensive planting schemes featuring species selected for their suitability to local growing conditions and aesthetic qualities. Each plan specifies plant types, quantities, and placement to ensure year-round interest through varying foliage textures, seasonal blooms, and architectural forms while maintaining ecological balance.
Project Management
Our management service coordinates all construction aspects from contractor selection to materials sourcing and schedule monitoring. We implement quality control measures throughout the building process and maintain regular communication with clients to ensure transparent progress tracking and timely resolution of any implementation challenges that arise.
Garden Advice Service
We offer expert guidance on garden care including plant health management, seasonal pruning schedules, and soil improvement techniques. Our advice helps clients maintain design integrity while addressing common issues like pest infestations, plant disease, and rejuvenation of underperforming outdoor spaces with practical, sustainable solutions.
People
Lucie New
Founder & Lead Designer
Qualified garden designer with distinction from Bournemouth University and Royal Horticultural Society certification. Former maintenance business owner turned award-winning designer, specialising in creating tailored outdoor spaces that combine functionality with visual appeal across the South West region.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including initial consultations, site surveys, concept sketches, detailed planting plans, and construction supervision. Our services cater to both residential and commercial properties.
Do you work outside Somerset?
While based in Somerset, we serve clients across Devon, Dorset, and Bristol, offering site visits and project management throughout these regions for residential and commercial garden projects.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes, we offer complimentary initial consultations for clients located in Somerset to discuss garden requirements and design possibilities during an onsite visit.
Can you manage complete garden renovations?
We provide end-to-end project management for large-scale designs, coordinating contractors, sourcing materials, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining strict quality control throughout the construction process.
Do you offer ongoing garden advice?
We provide hourly garden advice services for clients needing guidance on plant care, pruning techniques, pest management, and rejuvenating neglected outdoor spaces in the Somerset area.
