Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Brighton
Arcadia Garden Design has been crafting bespoke garden solutions in Brighton, Sussex, and the home counties since 1995. Our team combines extensive horticultural expertise with creative design to deliver tailored landscapes, from intimate courtyards to expansive rural gardens. We prioritise client collaboration, ensuring every project aligns with individual budgets, maintenance preferences, and aesthetic visions. Our process begins with a detailed consultation and survey, followed by master planning, construction, and aftercare. All projects are managed with meticulous attention to detail, using locally sourced materials and British-grown plants.We maintain full public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and our lead designer is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers. Continuity is ensured by assigning dedicated teams to each project, and we uphold rigorous site cleanliness standards throughout. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in transforming challenging spaces into functional, beautiful environments that reflect our clients' lifestyles.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting Plans
Pond Planting
Wildlife Habitats
Pergolas & Archways
Garden Restoration
Urban Garden Design
Container Planting
Maintenance Programs
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in garden design and landscaping
- Our team stays on each project from start to finish for continuity
- We maintain clean and safe work sites throughout projects
- We are fully insured with public liability and professional indemnity cover
- Our lead designer is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Superb results
Creative approach
Excellent service
Transformed garden
Highly recommended
Services
Garden Design
Arcadia Garden Design creates tailored outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics and functionality. Our process begins with a detailed consultation to understand client needs, followed by site analysis and scaled master plans. We incorporate structural elements, planting schemes, and water features to suit individual lifestyles and budgets. With over 25 years of experience, we ensure every design harmonises with existing architecture and natural surroundings.
Landscaping
Our landscaping services transform designs into reality through expert construction and planting. We manage projects from start to finish, maintaining continuity with dedicated teams. Services include hard landscaping, drainage systems, and installation of bespoke features like pergolas and water features. We use locally sourced materials and British-grown plants to ensure quality and sustainability in every project.
Planting Plans
We develop detailed planting schemes that provide year-round interest through texture, colour, and seasonal blooms. Our expertise includes selecting appropriate species for specific conditions, creating maintenance programmes, and sourcing high-quality plants. We offer advisory visits and month-by-month care guides to ensure gardens thrive long after installation, catering to both novice and experienced gardeners.
Garden Restoration
Arcadia specialises in restoring mature and historic gardens while preserving their character. Our approach combines traditional techniques with modern solutions to rejuvenate features like walled gardens and ponds. We conduct thorough surveys to understand existing layouts and ecological value, ensuring sensitive restoration that respects original design intent while meeting contemporary needs.
Urban Garden Design
We transform compact urban spaces into functional, beautiful retreats. Our designs maximise limited areas through creative use of vertical space, container planting, and multi-functional features. We address challenges like wind exposure and limited sunlight while incorporating client preferences for aesthetics and practicality, creating tranquil oases in bustling city environments.
People
Emily Blake-Dyke
Founder & Lead Designer
Emily Blake-Dyke established Arcadia Garden Design in 1995 after a lifetime career in horticulture. A registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, she oversees all projects from concept to completion. Her expertise spans planting design, structural elements, and garden maintenance programmes. Emily combines creative vision with technical knowledge to deliver gardens that exceed client expectations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily work in Brighton, Sussex, and the home counties, with experience in urban, coastal, and rural environments across southern England.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer full-service garden design and landscaping, managing projects from initial consultation through to planting and aftercare.
Can you work with existing garden features?
We specialise in integrating existing elements into new designs, including restoring historic layouts and repurposing mature plants.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and budget, followed by collaborative revisions to the master plan.
Are you insured for large projects?
Yes, we maintain full public liability and professional indemnity insurance for all our design and landscaping work.
Do you offer maintenance services after installation?
We provide tailored maintenance programmes and advisory visits to ensure your garden thrives long after completion.
