Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design in Wendover
Established in 1992, Peter Bird Garden Design has cultivated a reputation for delivering bespoke garden and landscape solutions across Buckinghamshire and surrounding regions. Our practice combines over three decades of expertise with a client-centric approach, specialising in transforming spaces from small town gardens to expansive country estates. We collaborate closely with leading landscapers and plant nurseries to ensure every project meets exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship. Our design philosophy prioritises harmony between the client's vision, architectural context, and natural surroundings, using materials and plantings that complement each site's unique character.With a portfolio showcasing diverse projects including award-winning show gardens and private commissions, we offer a comprehensive service spanning initial consultation, detailed design, construction supervision, and seasonal maintenance. Our founder's academic background in horticultural science, coupled with international experience in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, underpins our commitment to creating functional, aesthetically cohesive outdoor spaces that evolve beautifully over time.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Construction
Planting Plans
Project Supervision
Seasonal Maintenance
Wildlife Gardens
Contemporary Courtyards
Historic Garden Restoration
Water Features
Outdoor Living Spaces
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in bespoke garden design across Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties
- Our team collaborates with top local landscapers and plant nurseries for superior quality outcomes
- We provide a complete service from initial consultation to final planting and maintenance
- Our founder holds a horticultural science degree and has international industry experience
- We maintain design integrity through project supervision and seasonal maintenance services
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that harmonise with both architectural context and natural surroundings. We develop detailed plans incorporating hard landscaping elements, planting schemes, and functional areas. Each design reflects the client's lifestyle requirements while maintaining ecological balance and long-term sustainability.
Landscape Construction
We oversee comprehensive landscape construction projects from initial groundwork to final detailing. Our process ensures precise implementation of design plans using quality materials and skilled contractors. Services include terrain modification, structural installations, and integration of water features or architectural elements.
Planting Plans
Our planting plans combine aesthetic appeal with ecological appropriateness. We select plant species based on site conditions, maintenance requirements, and seasonal interest. Each plan provides detailed specifications for plant placement, spacing, and companion planting to create dynamic, evolving landscapes.
Project Supervision
We provide continuous project supervision to maintain design integrity throughout construction. Our oversight ensures adherence to plans, quality control of materials, and resolution of implementation challenges. This service guarantees the final outcome matches the original vision while meeting practical requirements.
Seasonal Maintenance
Our seasonal maintenance service preserves garden health and appearance through expert pruning, plant care, and seasonal adjustments. We provide tailored maintenance schedules and hands-on interventions to sustain the designed landscape's intended character and functionality throughout the year.
People
Peter Bird
Founder & Lead Designer
Peter Bird established the practice in 1992 after graduating with a Horticultural Science degree from Massey University, New Zealand. With professional experience in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, he brings three decades of expertise in creating award-winning gardens for private and corporate clients.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design projects?
We primarily serve Buckinghamshire with extensive work in Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, North London, and Berkshire. Our experience with regional soil types and microclimates ensures optimal design solutions for these areas.
What services do you offer beyond initial garden design?
We provide comprehensive services including site surveying, construction drawings, project supervision, planting implementation, and seasonal maintenance to ensure your garden develops according to the original vision.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with an initial consultation to understand your requirements, followed by site surveying, sketch plans, detailed layout plans, planting schemes, and optional construction supervision to complete your garden transformation.
Do you have experience with award-winning garden designs?
Yes, our founder designed RHS Silver Medal-winning show gardens at Hampton Court Flower Show in 1992-1993 and has gardens featured in the National Gardens Scheme, demonstrating our design excellence.
Can you work with existing landscaping features?
We specialise in integrating existing elements like mature trees, historic walls, or water features into new designs. Our approach preserves valuable features while modernising or enhancing the overall garden functionality.
What makes your garden designs unique?
Our designs uniquely combine client personality with environmental context. We create gardens that feel naturally evolved rather than imposed, using materials and plant selections that harmonise with both architecture and surrounding landscapes.
Reviews (1)
Peter Bird
Nov 28, 2014
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Dear Peter
Roger and I want to let you know how pleased we are with our new garden. You have done an excellent job of guiding novice garden creators through the design process, and successfully planned and executed the planting. Thank you too for introducing us to Paul Spittles and his team who have done a thorough, high quality piece of work adapting the original plan to our changed requirements. We would like to thank you for a job well done and we look forward to enjoying the fruits (and flowers) of your work for a long time to come. With warm regards,
Roger and Anne
Roger and I want to let you know how pleased we are with our new garden. You have done an excellent job of guiding novice garden creators through the design process, and successfully planned and executed the planting. Thank you too for introducing us to Paul Spittles and his team who have done a thorough, high quality piece of work adapting the original plan to our changed requirements. We would like to thank you for a job well done and we look forward to enjoying the fruits (and flowers) of your work for a long time to come. With warm regards,
Roger and Anne
