UK Garden Design: Thriving in Deluge
Cope with climate change and increased rainfall with professional garden design.
Grounding in your garden
Ground yourself in a peaceful garden design by Melanie Hick, award-winning garden designer.
Planting design for beauty and climate
The MHGD planting design service delivers plans, suppliers and purchasing for beautiful and climate-forward gardens.
How I Create The Garden Retreat You Deserve
Take the first step towards your dream garden retreat. Book a consultation with Melanie today and let's start planning the garden you have always wanted.
Award-winning show garden design - RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2024
Melanie Hick Garden Design’s show garden at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2024 in the Get Started Category shows visitors how to easily put climate at the front of garden design conversations.
Beautiful London Garden Design Ideas | 6 Inspiring Concepts for Your London Garden
London is the home to some of the world’s best garden designs, and homeowners who love them. The best city in the world is teaming with great gardens, the leading garden and flower shows and spaces bursting with opportunity for more added green.
Beautiful, Sustainable, Resilient. Drought-Tolerant Garden Design
How to get started with a drought-tolerant garden design that will look great and withstand a changing climate.
From Garden Concept to Reality: The Garden Design Services That Bring Your Vision to Life
Learn what goes into your garden design process. Garden design services are the list of functions that we garden designers use to get your dream to become reality.
Dry garden design in the UK
Dry garden design in the UK means low water, not no water. Learn how to water less by choosing the right plants for your conditions and get ready for the changing climate we’re all facing.
Client feedback
We were delighted with our garden. Mel listened to the vague hand-waving about what we wanted and produced a design that was surprising, functional, stylish, and we couldn’t think how it could have been improved.
Front garden design ideas
Front garden design ideas can transform your home and make you feel welcome when you return home each day.
Whether you have a slim landing strip or a deep garden with a drive and parking, the front garden can work hard to welcome you home each day.
Front garden design ideas from colourful seasonal planting, improving soakaways and secure storage can make you feel good about your home, improve the view from front rooms and improve saleability if you’re looking to sell.
The 10 Step Garden Design Process
Step by step, here is an outline to how the garden design process works.
Dry gardens are beautiful
With a changing climate, water restrictions and hotter summers here in the UK, dry gardens can be beautiful, welcoming and more relevant than ever. I’m going to show you how I design them.
How much should I invest in my garden design?
Your guide to what to budget for your project, the project levels we take on, and how we guide you to get value on your investment.
Why Use a Garden Designer
Here are the reasons a garden designer will save you money, help you to buy once and buy well, and increase your property value. Also one good reason not to use a garden designer.