Garden & Landscape Designer Glastonbury – Wildlife-Friendly Gardens in the Heart of Somerset
Welcome to Wild Butterfly Gardening. We are based right here in Glastonbury, and we create beautiful, wildlife-friendly gardens across Somerset. From our studio near Glastonbury Tor, we work with the unique landscape of the Levels and surrounding hills. Whether you have a cottage garden in town, a family home in Street, or a rural property out on the Levels, we bring expert garden design to your doorstep.
Your Local Glastonbury Garden Designers
We know this landscape intimately. We understand the clay-heavy soils of the Levels, the free-draining slopes below the Tor, and the microclimates that make each garden different. This local knowledge shapes every design we create.
Glastonbury attracts people who value creativity, connection with nature, and doing things thoughtfully. Our approach to garden design fits right in. We create outdoor spaces that support wildlife, tread lightly on the environment, and bring year-round beauty to your home.
What We Offer
From our Glastonbury base, we provide everything you need for a garden transformation:
Bespoke Garden Design - Full design service from first meeting through to detailed planting plans and 3D visuals. We take time to understand how you live and what you want from your outdoor space.
Landscaping - Expert construction using locally-sourced materials, sustainable timber, and permeable surfaces that work with Somerset's rainfall.
Planting Design - Wildlife-friendly schemes suited to Somerset's soils and climate. We choose plants that will genuinely thrive in your garden, not just survive.
Garden Maintenance - Regular and seasonal care to keep your garden healthy and looking its best.
Sustainable Design for Somerset
Every garden we design prioritises ecological health. We create habitats for pollinators, use locally-sourced materials wherever possible, and design gardens that get better with age rather than demanding constant intervention.
The Somerset Levels are a precious wetland landscape, and our designs respect and enhance this special environment. If you are interested in sustainable garden design, you have come to the right place.
Why Choose a Local Garden Designer?
Being based in Glastonbury means we can offer things that designers travelling from Bristol or Bath simply cannot:
- Real soil knowledge - We know which plants love Levels clay and which prefer the slopes below the Tor
- Local suppliers - We have built relationships with Somerset nurseries and contractors who share our standards
- Quick response - Easy site visits, straightforward communication, and genuine ongoing support
- Community roots - We are part of the Glastonbury community and properly invested in its gardens
Areas We Cover
From Glastonbury, we work across central Somerset:
- Glastonbury town - High Street, Chilkwell Street, Bere Lane, Benedict Street and surrounding areas
- Street - Leigh Road, Vestry Road, and the newer developments
- The Somerset Levels - Meare, Westhay, Godney, Shapwick, Ashcott
- Towards Wells - Coxley, Polsham, North Wootton. See also our Wells garden design page
- Surrounding villages - Baltonsborough, Butleigh, Compton Dundon, Somerton
Explore Our Work
Take a look at what we do:
- Browse our project gallery for inspiration
- Read about our approach to country garden design
- See our pricing guide to understand investment levels
Let's Talk About Your Garden
We would love to hear about your project. Whether you have a clear vision or just know something needs to change, get in touch and let's have a conversation about what is possible.
Kitchen Gardens
A kitchen garden design brings beauty and practicality together, offering a space where fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit flourish right outside your door. Whether you have a sprawling countryside estate in Somerset, a traditional walled garden in Kent, or a modern edible landscape in Cornwall, a thoughtfully designed kitchen garden can enhance both your outdoor space and your lifestyle.
Meadow Gardens
A meadow garden design offers a breathtaking, naturalistic approach to landscaping, bringing movement, texture, and biodiversity to your outdoor space. Whether you want to replace a traditional lawn with a wildflower meadow or introduce a pollinator-friendly habitat into your garden, meadow planting can transform your landscape into a thriving, low-maintenance oasis.
Courtyard Gardens
A well-designed courtyard garden transforms even the most compact outdoor space into a stylish and tranquil retreat. Whether you have a small urban courtyard, a Victorian terrace courtyard, or a modern enclosed garden, the right courtyard garden design enhances privacy, maximizes space, and brings greenery into your home.
Country Gardens
A country garden design captures the essence of the countryside, blending natural planting, structured elements, and practical features to create a landscape that feels both inviting and effortlessly beautiful. Whether you're looking to design a sprawling traditional cottage garden, a wildlife-friendly retreat, or a more modern country garden, our expert team can create a space that enhances your rural home while reflecting the charm of the natural surroundings.
Harness the Potential of Your Outdoor Space with Our Gardening Services
Garden Design
From initial consultation and site survey to detailed 3D concepts and planting plans, our design process is thorough and collaborative, ensuring your vision becomes a reality.
Consultancy
We can help with troublesome areas, best locations for patios or pergolas as well as ideas for planting schemes with our consultancy service
Landscaping
Our team works with trusted contractors or your preferred choice to deliver exceptional results, including add-ons such as lighting, irrigation, and garden furniture.
Planting
Our expertise extends to designing and implementing planting schemes for full gardens, raised beds, window boxes, edible garden schemes, and troublesome areas, as well as lawn installation and maintenance.
Maintenance
Choose from regular, seasonal, or one-off MOTs to keep your garden in optimal condition throughout the year.
FAQs
Do you design gardens in Bath and Bristol?
Yes, Bath and Bristol are core areas we serve from our Somerset base near Glastonbury. Bath's Georgian properties and Bristol's diverse architecture each present unique opportunities for garden design. We understand the planning considerations in conservation areas, work with Bath's distinctive limestone, and create gardens that complement these cities' architectural heritage. From compact city courtyards to larger suburban gardens, we design spaces that suit urban South West living.
Why work with a local Somerset garden designer?
Somerset's geology creates dramatically different growing conditions within short distances. We know which plants will struggle in waterlogged clay on the Levels and which will thrive in thin soil over Mendip limestone. Local knowledge prevents expensive mistakes, ensures your planting scheme establishes well, and means we can recommend trusted local suppliers and contractors. From our Glastonbury base, we've built relationships with Somerset's best landscapers, nurseries, and craftspeople — connections that benefit every garden transformation we undertake.
How much does garden design cost in Somerset?
Our garden consultation service starts at £400 for a half-day session with our RHS-qualified designer. Border renovation projects begin at £1,100, while full garden design packages start from £3,000. For complete design and build projects in Somerset, budgets typically start around £17,500 for smaller gardens, with larger or more complex country garden projects requiring proportionally more investment. We're always happy to discuss your budget openly and suggest approaches that deliver the best value — and projects can be phased over time to help manage costs.
How long does a garden project take in Somerset?
Timescales vary depending on scope. A garden consultation can happen within a few weeks of enquiry. Design projects typically take 6-12 weeks from briefing to final plans, including 3D visualisations and detailed planting schemes. Build phases depend on scale and contractor availability — a courtyard garden might take 2-3 weeks to construct, while a larger country garden transformation could run to 8-12 weeks. We'll give you realistic timelines during the design process.
Can you design cottage gardens in Somerset?
Absolutely — cottage garden style suits many Somerset properties perfectly. Our approach balances the romantic abundance of traditional cottage planting with practical structure that keeps things manageable. We select plants that thrive in Somerset's conditions, create framework with evergreen hedging and paths, and design schemes that offer interest through all seasons. A cottage garden can look effortlessly natural while being thoughtfully designed for long-term success.