Garden & Landscape Designer Islington – Stylish Gardens for Georgian and Victorian Homes

We create beautiful, sustainable gardens across Islington, transforming outdoor spaces into urban retreats. From elegant Georgian townhouse gardens to Victorian terrace plots, our garden design brings creativity and horticultural expertise to one of London's most desirable neighbourhoods.
Garden Design for Islington Homes
Islington's stunning Georgian and Victorian architecture deserves gardens of equal quality. We create outdoor spaces that complement your property's character while meeting the demands of contemporary London living.
Whether you have a long, narrow Victorian terrace garden in Highbury, a more generous plot in Canonbury, or a compact courtyard near the Angel, we make the most of every inch while creating genuine connection with nature.
Our Approach
Our Islington garden designs prioritise biodiversity alongside beauty. We create essential habitats for pollinators within sophisticated settings, select plants that thrive in urban conditions, and design gardens that look beautiful year-round with minimal maintenance.
Services
- Garden Design - Bespoke designs from consultation to detailed plans
- Landscaping - Quality materials that age gracefully
- Planting - Schemes balancing year-round structure with seasonal highlights
- Maintenance - Keeping your garden at its best
Spaces We Create
We design all types of Islington gardens:
- Courtyard gardens that maximise compact spaces
- Entertaining spaces for alfresco dining and parties
- Sustainable gardens that support urban wildlife
- Front gardens that enhance your home's kerb appeal
Areas We Cover
We work throughout Islington including:
- Central Islington - Angel, Upper Street, Essex Road, Chapel Market
- Highbury and Canonbury - Highbury Fields, Canonbury Square, Alwyne Road
- Barnsbury - Thornhill Square, Cloudesley Road, Lonsdale Square
- North Islington - Holloway, Archway, Tufnell Park
- Nearby areas - Clerkenwell, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington
See also our North London page for more on our work in this area.
Get Started
Ready to transform your Islington garden? Browse our project gallery for inspiration, check our pricing, or get in touch to discuss your project.
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 offer garden design in North London?
Yes, we work extensively across North London including Highgate, Hampstead, Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Islington, Finsbury Park, and surrounding areas. North London gardens range from compact Victorian terraces to larger Edwardian plots, and we understand how to maximise these varied spaces. Our full garden design service creates biodiverse, stylish gardens that complement North London's diverse architectural character — from contemporary family spaces to formal period-appropriate designs.
How much does garden design cost in London?
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 London, budgets typically start around £20,000 for smaller courtyard gardens, with larger plots requiring proportionally more. London costs tend to run higher than elsewhere due to access challenges, skip permits, and contractor rates — we're always upfront about this during initial conversations. Approximately 88% of your investment goes toward labour, materials and plants, with around 12% allocated to design.
How long does a full garden transformation take in London?
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, access, and contractor availability — a small courtyard might take 2-3 weeks to construct, while a larger full garden transformation could run to 8-12 weeks. Spring and autumn are our busiest seasons, so if you're hoping for completion before summer entertaining, we recommend booking your consultation in January or February.
Can you design Victorian terrace gardens in London?
Victorian terrace gardens are our speciality — we've transformed dozens across East London, North London, and throughout the capital. These long, narrow plots need careful planning to avoid the 'corridor' effect. Our designs create distinct zones, use clever planting to add width, and balance hard landscaping with greenery. We also specialise in Victorian front garden restoration, bringing period charm back to tired entrances with appropriate materials and planting.
Is professional garden design worth it for a small London garden?
Often, yes — small gardens benefit most from professional design because there's no room for error. Every plant, every paving slab, every centimetre matters. Our full garden design service includes 3D visualisations so you can see exactly how your space will look before any work begins. Some of our most satisfying projects have been tiny courtyards and terraces in Hackney and across East London where clever design made a transformative difference. We specialise in creating outdoor entertaining spaces that maximise every square metre.
