Garden Designer & Landscape Designer London – Expert Designs for Homes and Businesses
Looking for thoughtful, creative garden design in London? We create lovable outdoor spaces across the capital, from full garden transformations to beautiful planting schemes. Whether you have a generous Victorian plot or a compact courtyard, we will help you make the most of it.
At Wild Butterfly Gardening, we offer full-service garden design, including landscape design, construction management, planting and styling. With years of experience working in London gardens, we know how to create spaces that suit your lifestyle, your property, and the way you actually want to use your outdoor space.
Gardens for Victorian and Edwardian Homes
Many London properties have more garden potential than you might think. Victorian and Edwardian homes often have generous rear gardens that can become genuinely beautiful outdoor rooms. Even where plots have been divided between flats, clever design can create a real sense of space and privacy.
We design gardens that respect the character of your home while working for modern life. Whether you want lawns, flower borders, space for outdoor dining, or all three, we will create something that feels natural and timeless, with planting schemes that keep things interesting through the seasons.
Courtyard Gardens and Balconies
Smaller spaces can be full of charm with the right approach. Courtyard gardens become peaceful retreats with clever use of vertical planting, containers, and focal points like small trees or water features. For balconies, we design green spaces that make every inch count, using planters, trellises, and seating to create private escapes. Even in a small area, thoughtful design makes a big difference.
Commercial Garden Design
A well-designed outdoor space helps your business stand out. We work with restaurants, bars, and event venues to create outdoor areas that are practical and inviting. Whether you want a cosy dining terrace with soft planting and lighting, or a flexible space for events, we will design something that works for your customers and your operations.
Recent London Projects
Have a look at some of our work across the city:
- Family Garden, Stoke Newington - A relaxed space with lawn and beautiful planting
- Walthamstow Family Garden - A modern design with zones for play and entertaining
- Gravel Garden, Hackney - Low-maintenance with a contemporary feel
- Bow Courtyard - A compact space transformed into a green oasis
Why Work With Us?
We understand London gardens. From initial chat to finished planting, we offer a complete service. We use quality plants and materials, and we design spaces that get better as they mature. Have a look at our project gallery or read more about our approach.
Ready to Get Started?
We would love to hear about your garden. Whether you want a complete redesign, a new planting scheme, or help with a commercial space, get in touch and let's talk about what's possible.
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.
Urban Spaces
A well-planned city garden design can turn even the smallest urban space into a beautiful and functional green retreat. Whether you have a small terrace garden, a Victorian terrace front garden, a balcony garden, or a small courtyard garden, the right design can maximize space, enhance privacy, and bring nature into city living. At Wild Butterfly Gardening, we specialize in creating stylish and practical urban gardens that suit your lifestyle and surroundings.
Entertaining Spaces
A well-designed outdoor entertaining space transforms a garden into an extension of the home—whether it’s a chic urban terrace in West London or a sprawling countryside retreat in Somerset. By incorporating architectural features such as outdoor kitchens, water features, seating areas, and pergolas, you can create a functional, stylish, and inviting space for social gatherings, family relaxation, and alfresco dining.
Sustainable Gardens
A well-designed sustainable garden transforms an outdoor space into a thriving, eco-friendly sanctuary—whether it’s a contemporary urban retreat, a classic English garden, or a biodiverse wildlife haven. Our bespoke garden design services prioritise sustainability, using drought-resistant planting, permeable materials, and wildlife-friendly features to create beautiful yet low-maintenance gardens across London, Bath, Bristol, Sussex, Cornwall, Kent, and Surrey.
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
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.
Can you design a modern contemporary garden?
Absolutely — contemporary design is one of our strengths. Clean lines, architectural planting, quality materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. We use techniques like floating benches, cantilevered steps, Corten steel planters, and restrained plant palettes to create calm, sophisticated spaces. Contemporary doesn't mean sterile — our designs balance hard landscaping with soft, biodiverse planting that brings life and movement. Many of our London courtyard projects and entertaining spaces take a contemporary approach that suits modern architecture and lifestyle.
Do you cover Hackney and East London for garden design?
Yes — we're based in Hackney and East London is our home territory. We've completed full garden transformations across Hackney, Walthamstow, Stoke Newington, Bow, Bethnal Green, Stratford, and throughout the East London boroughs. Being local means we understand the specific challenges of East London gardens — the Victorian terrace proportions, the soil conditions, the access restrictions. Our RHS-qualified designer Sarah Ferguson brings deep knowledge of what works in compact urban spaces.