Our Philosophy

Some of the greatest pleasures in our lives are found in our gardens. Relaxing on a warm summer's day, cold drink in hand, in our own private oasis, away from life's hectic pace - this is when we see the real value of our 'outdoor room'. If our gardens are well tended and flourishing, the pleasure is so much the greater; if they are well designed and beautiful, we use them more easily and want to invite friends to share our space.

However for many of us our gardens are a cause of consternation, and the space they offer isn't used to its potential. Plants that disappear shortly after being planted, or descend into a thatch of brittle sticks can be disheartening. Areas overrun with weeds, unruly shrubs and patchy lawns are all too common, because most people simply don't have the time or knowledge to care for their gardens.

Successful gardens need key ingredients to perform:

• A good design which creates a useful and interesting space
• Plants which will grow successfully in the particular conditions of your garden
• Well planted plants and healthy soil
• Time

There's no getting away from it, even the most minimally designed garden will need time spent on it. Nature abhors a vacuum and usually fills it with weeds. Shrubs grow beyond their allocated space, lawns get tired and compacted and leaves litter the borders. These problems can be controlled to some degree through careful planning, but all gardens need maintenance to thrive.

I am a graduate of Capel Manor College in North London, where I studied Garden Design and Planting. I have been working as a professional gardener and designer for six years and I look after and design gardens for people with all sorts of budgets and requirements.

For further information, or to arrange a free consultation contact:

Kelly Anderson

Telephone: 07545 888 712

E-mail: kelly@grassrootslondon.co.uk