Dream Gardens

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Award-Winning Garden Design & Landscaping Services in Reading

Dream Gardens is an award-winning, full-service design and construction company with a reputation for excellence in garden and landscape creation. Our team comprises highly qualified professionals holding doctorates, combining extensive academic knowledge with technical expertise in design, construction, planting, and nursery production. We have collaborated on BBC TV programmes and delivered landscapes for prestigious international hotel groups, schools, nurseries, business parks, and private properties. Our approach prioritises bespoke solutions tailored to clients' unique spaces, integrating 3D visualisations to ensure clarity of design intent. We employ skilled craftsmen directly, maintaining rigorous quality control throughout the construction process while offering exclusive access to wholesale plant nurseries.

Our commitment to transparency is evident in our payment structure, with fixed labour costs and no profit margins on materials, alongside a six-month guarantee on all construction work. We specialise in creating gardens that reflect clients' personalities while harmonising with architectural and environmental contexts, spanning contemporary, traditional, and niche styles. Our services extend across Berkshire and surrounding counties, including London, with dedicated project teams ensuring timely delivery despite weather-related challenges. This combination of academic rigour, technical proficiency, and client-centric service positions us as leaders in the landscaping industry.

Services

Garden Design Landscape Construction Planting Services 3D Visualisations Material Selection

Highlights and features

We are award-winning garden design specialists with doctorate-qualified team members
Our team has collaborated on BBC TV programmes and international hotel projects
We provide 3D visualisations for complete design clarity before implementation
We employ skilled craftsmen directly for consistent quality control
We offer exclusive access to wholesale plant nurseries for cost-effective solutions

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Services

Garden Design

We create custom garden designs tailored to individual properties and client preferences. Our process involves collaborative consultations, 3D visualisations, and careful consideration of architectural context. Clients receive detailed plans with material samples and planting schemes that ensure year-round visual interest through strategic colour and seasonal plant selection.

Landscape Construction

Our direct-employed craftsmen execute construction projects with site manager supervision throughout. We handle all structural elements including paving, water features, and outdoor structures. The process includes utility mapping verification and uses LED lighting as standard, with fixed-price labour contracts and six-month work guarantees.

Planting Services

We provide expert planting solutions using exclusive nursery access for cost-effective procurement. Our approach considers scale, seasonality, and colour dynamics to create evolving landscapes. Clients receive maintenance advice while retaining responsibility for ongoing plant care post-installation.

3D Visualisations

We create photo-realistic 3D drawings to demonstrate design concepts before implementation. These visualisations help clients understand spatial relationships and material choices. The service is included in all design packages to ensure complete project clarity.

Material Selection

We source premium materials from specialist suppliers and provide sample consultations during design. Our selection process balances aesthetics with practical considerations, offering trade pricing for client procurement. We advise on material suitability while clients maintain purchasing control.

Questions

What areas do you cover for garden design services?

We operate across Berkshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, and London.

How do your payment terms work?

Labour costs are fixed-price with stage payments during the project. Clients pay material suppliers directly at quoted rates.

Do you offer guarantees on your work?

All construction work carries a six-month guarantee, extendable by mutual agreement.

Can you help with plant selection?

We provide exclusive access to wholesale nurseries and advise on seasonal planting for year-round interest.

Do you use 3D visualisations in your designs?

Yes, we create photo-realistic 3D drawings to help clients visualise the final garden design before implementation.

What garden styles do you specialise in?

We work across contemporary, traditional, formal, cottage, Art & Crafts, Oriental, Mediterranean, and modern styles.

Reviews (6)

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Teresa Nunes

May 11, 2022 Report

We are so pleased with the work done on our garden by the Dream Gardens team. It was a very complete garden renovation and landscaping and Manu and Hussein' team delivered so well. A big thank you for taking the time to discuss the project with us whilst it was ongoing; and also a big thank you to your team, who worked so hard to deliver it on time. We truly recommend your services.

Eduardo Orpinelli

Mar 17, 2022 Report

We are pleased with the work done by Dream Gardens, from the beginning till the end. Everything happened in a synchronized chain of events which involved multiple providers and timelines challenges. Ordinary problems that appeared along the project were managed well and in a transparent way and our requests were promptly handled. Awesome hard-working staff and brilliant management that delivered high quality work. Definitely recommend.

Graham

Sep 15, 2021 Report

Delighted with the transformation of my garden by Dream Gardens. As you can see from the before and after photos, a real quality job with a lot of attention to detail.

Alan R.

Mar 06, 2020 Report

Have used Dream Gardens on a number of different projects, they are always will to take on any size job and their pricing is extremely transparent

Hossein K.

Nov 08, 2019 Report

Professional team working, budget controlled, advising customer at different stage. We had work done in our Garden, following mixture of my plan and their suggestions. Work was carried out with attention to details and keeping to budget agreed. Due to weather conditions, the work took a bit longer than anticipated, but the outcome was well worthwhile. The team was hardworking and friendly and focused on the job in hand. I would definitely use their services again.

Rav D.

Sep 08, 2019 Report

Dream gardens has done an amazing job with my garden design. Hossain and Manu's knowledge and design skills helped me convert my garden the way I visioned. Lucky to find them when I was struggling to get the right landscaping designers in and around Reading area. Although there are other companies offering similar services, Dream Gardens stands out with their quotations and professional designs. The service and work is very professional and customer service is also great, I would recommend to anyone who wants to convert their garden space into useful and beautiful place to enjoy.