Business Details
40 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden & Landscape Design Services in Peterborough
Established in 1986, our practice combines over five decades of collective experience in landscape architecture with a passion for creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Led by Chartered Landscape Architect Bunny Guinness and her daughter Unity, we offer tailored design solutions for private and commercial clients globally. Our expertise spans garden masterplanning, detailed construction drawings, and project implementation, supported by a deep understanding of horticulture and environmental contexts.Recognised through six Chelsea Flower Show gold medals and regular contributions to national media, we prioritise client collaboration and long-term relationships. Our YouTube channel and Gardening Club provide ongoing educational resources, reflecting our commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering community engagement in horticulture.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Consultation
Masterplanning
Construction Drawings
Planting Plans
Show Garden Design
Horticultural Advice
Garden Maintenance Schedules
Planning Submissions
Public Space Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined landscape architecture expertise
- Our team includes Chartered Landscape Architects with international recognition
- We provide end-to-end solutions from concept design to implementation
- Our designs have won six RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medals
- We maintain ongoing educational engagement through our YouTube channel and Gardening Club
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Landscape Architects
What people say
Looks amazing
Wonderful ideas
Ecstatic about the garden
Highly successful
Cohesive masterplan
Services
Garden Design
We create bespoke garden designs tailored to site conditions and client needs. Our process combines horticultural expertise with architectural precision to develop functional, beautiful spaces. Services include concept development, detailed planting plans, and construction documentation for private and commercial properties.
Day Consultation
Our one-day site consultations provide immediate design solutions and masterplanning guidance. Clients receive a custom sketch plan and implementation advice, ideal for both small problem areas and large-scale projects requiring initial direction.
Show Garden Design
We design award-winning show gardens for events like the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. These gardens combine artistic vision with technical excellence, having won six gold medals. Each design showcases innovative planting schemes and spatial concepts.
Public Space Design
Our public space designs focus on accessibility and environmental integration. Projects include hospital gardens, hotel landscapes, and estate developments that balance aesthetic appeal with practical usage requirements.
Horticultural Consultancy
We provide expert horticultural guidance through media platforms, publications, and direct client support. Services include plant selection, maintenance schedules, and educational resources via our YouTube channel and Gardening Club.
People
Bunny Guinness
Chartered Landscape Architect
With over 50 years' experience, Bunny is a renowned landscape architect, Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist, and former BBC Gardeners' Question Time panelist. She established her practice in 1986 after academic training at Reading and Birmingham City University.
Unity
Landscape Architect
Unity joined the practice in 2013 after qualifying at Birmingham City University. She collaborates with Bunny on design projects, bringing contemporary perspectives to the firm's traditional expertise in landscape architecture.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We work across the UK and internationally, with recent projects in Japan and Europe.
Do you handle both private and commercial projects?
Yes, we design gardens for private residences, hotels, hospitals, and public institutions.
How much does a garden design cost?
Our day consultation starts at £950 plus VAT, with full project costs varying by scope.
Can I get ongoing gardening advice?
Our Gardening Club offers monthly Q&A sessions and wholesale supplier discounts to members.
Are you available for media appearances?
Bunny regularly appears on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time and presents TV programmes.
