Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Cambridgeshire
Spike Jackson Garden Design has been crafting timeless gardens for period and contemporary homes across Cambridgeshire and beyond for over three decades. Our approach combines technical expertise in landscape construction with artistic flair, ensuring each project harmonises with the property's architecture and the client's lifestyle. We prioritise natural materials and structural planting, underpinned by a commitment to customer service evidenced by numerous testimonials.Our portfolio spans formal parterres for listed manor houses to ecological habitat regeneration, reflecting our adaptability to diverse client needs. Accredited by the Society of Garden Designers since 2005, we maintain rigorous quality standards through close collaboration with trusted contractors. The initial consultation is offered free within a 20-mile radius of Cambridge, embodying our accessible, client-focused ethos.
Services
Garden Design
Project Supervision
Ecological Consultancy
Heritage Landscapes
Water Feature Installation
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined experience in landscape construction and design
- Our designs integrate ecological and planning expertise for heritage properties
- Project supervision ensures adherence to quality standards and budgets
- We specify sympathetic natural materials for lasting durability
- Registered members of the Society of Garden Designers since 2005
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Thrilled with the transformation
Roaring success
Excellent design
Built to last
Personalised service
Services
Garden Design
We create bespoke garden designs tailored to architectural context and client lifestyle. Our approach blends artistic vision with technical expertise, using natural materials that complement existing structures. Each project incorporates sustainable planting schemes and functional outdoor spaces, with costs ranging from 10,000 for small courtyards to 40,000+ for extensive gardens.
Project Supervision
Our supervision ensures design integrity throughout implementation. We manage contractor selection, quality control, and budget adherence while maintaining design specifications. This service includes detailed working drawings and maintenance schedules, guaranteeing the final result matches the approved plans and lasts for decades.
Ecological Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on wildlife habitats, tree preservation, and planning permissions. Our services cover Listed Building Consent requirements, Conservation Zone considerations, and sustainable drainage solutions. This consultancy helps clients navigate regulatory frameworks while enhancing ecological value within their landscapes.
Heritage Landscapes
Specialising in Grade I listed properties, we recreate period-appropriate landscapes using authentic materials. Recent projects include Renaissance-inspired designs for 14th-century manor houses and Persian courtyard adaptations for thatched cottages. Our work maintains historical integrity while incorporating modern functionality.
Water Feature Installation
From Moorish-inspired rills to contemporary infinity pools, we design and construct water features that enhance spatial dynamics. Our installations incorporate sustainable drainage systems and low-maintenance materials, creating focal points that complement both traditional and modern properties.
People
Spike Jackson
Garden Designer
With 30 years in landscaping, Spike combines construction expertise with artistic vision. Accredited by the Society of Garden Designers since 2005, he specialises in heritage projects and ecological planning. His work balances historical sensitivity with modern functionality.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design, including concept development, planting plans, and construction documentation. Our expertise covers contemporary and heritage properties.
Do you supervise construction projects?
Yes, we offer project supervision to ensure quality control, budget adherence, and implementation of design specifications using our industry contacts.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Cambridgeshire and London, with projects extending to Saffron Walden, Impington, and surrounding rural areas.
How are project costs calculated?
Costs depend on project scale: small courtyards from £10k, suburban gardens £25-40k, larger schemes from £40k. We provide detailed cost breakdowns.
Are you qualified to handle listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience obtaining Listed Building Consent and creating historically appropriate landscape solutions for Grade I and II* properties.
