Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Swindon
Jill Blackwood Garden Design has been crafting bespoke outdoor spaces since 2006, combining artistic vision with ecological responsibility. Our founder, Jill Blackwood, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design and brings decades of experience in landscape architecture. Recognised with an RHS Silver Medal for the 2006 'A Bonnie Burn' show garden featured on BBC Gardeners World, we specialise in creating harmonious environments that balance aesthetic beauty with wildlife-friendly elements. Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand client preferences, followed by hand-drawn concept plans and detailed planting schemes tailored to individual maintenance capabilities.We serve Swindon, Wiltshire, and surrounding counties, offering full-service design, planting guidance, and construction coordination with trusted local contractors. Our commitment extends beyond installation, providing aftercare advice to ensure gardens thrive year-round while supporting biodiversity through native plant selections and habitat features.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Plans
Garden Build
Consultation
Wildlife Gardens
Maintenance Advice
Show Garden Design
Landscaping
Plant Selection
Site Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- RHS Silver Medal-winning designer with 20+ years' experience
- Personalised design process from concept to aftercare
- Specialist knowledge in wildlife-friendly garden creation
- Comprehensive service including planting plans and contractor coordination
- Proven track record transforming gardens across Wiltshire since 2006
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society
What people say
Brilliant ideas
Transformed our garden
Professional service
Year-round beauty
Excellent communication
Services
Garden Design
Our bespoke garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that reflect individual preferences while optimising functionality. We begin with detailed consultations to understand your lifestyle needs, followed by hand-drawn concept plans and scaled designs incorporating hardscaping elements and planting schemes. Each design considers maintenance requirements and seasonal interest, ensuring gardens remain beautiful throughout the year while supporting local wildlife through strategic plant selection.
Planting Plans
Expert planting plans transform gardens into vibrant, year-round spaces. We create detailed schemes specifying plant locations, growth expectations, and seasonal colour patterns. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with ecological benefits, selecting native species that attract pollinators while providing practical advice on establishment periods and maintenance levels. Clients receive illustrated guides to ensure successful implementation by our recommended landscapers.
Garden Build
Comprehensive garden build coordination ensures precise implementation of design visions. With 18+ years' experience managing projects across Wiltshire, we connect clients with trusted local contractors for hard landscaping and planting. Our oversight extends from initial groundwork to final detailing, maintaining design integrity throughout construction while providing ongoing advice to ensure the finished space meets both functional and aesthetic requirements.
Wildlife Gardens
Specialist wildlife garden designs create thriving ecosystems within private spaces. Inspired by our RHS award-winning 'A Bonnie Burn' show garden, we incorporate native plants, water features, and habitat elements that support biodiversity. Each design balances human enjoyment with ecological benefits, creating sanctuaries for pollinators and local wildlife while maintaining aesthetic appeal through carefully considered textural and colour combinations.
Consultation
Personalised garden consultations provide expert guidance for transforming outdoor spaces. During initial meetings, we discuss client aspirations, site constraints, and maintenance capabilities while presenting our portfolio of completed projects. Follow-up sessions review concept plans and material selections, ensuring complete understanding before committing to detailed designs or construction phases.
People
Jill Blackwood
Garden Designer
RHS award-winning garden designer with a Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design. Over 20 years' experience creating bespoke gardens across Wiltshire, combining artistic vision with ecological principles to produce functional, wildlife-friendly spaces that enhance clients' lives.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design services?
We serve Swindon, Wiltshire, and surrounding counties including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.
Can you help with both small and large garden projects?
Yes, we design gardens of all sizes from compact town spaces to extensive country estates.
Do you provide planting advice after garden construction?
Yes, we offer detailed planting plans and aftercare guidance to ensure your garden thrives.
Are your garden designs wildlife-friendly?
Yes, we specialise in creating wildlife sanctuaries using native plants and habitat features.
Can you work with my preferred contractors?
Yes, we can collaborate with your chosen builders or landscapers to implement the design.
How long does the garden design process take?
Typically 2-4 weeks from initial consultation to final plans, depending on project complexity.
