Why Construction Experience is Invaluable in Garden Design

Duncan Hillman

February 26, 2024

Garden design is a complex process that requires a combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and practical experience. While creativity is essential in designing a beautiful garden, it is equally important to have a solid understanding of the construction process. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of construction experience in garden design.

Firstly, a solid grounding in construction allows a garden designer to create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. A designer with proper construction experience can take into account the limitations of the site and the materials available, and create a design that is both beautiful and functional. They can also anticipate potential issues that may arise during the construction process and design accordingly.

Secondly, experienced garden designers will be able to communicate effectively with contractors and other professionals involved in the construction process. A designer who understands the construction process can communicate their vision more clearly and effectively, which can help to ensure that the final product meets expectations.

Finally, construction experience allows garden designers to create designs that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. A designer with construction experience can choose materials and techniques that are eco-friendly and minimize waste. They can also design gardens that are low-maintenance and require minimal resources to maintain.

In conclusion, construction experience is a crucial component of garden design. It allows designers to create beautiful, functional, and sustainable gardens that meet the needs of their clients. If you are looking to hire a garden designer, take a good look around our website - you can be confident that we have the construction experience to ensure that your garden is designed to the highest standards.

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Ashley, Hackney Central E9
All of you were so great, professional and kind. I wanted to thank you for listening to my needs and incorporating them into the garden design so well. Your advice and recommendations were perfect. I can’t stop singing your praises for the work you did in my garden. I am very happy and pleased with the craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have been out there a ton and are loving it!

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Juliet, Dalston E8
I count myself as extremely fortunate to have used the services of Duncan and his wonderful team. Duncan listened to my 'dream' of what I had in mind and somehow he was able to untangle my thoughts and create the reality! Duncan, Jack and Dan were fantastic. Punctual, tidy, always considerate, thoughtful and totally professional. The workmanship is exemplary. Living in a small terraced house the work was difficult for them and for me but they were brilliant at being positive and encouraging. These days it's not easy to find a business that does exactly as they've set out to do from start to finish. With such a stunning end result I couldn't be happier.

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Laura, Stoke Newington N16
We had the pleasure of working with Hillman Gardens on both our back and front gardens as part of our Victorian renovation in Stoke Newington, Hackney. Duncan helped us to create an English garden design that was both beautiful and hassle-free, whilst accommodating the needs of grownups and little ones. Duncan was easily able to realise our design ambitions within our budget, whilst adding his own creative flair and planting expertise. His team were a pleasure to have on site and worked quickly and enthusiastically. After the back garden project we invited the team back to create a new front garden, and have since recommended them to several friends and neighbours

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Claudia, Crouch End N8
I can’t recommend Duncan and his team highly enough. Creative, professional, and fun to work with. Great design and construction too!

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Gareth, Forest Gate E7
Duncan did an incredible job transforming both the front and back of my terraced house. In the back garden, from a minimal brief (I’m not a designer) he totally understood what I was looking to achieve and managed to create a design that far exceeded my expectations. The results were stunning and incredibly creative, with every detail carefully considered for both space and design. This was crucial in such a small space.

At the front of the house he managed to continue the design scheme from the back, whilst also incorporating more traditional elements, including Victorian tiling. Duncan’s consultative approach to the plants we used was also superb. Again, plants aren’t something that I know anything about, so he very knowledgably talked me through the options, considering both the look but also my need for low upkeep!

The work Duncan has done has totally transformed the feel of the whole house. I look forward to the many years of enjoying the new space!

Duncan was super easy to communicate with, has a very high level of craftsmanship and went above and beyond to get it exactly how I wanted it – even helping advise on the finishing touches – furniture etc. A pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough

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Anthony, Walthamstow E17
The garden is going great three years in and we are loving it - my favourite is the banana tree - it’s become my pet!

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Jenny, London Fields E8
Duncan and team did a fantastic job transforming both our front and back garden. The job was professional from start to finish. Courteous, well organised and efficient, the team carried out high standard work, were very responsive to the brief and gave great advice throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Duncan & Jane, Clapton E5
We were delighted with the work done by Duncan and his team in landscaping our back garden. The project was to landscape around a home office that we had recently had installed incorporating various elements into the design such as a path and a pond. Duncan was very responsive in quickly coming up with a sensible design, which was then implemented to the highest standards and with great attention to detail. I cannot exaggerate how pleased we were with the final result: it blended in the home office, incorporated all the elements we required, and at the same time enhanced the sense of space within the garden.

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Ashley, Hackney Central E9
All of you were so great, professional and kind. I wanted to thank you for listening to my needs and incorporating them into the garden design so well. Your advice and recommendations were perfect. I can’t stop singing your praises for the work you did in my garden. I am very happy and pleased with the craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have been out there a ton and are loving it!

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Juliet, Dalston E8
I count myself as extremely fortunate to have used the services of Duncan and his wonderful team. Duncan listened to my 'dream' of what I had in mind and somehow he was able to untangle my thoughts and create the reality! Duncan, Jack and Dan were fantastic. Punctual, tidy, always considerate, thoughtful and totally professional. The workmanship is exemplary. Living in a small terraced house the work was difficult for them and for me but they were brilliant at being positive and encouraging. These days it's not easy to find a business that does exactly as they've set out to do from start to finish. With such a stunning end result I couldn't be happier.

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Laura, Stoke Newington N16
We had the pleasure of working with Hillman Gardens on both our back and front gardens as part of our Victorian renovation in Stoke Newington, Hackney. Duncan helped us to create an English garden design that was both beautiful and hassle-free, whilst accommodating the needs of grownups and little ones. Duncan was easily able to realise our design ambitions within our budget, whilst adding his own creative flair and planting expertise. His team were a pleasure to have on site and worked quickly and enthusiastically. After the back garden project we invited the team back to create a new front garden, and have since recommended them to several friends and neighbours

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Claudia, Crouch End N8
I can’t recommend Duncan and his team highly enough. Creative, professional, and fun to work with. Great design and construction too!

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Gareth, Forest Gate E7
Duncan did an incredible job transforming both the front and back of my terraced house. In the back garden, from a minimal brief (I’m not a designer) he totally understood what I was looking to achieve and managed to create a design that far exceeded my expectations. The results were stunning and incredibly creative, with every detail carefully considered for both space and design. This was crucial in such a small space.

At the front of the house he managed to continue the design scheme from the back, whilst also incorporating more traditional elements, including Victorian tiling. Duncan’s consultative approach to the plants we used was also superb. Again, plants aren’t something that I know anything about, so he very knowledgably talked me through the options, considering both the look but also my need for low upkeep!

The work Duncan has done has totally transformed the feel of the whole house. I look forward to the many years of enjoying the new space!

Duncan was super easy to communicate with, has a very high level of craftsmanship and went above and beyond to get it exactly how I wanted it – even helping advise on the finishing touches – furniture etc. A pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough

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Anthony, Walthamstow E17
The garden is going great three years in and we are loving it - my favourite is the banana tree - it’s become my pet!

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Jenny, London Fields E8
Duncan and team did a fantastic job transforming both our front and back garden. The job was professional from start to finish. Courteous, well organised and efficient, the team carried out high standard work, were very responsive to the brief and gave great advice throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Like Jenny's garden?

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Duncan & Jane, Clapton E5
We were delighted with the work done by Duncan and his team in landscaping our back garden. The project was to landscape around a home office that we had recently had installed incorporating various elements into the design such as a path and a pond. Duncan was very responsive in quickly coming up with a sensible design, which was then implemented to the highest standards and with great attention to detail. I cannot exaggerate how pleased we were with the final result: it blended in the home office, incorporated all the elements we required, and at the same time enhanced the sense of space within the garden.

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