We’re based in Devon and work across the South West, with a particular focus on delivering projects where we can be closely involved on site.
Alongside this, Greenbook Landscape Design regularly works with clients across the UK on garden design projects - developing detailed designs that can be implemented by trusted contractors.
South West Garden Projects
Our hands-on project work is focused across Devon and the wider South West, where we can stay closely involved throughout the build process.
Some clients want a fully managed project with close on-site involvement. Others are looking for a well-developed design that can be taken forward independently.
No! While we’re based in Devon and focus our project work across the South West, we work with clients across the UK on garden design and consultancy projects.
For hands-on garden projects, we typically work across Devon and the South West so we can remain closely involved on site. For design work, we can work much more widely across the UK.
Yes - for projects outside the South West, we provide detailed designs that can be delivered by your chosen contractor, and we can offer input where needed.
Discuss Your Project
If you’re planning a garden project or looking for design input, we’d be happy to hear about it.
We typically take on a limited number of projects each year to ensure we can stay closely involved throughout the process.
I’m so proud of how this garden has turned out. The amazing work carried out on the house and gardens by @malinsprivateclients has transformed the whole property completely.
Our design was all about the planting and you can really see that now it has matured 🪴
Both the house, garden and wider landscape all complement each other. Without one, the others would not look so at home!
I think it’s the late summer grasses that really make it at this time of year. What do you think?
I’m so proud of how this garden has turned out. The amazing work carried out on the house and gardens by @malinsprivateclients has transformed the whole property completely.
Our design was all about the planting and you can really see that now it has matured 🪴
Both the house, garden and wider landscape all complement each other. Without one, the others would not look so at home!
I think it’s the late summer grasses that really make it at this time of year. What do you think?
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I’m an ambassador for @rethinkmentalillness and I wanted to share a tiny snippet of my own experience to help draw attention to mental illness specifically, rather than the wider mental health conversation.
It is something that’s so hard for people to understand unless they have lived experience themselves or through family and friends.
It is a different situation to general mental health, as severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, can have very challenging consequences for people in their everyday lives.
Remember to just be a kind and patient person to everyone you meet, as you never know what’s going on behind the scenes. ❤️
P.s I know this post is a day late but its important to talk about regardless 🙌
I’m an ambassador for @rethinkmentalillness and I wanted to share a tiny snippet of my own experience to help draw attention to mental illness specifically, rather than the wider mental health conversation.
It is something that’s so hard for people to understand unless they have lived experience themselves or through family and friends.
It is a different situation to general mental health, as severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, can have very challenging consequences for people in their everyday lives.
Remember to just be a kind and patient person to everyone you meet, as you never know what’s going on behind the scenes. ❤️
P.s I know this post is a day late but its important to talk about regardless 🙌
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What does a garden designer do in their own garden?! The answer is … it’s a nightmare to decide and it will almost certainly change as I get into the build 😂.
I’m sharing the whole process through design, build and planting and I want you to come along with me 🙌.
If you like longer form content then please check out my YouTube (link in bio) and say hello in the comments!
What does a garden designer do in their own garden?! The answer is … it’s a nightmare to decide and it will almost certainly change as I get into the build 😂.
I’m sharing the whole process through design, build and planting and I want you to come along with me 🙌.
If you like longer form content then please check out my YouTube (link in bio) and say hello in the comments!
That means we’ve got our first garden and I want to share the journey of transforming it with you.
I’ll be sharing the whole process of design, build and planting and sharing all the mistakes too!
We want to use as many reclaimed & second hand materials as possible in the design and the hardest part is our small budget!
First video of the series is now on my YouTube account. Please go and show it some love and let me know what you think of the garden! It would be much appreciated. ❤️
If there’s specific content you want to see around making a garden, then let me know in the comments 🤟.
That means we’ve got our first garden and I want to share the journey of transforming it with you.
I’ll be sharing the whole process of design, build and planting and sharing all the mistakes too!
We want to use as many reclaimed & second hand materials as possible in the design and the hardest part is our small budget!
First video of the series is now on my YouTube account. Please go and show it some love and let me know what you think of the garden! It would be much appreciated. ❤️
If there’s specific content you want to see around making a garden, then let me know in the comments 🤟.
People always make the same mistake with garden lighting…
So many gardens have too many lights that are often too bright as well. Subtlety is key!
This garden that we designed in Bristol uses @inlite_global lights from @landscapeplus_uk - which have a lot of options to get a lovely soft lighting scheme like this. I always try and design lighting so you’re not staring at a direct light source.
You can do this by facing things away from the house, using anti glare filters, or disguising the light source in planting. That way you get a soft glow instead!
Installed by @benjaminrichardpope 🙌
Sway lights floating through the planting
Lovely view back across the garden with Sway lights, LED strip on the bench and a wash across the gravel from Ace Low lights.
Simple Wedge wall lights to mark the steps
Sway lights and the Ace low giving a nice wash across the ground
People always make the same mistake with garden lighting…
So many gardens have too many lights that are often too bright as well. Subtlety is key!
This garden that we designed in Bristol uses @inlite_global lights from @landscapeplus_uk - which have a lot of options to get a lovely soft lighting scheme like this. I always try and design lighting so you’re not staring at a direct light source.
You can do this by facing things away from the house, using anti glare filters, or disguising the light source in planting. That way you get a soft glow instead!
Installed by @benjaminrichardpope 🙌
Sway lights floating through the planting
Lovely view back across the garden with Sway lights, LED strip on the bench and a wash across the gravel from Ace Low lights.
Simple Wedge wall lights to mark the steps
Sway lights and the Ace low giving a nice wash across the ground
What a garden!
Ace low light nestled amongst the planting
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Small garden, BIG impact
The garden is split into three distinct ‘rooms’ split across two levels. Coffee spot at the top, dining in the middle, and lounging at the bottom!
Designed and planted by my company Greenbook Landscape Design and built by @benjaminrichardpope 💪
Some awesome details in this garden that have been built beautifully.
Will share some more pics including the lighting on another post soon 🤟
The best photos by my good friend @aspectlandscapemedia 📸. Go and hit him up if you need anything shooting!
A simple Corten water table breaks up the garden and nestled amongst some very textural planting!
Say what you like about Phormiums (@garden_ninja_lee I’m looking at you 👀), but Platts Black is one of my favourites and adds such good contrast here.
Sneaky @inlite_global lights tucked into the scheme too. 🙌 @landscapeplus_uk
One of my favourite details is how the decking step seamlessly becomes the bench seat for the dining table.
A lot of work went into putting a planter in this raised decking but it is totally worth it to bring planting close to the house!
Well done @benjaminrichardpope as I know it’s not as easy as it looks 😂
Who doesn’t love a top down view? Shows the proportions perfectly 👌.
A mini oasis amongst many empty looking terraced gardens!
The planting was only done in June this year, so give it time and it will all come on even more. Amazed it’s done this well with this summer!
Also I know some people wait a couple years before photographing gardens, but who’s got the patience?! It looks great so it’s getting put out there 😂
