Garden Design in Farnham

What is Farnham known for?

The historic market town of Farnham is famous for its buildings and heritage, as well as its beautiful countryside and access to nature. Set on the edge of the Surrey Hills, Farnham is home to a fascinating variety of terrain, shaped by its history as well as the natural landscape. In addition to rolling hills, other natural features include wooded areas and farmland, while the River Wey and its streams wander through the town.

In recent years, Farnham has drawn dwellers from London who want more space for growing families and are attracted by the substantial amount of garden space on offer as well as a more relaxed pace of life.

‘The sandy or chalky soil found in some areas must be factored in…’

How do we tailor our approach?

While new build houses are dotted across Farnham, many properties in this beautiful, rural town are historic - Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and arts and craft properties - and require sympathetic designs and an aesthetic that blend in with existing brickwork and period features as well as adjacent settings such as woodland.

Garden design in this part of Surrey focuses on being innovative so outdoor spaces and gardens are maximised to enjoy work, rest and play. This might be based on a formal design, a traditional cottage garden, or a more relaxed style that blends in with the local landscape. In terms of design, projects here can easily blend the soft landscaping of scrubs and plants with harder elements such as paths and water features.

The hilly terrain in evidence throughout the town also means creative problem-solving is often needed, to accommodate slopes in gardens into functional, practical and visually stunning designs through methods such as retaining walls or soil extraction. The sandy or chalky soil found in some areas must also be factored in, to create designs with plants that thrive in these environments.

A bonus is the nearby Sculpture Park that features 100s of designs in an arboretum and water garden setting from which to draw inspiration for your new garden design in Farnham project - or indeed purchase to have as a centre piece.