Garden Design in Godalming

What is Godalming known for?

Godalming is another popular town for commuters into London as well as those wanting to move out of the capital but remain within easy access of it. This picturesque town is home to more than 100 listed buildings, and properties here range from Tudor structures constructed with timber frames and those built with classic 17th-century brickwork or Bargate stone through to rows of Victorian terraces and much newer developments.

‘There is plenty of scope for lush and abundant planting…’

How do we tailor our approach?

As the town’s character and building formation shifts across the town, so too do the size and characteristics of gardens and outdoor spaces, which vary considerably. For larger, countryside-style gardens, there is plenty of scope for lush and abundant planting, taking account of what will thrive in the available soil, which is often chalky or gravelly, and preferred style, from more formal to naturalistic.

With bigger gardens, there is always the opportunity to create a zoned design that considers multiple uses and needs, for example a range of different seating or dining options.

It might be that you want to incorporate a water feature. Or, for gardens that back on to the River Wey, that you would like to find a way to incorporate the tranquillity and peace that comes from living near water into the design of the approaching space.

In new build gardens, the default is often something compact that has been designed largely with function in mind, such as a plain paved area or simple rectangle of grass.

Here the challenge - which our expert designers thrive on - is not just maximising space but creating something practical yet striking from a blank canvas, bringing interest and visual appeal to even the smallest of areas through clever touches and innovative planting ideas, creating a space that is visually beautiful as well as fully functional.