Previous clients & references
"Will's imaginative design exceeded all our expectations and he handled every aspect of the project with care and friendly professionalism."
Mr & Mrs Wood. St Cross.
"We have the highest confidence in his ability as a designer and a project manager. We highly recommend him to you."
Mr & Mrs Coulter. Pond Cottage, Swanmore.
"It's GREAT !!!"
Gemima (aged 12) - owner of new tree house.
"Will Ridpath is an excellent designer and creator of gardens. He has crafted for my family both a cottage and town garden with flair and ingenuity. He is reliable, charming and consultative."
Mr & Mrs Carson, Hants.
"A reliable and trustworthy service."
Lawrence Talks - Environment Agency
Private properties in London
and in the South of England
Winchester Cathedral
Cotswold Farm & Gardens
Lord Montagu & Beaulieu Estates
Hampshire County Council
Winchester City Council
Environment Agency
Projects International Charity
Weeke Primary School
Shakespeare Infant School
St Peter's Primary School
Philosophy
No space can be independent of its surroundings.
Whether it is a small, town garden or a country estate - the soil, the climate, the aspect, all make up the unique nature of a particular space.
Designing and managing a garden is firstly about understanding the ecology of a space and then working with nature, not against it.
The needs of the owner or those who use the area can then be worked into this setting. After all, gardens are for people.
It may be a place for pleasure, for fun, for relaxation, entertaining, for attracting wildlife or a combination of all of these.
By using materials from sustainable sources and creating spaces that do not put stress on the natural environment, there can be endless ways to be creative, colourful and inspirational.
Understanding Nature
I believe a good understanding of nature is essential to creating good design.
Answering the right questions will inform the design process:
Which plants flourish in the soil type
Which are their natural habitats and groupings?
What patterns can be seen in the surrounding landscape and learnt from?
