Garden design

If your garden is in need of a facelift, you want beds adding or redesigning,  or you just want a new look, we can help with everything from plants and designs, to tracking down specific varieties.

At Katie's Garden we have our own trained and experienced garden designers, Anna Peachey and Lucy Howard.

Between us we can offer everything from a short on-site visit to generate some ideas - from £48 with short written report / suggested plant lists - to a full design, landscaping and planting service, carried out by our designers on a freelance basis.

Get started by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.

Services offered

• Free consultation at the nursery. Must be pre-booked. Approximately 30-60 minutes. Please fill in the form at the bottom of the page and we will get back to you to arrange an appointment. Paper forms are also available at the nursery
  
• Garden visit. Approximately 30-60 minute visit from one of our designers to your garden to discuss ideas, followed by short written report and/or suggested plants list. Cost £48
• Colour rendered scale drawn designs - charges apply
• Plant sourcing with free delivery possible - see Delivery Information page to find out more
• Planting service. Carried out by our designers on a freelance basis. Charges available on request
• Follow-up care - seasonal maintenance

Please note we are unable to offer: a regular maintenance service; hard landscaping; lawn laying or lawn care; ladder work; chainsaw work; chemical work

About our main designers

Anna Peachey and Lucy Howard are Suffolk-based garden designers who have worked at Katie's Garden for a number of years.

Anna holds the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture as well as the Beth Chatto Professional Diploma in Garden Design after completing the garden design study programme at  KLC School of Design, London.

She has worked on planting teams at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for three years, being joined by Lucy during the 2025 set-up.
 
With a lifelong enthusiasm for gardening, Lucy transitioned from a career in wealth management to enter the horticultural field in 2020. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Garden Design, the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, as well as a BA in English Language. As a horticulture student at Suffolk Rural, Lucy assisted with the design of their Suffolk Show garden, winning a Large Gold award.

Lucy Howard and Anna Peachey working on the Designer Bed in the nursery's garden area

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At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, working on the planting team for the gold-medal winning Addleshaw Goddard Freedom to Flourish Garden

Anna and Lucy work in partnership to create bespoke garden designs tailored to your specific requirements through consultations and on-site design visits.

Leveraging their expertise, they provide comprehensive guidance on plant selection and landscaping options, ensuring smooth project delivery and year-round garden vitality.

Their objective is to cultivate a garden that reflects your vision, space, and individual needs.
 
They provide a comprehensive range of services, from complete garden design to smaller projects such as border or planter rejuvenation.

In addition, they offer expert advice on various garden styles, including Mediterranean and cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, formal, romantic, cutting gardens as well as many others.

As both Anna and Lucy are parents, they recognise the importance of creating outdoor spaces that accommodate the needs of the entire family, including areas for play and outdoor entertaining.

They can carry out garden design services across the south east area of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Orford, Wickham Market, Hadleigh, Needham Market and surrounding areas. Whether you want a garden redesign, planting for beds, planters, raised beds, rockeries or marginal areas around ponds they can help you get the look you want.

To book a free consultation fill in the form below, and we will be in touch within a few days to arrange an appointment.