Garden Designer in East Grinstead
Bespoke garden design for East Grinstead homes and High Weald gardens, shown here through a Surrey garden where a hot tub was carefully hidden within English cottage-style planting.
A Hot Tub Garden With an English Cottage Feel
Our clients wanted a hot tub in their garden. Our challenge was to create a design that made the hot tub as inconspicuous as possible while still retaining an English cottage feel.
After removing 20 tonnes of clay, we sunk the hot tub in a special concrete chamber.
Replacing a tired laurel hedge, we planted a row of mixed evergreen and deciduous shrubs, then designed the rest of the beds with English cottage flowers, climbers and bulbs. We used a hanging birch and a weeping cherry tree to add height and atmosphere.
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The East Grinstead Garden
A real East Grinstead garden project by Glorious Gardens Sussex. Please click on each photo for greater detail.
Hiding Practical Luxury Inside Soft Planting
This East Grinstead garden example shows how a strong practical feature can be absorbed into a softer, planted garden so it feels natural rather than dominant.
Sinking the Hot Tub Into the Garden
The hot tub was placed into a concrete chamber so it could be enjoyed without visually taking over the garden.
Restoring the Cottage Garden Atmosphere
Mixed shrubs, climbers, bulbs, cottage flowers and small trees create height, softness and seasonal interest around the practical structure.
East Grinstead Gardens and Local History
The old East Grinstead page included local history around Garden Wood, Standen House and the wider High Weald landscape.
Garden Wood in East Grinstead has a rich history. The land was once a hilly piece of farm and woodland with ponds, drainage gullies and links to Brook Mill, the Imberhorne estate and the beginnings of the River Medway.
The railway cutting for the East Grinstead to Three Bridges line divided Imberhorne Farm in the nineteenth century. By the late 1800s, the Blount family had developed the farmland into an estate covering more than 1,000 acres.
Nearby Standen House and Garden is an important Arts and Crafts property with hillside gardens, seasonal planting, mature trees, woodland walks and views into the wider High Weald landscape.
Andrew Staib — Over 30 Years Designing Gardens Across Sussex
Andrew started his first gardening business at 14 years old in Sydney, Australia. Since founding Glorious Gardens Sussex in 2010, he has designed gardens for clients across Brighton, Hove, East Grinstead and the wider Sussex area.
A practicing artist as well as a designer, Andrew brings a considered eye for form, colour and proportion to every project. Every garden starts with listening carefully to the client and the place.
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Glorious Gardens designs gardens throughout Brighton, Hove and wider Sussex
Garden Design in East Grinstead: FAQs
A few practical answers for East Grinstead homeowners considering a new garden design.
Do you design gardens in East Grinstead and nearby High Weald areas?
Yes. Glorious Gardens Sussex works with clients in East Grinstead and nearby villages, creating gardens that suit the home, the setting and the way each client wants to live outdoors.
Can you design around a hot tub or spa area?
Yes. Andrew can design around hot tubs, seating and other practical features so they sit comfortably within the wider garden instead of dominating it.
How does the garden design process start?
It starts with a conversation and, where useful, a site visit. Andrew listens to how you use the garden, what is not working, what you love, and what level of design support you need before recommending the next step.
Can you help with a complete garden redesign?
Yes. Depending on the project, Andrew can provide a full design service covering ideas, layout, planting, materials, detailed drawings and guidance through the build so the finished garden follows the design intent.
Designing a Garden in East Grinstead?
Tell Andrew what you are working with and what you would like your garden to become. A conversation is the best place to start.