Garden Designer in Horsham
Bespoke garden design for Horsham homes and new build gardens, shown here through modern planting, ornamental grasses and robust colour combinations.
Modern Planting for a New Build Garden
This was a new build house garden: always a pleasure to start from scratch, though often frustrating waiting for builders to finish.
I wanted the planting to have a real modern twist of combinations and colour, with lots of ornamental grasses to soften the large square shapes of the house and maximise the wind effect.
For the back border we used robust but interesting plants, such as Berberis Orange Rocket next to Black Adder Phormium and dwarf eucalyptus. Cortaderia richardii will rise gracefully through this planting.
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The Horsham Garden
A real Horsham garden project by Glorious Gardens Sussex. Please click on each photo for greater detail.
Softening Strong Architecture With Planting
This Horsham garden uses grasses, colour and robust planting to soften a new build house while keeping a modern, confident feel.
Starting From Scratch
A new build garden gives the design a clean starting point, allowing the planting and layout to respond directly to the architecture and open space.
Grasses, Wind and Colour
Ornamental grasses help soften the large square shapes of the house and make the most of wind movement, while strong plant combinations keep the borders interesting.
Horsham Gardens and Local History
The old Horsham page included local garden heritage from Leonardslee, Horsham in Bloom and the Garden of Remembrance.
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens reopened in 2019 after a major restoration. Its Grade I listed landscape covers parkland, lawns, woodland and lakes, with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias, bluebells and an ornamental rock garden.
Horsham in Bloom works with local volunteers on floral displays, environmental and horticultural projects. Its committee helped create popular local attractions including the dragon's maze in Horsham Park and the Human Nature Garden.
The Garden of Remembrance near St Mary's Church and the river has been an important public green space in Horsham for nearly a century, founded in memory of those who died in the First World War.
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, Horsham 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 Horsham: FAQs
A few practical answers for Horsham homeowners considering a new garden design.
Do you design gardens in Horsham and nearby West Sussex villages?
Yes. Glorious Gardens Sussex works with clients in Horsham and nearby West Sussex areas, creating gardens that suit the home, the site and the way each client wants to live outdoors.
Can you design a garden for a new build house?
Yes. Andrew can help give a new build garden structure, atmosphere and planting depth, so it feels less bare and more connected to the house.
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 Horsham?
Tell Andrew what you are working with and what you would like your garden to become. A conversation is the best place to start.