Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Garden Design & Landscaping
Peter Killen Landscape Designs has established a nationally recognised reputation for innovative garden design and landscaping, serving clients across Bournemouth, Dorset, The New Forest, and Hampshire. With over three decades of experience since the late 1980s, we specialise in crafting bespoke outdoor spaces using both traditional and contemporary materials. Our expertise extends to timber decking constructed from Southern Yellow Pine Structural Timber, treated to ensure longevity. As a former RHS Wisley Diploma tutor and four-time Chairman of BALI SW, Peter Killen brings unparalleled industry knowledge to every project.Our portfolio showcases over 1,000 gardens, each reflecting our commitment to transforming spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Clients consistently praise our ability to exceed expectations, even in the most challenging garden layouts. We combine technical excellence with creative vision to deliver solutions tailored to individual needs, whether for residential or commercial properties.
Services
Garden Design
Timber Decking
Challenging Gardens
Garden Shelters
Retaining Walls
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in garden design and landscaping
- Our team includes RHS Wisley Diploma tutors with technical expertise
- We use Southern Yellow Pine Structural Timber treated for longevity
- Proven track record with over 1,000 successfully completed gardens
- Former technical director of BALI Worldskills UK Landscape Gardening Competitions
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual requirements. We specialise in transforming challenging layouts into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments using innovative design principles. With over 1,000 completed projects, our approach combines practicality with visual appeal, ensuring each garden reflects the client's unique needs while maximising available space.
Timber Decking
We construct durable timber decking using Southern Yellow Pine Structural Timber treated through to the core. Our decking solutions combine longevity with natural aesthetics, creating perfect outdoor entertaining spaces. Each installation follows strict quality standards to ensure structural integrity and weather resistance, providing clients with low-maintenance, long-lasting results.
Challenging Gardens
Specialist solutions for complex garden spaces requiring innovative design approaches. We excel at maximising functionality in restricted areas while maintaining visual harmony. Our expertise includes working with sloped terrain, limited access points, and integrating multiple usage requirements into cohesive, practical designs that exceed client expectations.
Garden Shelters
Custom-built garden shelters provide weather protection while enhancing outdoor living spaces. Our structures combine practical functionality with architectural elegance, using quality materials that complement existing garden features. Each shelter is designed to meet specific usage requirements while maintaining aesthetic harmony with the surrounding environment.
Retaining Walls
Structural retaining walls designed to manage sloped gardens and prevent soil erosion. We use durable materials and engineering principles to create stable, long-lasting solutions. Our walls combine functionality with visual appeal, incorporating design elements that enhance overall garden aesthetics while providing essential land management benefits.
People
Peter Killen
Landscape Designer
With over 30 years' experience in garden design, Peter Killen is a former RHS Wisley Diploma tutor and four-time BALI SW Chairman. His expertise in combining traditional techniques with modern materials has transformed over 1,000 gardens across southern England.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide bespoke garden design solutions tailored to residential and commercial properties, specialising in challenging layouts and integrating features like decking, water features, and retaining walls.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Bournemouth, Dorset, The New Forest, and Hampshire, with experience working across various garden types throughout southern England.
How experienced is your team?
Peter Killen has over 30 years' experience in landscaping, including technical roles with BALI and RHS Wisley. Our team combines this expertise with practical skills in all aspects of garden construction.
What materials do you use for decking?
We use Southern Yellow Pine Structural Timber treated through to the core for durability, ensuring long-lasting performance in our decking installations.
Do you handle difficult garden layouts?
Yes, we specialise in transforming challenging gardens with innovative design solutions that maximise space and functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
