Business Details
Sustainable Garden Design Services in Lancaster
Carpe Diem Gardens, founded by Jennifer Lauruol with over 30 years of expertise, specialises in creating sustainable, wildlife-friendly gardens that harmonise with architectural surroundings. Our approach integrates permaculture principles, focusing on Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Shares to enhance biodiversity and promote low-carbon lifestyles. We offer tailored garden design consultations, construction management, and maintenance plans, alongside interactive workshops and mentoring sessions to empower clients with horticultural skills.Recognised by the Permaculture Association and featured in prominent publications, our projects span residential, educational, and therapeutic spaces across the UK and Europe. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, we design edible ornamental gardens, sensory landscapes, and habitat-rich environments, ensuring each project aligns with ecological and client-specific goals while maintaining transparency and ethical practices.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Permaculture Consultation
Gardening Workshops
Coaching & Mentoring
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in sustainable garden design.
- Our designs integrate permaculture principles for ecological balance.
- We offer tailored workshops and mentoring for practical skills development.
- Our projects have received awards and national media recognition.
- We prioritise biodiversity and client-specific needs in every design.
Associations and certifications
- Permaculture Association
What people say
Delighted with design
Excellent workshop
Therapeutic gardens
Practical skills
Creative solutions
Services
Garden Design
We create bespoke garden designs that blend aesthetics with sustainability, focusing on permaculture principles. Our services include site analysis, concept development, and detailed planting plans. Clients receive tailored strategies to enhance biodiversity, grow food, and create therapeutic outdoor spaces.
Permaculture Consultation
Our permaculture expertise guides clients in developing self-sustaining ecosystems. We offer audits, training, and implementation plans to integrate Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Shares principles into gardens and landscapes for residential or commercial use.
Gardening Workshops
Interactive workshops teach practical skills in sustainable gardening, edible planting, and habitat creation. Designed for community groups, schools, and businesses, these sessions empower participants to implement permaculture techniques in their own spaces.
Coaching & Mentoring
One-to-one coaching sessions provide hands-on training in pruning, propagation, and garden management. We tailor programmes to individual goals, ensuring clients gain confidence and expertise to maintain and expand their sustainable gardens.
Therapeutic Landscapes
We design sensory and therapeutic gardens for healthcare facilities, schools, and community spaces. These gardens promote mental well-being, accessibility, and ecological balance, incorporating features like calming plantings, accessible pathways, and wildlife habitats.
People
Jennifer Lauruol
Garden Designer & Owner
Jennifer has 30 years of experience in sustainable garden design, specialising in permaculture and therapeutic landscapes. She holds a Permaculture Design Certificate and collaborates with organisations like the Permaculture Association to promote ecological stewardship.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design consultations, concept plans, planting schemes, and construction management. Services include permaculture integration, edible gardens, and wildlife habitat creation for residential and commercial clients.
Do you provide permaculture training?
Yes, we offer workshops and one-to-one coaching on permaculture principles, including edible landscaping, sustainable practices, and habitat design tailored to individual or group needs.
Can you design therapeutic gardens?
We specialise in sensory and therapeutic gardens for healthcare facilities, schools, and community spaces, focusing on accessibility, mental well-being, and ecological benefits.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in Lancaster, we work across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, the UK, and continental Europe, delivering projects suited to diverse climates and environments.
How do I arrange a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your project. We'll schedule an initial consultation to understand your needs and develop a tailored garden design strategy.
