Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Experts in St Albans
Established in 2002, Jackie Gough Garden Design is a dedicated team of qualified garden designers and landscapers serving Hertfordshire. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in creating bespoke gardens tailored to individual client needs, combining practicality with aesthetic appeal. Our process involves three core phases: design, build, and planting, ensuring seamless project management from concept to completion. We prioritise client collaboration, offering expert guidance while incorporating personal preferences.Our team's extensive horticultural knowledge and commitment to quality materials guarantee gardens that thrive year-round. Operating across St Albans, Wheathampstead, and surrounding areas, we have completed over 250 projects, ranging from compact courtyards to expansive country estates. Our reputation for professionalism and creativity is reflected in client testimonials praising our transformative results and exceptional service standards.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting Services
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Garden Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years' experience designing 250+ gardens across Hertfordshire
- Our team includes professionally qualified garden designers and landscapers
- We offer end-to-end project management from design to planting
- We specialise in creating year-round interest with tailored planting schemes
- Our client-focused approach ensures gardens reflect individual lifestyles
What people say
Totally transformed our garden
Professional throughout
Beautiful oasis
Exceeded expectations
Fantastic in every way
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual needs. We combine strong structural designs with lush planting for year-round interest. Clients receive detailed plans developed through collaborative consultation, ensuring gardens reflect personal tastes while maintaining practical functionality for all age groups.
Landscaping
Professional landscaping services transform designs into reality. Our experienced team manages all construction phases, from initial groundwork to final installations. We use quality materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring durable results that align perfectly with approved designs while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Planting
Expert planting services bring gardens to life with carefully curated plant selections. We create diverse planting schemes ranging from contemporary to traditional styles. Our team ensures optimal plant placement for growth conditions, offering budget flexibility through mature specimen planting or phased development options for long-term garden evolution.
People
Jackie Gough
Founder & Lead Designer
With a City and Guilds diploma in Garden Design, Jackie has created over 250 gardens since 2002. Her business degree and corporate background inform strategic design approaches, while her passion for horticulture ensures beautiful, functional spaces tailored to client needs.
Jo Jeavons
Garden Designer
Qualified with a Capel Manor Diploma in Garden Design, Jo brings extensive experience in creating functional outdoor spaces. Her particular expertise in plant selection ensures gardens maintain visual interest throughout the seasons while meeting practical requirements for modern living.
Naomi Kohn Simon
Garden Designer
A Capel Manor College graduate, Naomi specialises in transforming outdoor areas into year-round usable spaces. With experience on projects ranging from small courtyards to large estates since joining in 2018, she combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver exceptional garden solutions.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including initial concept development, detailed planting plans, and 3D visualisations. Our designs incorporate structural elements and planting schemes tailored to individual lifestyles and property characteristics.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer complete garden solutions from design through to construction and planting. Our team project manages all phases, working with trusted contractors to ensure seamless implementation of approved designs.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Hertfordshire including St Albans, Wheathampstead, Radlett, and Hitchin. We also consider projects in surrounding areas and would be happy to discuss requirements for locations further afield.
How do you approach planting schemes?
Our planting designs consider both aesthetics and practicality, offering options from contemporary to traditional styles. We source plants from reputable nurseries and provide mature specimens or budget-friendly alternatives depending on client preferences.
Can you work with existing garden features?
Yes, we specialise in integrating existing elements like patios, walls, or mature trees into new designs. Our approach preserves valuable features while updating spaces to meet modern living requirements and enhance property value.
