BEAUTIFUL GARDENS FOR PRACTICAL LIVING

The urban garden specialist designing your garden in tune with your life.

our philosophy ___

Studio Caroline grew out of a firm belief that urban gardens can be beautiful, practical and good for us – all at once. Rooted in the premise that the right plants flourish in the right places, our gardens work harder for you without being hard to live with.

We bring an exceptional ability honed over three decades to really listen, to advise, to bring people together. We work hand in glove with every client to create their dream garden.

about us ___

Maximising space, year-round enjoyment and biodiversity are the hallmarks of our design ethos. You are at the heart of the design process so your garden is done your way.

As a country girl at heart and a converted urbanite, I am passionate about bringing nature into cities in a way that you can enjoy at home without compromising on a fully functioning garden for the whole family.

what we do ___

We work with all types of city gardens from small plots to bigger gardens, balconies and rooftops. Clients come to us with requests from advice on a tricky spot, to refreshing a border, to designing an entirely new project. We deliberately limit the number of clients we work with at any one time so we can bring all our expertise to bear for you.

The client requests we address the most are:

Space

Using design techniques to create the illusion of more space, even in the smallest of gardens.

Shade

Plant combinations that work in your specific conditions, including north-facing gardens.

Privacy

Creating privacy in built-up areas, giving you and yours a peaceful space to relax and play in.

Biodiversity

Gardens that work for people and for nature, with interest through every season.

Rear gardens • Front gardens • Rooftops & Balconies • Tricky spots • Short-term needs

Biography ___

While my life is in the city, my heart is in nature.

Brought up in Worcestershire, I was immersed in nature from very early childhood. Since the 1990s, I have been fortunate enough to live in very diverse places such as London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Japan and love to absorb new philosophies and aesthetics.

After a 30-year corporate career, I switched gears entirely, enrolling at the amazing English Gardening School hosted by the Chelsea Physic Garden. It was an incredible year of study and practical tutoring which led to the establishment of Studio Caroline to bring an enjoyment of the natural world and practicality together in urban gardens.

Testimonials ___

Nina, Islington, London

“Caroline did a fantastic job transforming my north-facing front garden, which was quite a challenge because of the lack of sunlight and the heavy clay soil.

From the start, she took the time to carefully measure the space, sketch out a design, and talk me through several planting options that matched the colour palette and overall look I had in mind.

What I really appreciated was how much knowledge Caroline shared along the way. She explained things I hadn't considered before and gave me plenty of practical gardening advice, which has given me the confidence to keep adding and experimenting with plants in future seasons.

It felt like a really collaborative process—I had expert guidance where I needed it, but Caroline also made sure my own ideas and vision were reflected in the final design. I'm so pleased with the result and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.”

Thanks, Nina! It was great fun to work with you and so excited you are inspired to continue your gardening journey!

Stephen, Northamptonshire

“Caroline has a unique gift for bringing client garden ideas to life.

We live in a Georgian townhouse in the centre of town. Our garden is hard-working and combines parking for a couple of cars with narrow, but fully planted beds. Creating a garden with a sense of calm and privacy is a premium. It's also a relatively newly planted space, as just three years ago it was a neglected and sorry plot.

This year we decided to bring in more planting by repurposing some of the parking. Our challenge was how to balance new and existing planting within a tight space with poor sun-baked soil. We also wanted the planting to provide further privacy and year-round interest.

Caroline's enthusiasm and vision have delivered an outstanding and collaborative plan. She seamlessly worked to incorporate our must-have planting choices and ideas, with her own deep insight into plants, design and planting. Creating a design that takes the garden to a new level. Now we're looking for more space to work with her again!”

Thanks, Stephen. It's been great fun collaborating with you and looking forward to the next stage this autumn.

Lucy, Suffolk

“We met Caroline through friends and became aware that she was training to become a garden designer. Having moved into our recently renovated Grade 1 listed townhouse 3 years ago, we had thrown a few plants into the newly constructed beds and prayed, but things were not quite as we would have hoped. With this in mind we asked Caroline for some help.

Caroline arrived punctually and was not concerned how long she spent with us on her first visit. She listened, had clear ideas and recommended solutions incorporating architectural additions and planting. Most importantly, she understood what we both wanted to achieve in the garden.

She put together concise, detailed and factual planting scheme designs and diagrams in a wonderful pack for future reference. Caroline is happy to manage the full project, to help with the planting or to leave it to us to do ourselves. We are planning our garden project this coming winter.

We feel sure that Caroline will provide first class courtyard-garden design support to those who choose to use her expertise.”

Thanks, Lucy. I can't wait to see how the planting comes together!

Get in touch and let's chat.

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