Award-Winning Garden Designers in Chobham, Surrey
Plant-led garden design for Chobham homes, from established gardens and country properties to newly renovated spaces.
We Love Plants is an award-winning garden design studio led by designer and plantsman Nic Howard.
We work with homeowners in Chobham who want to make more of their garden, whether that means reworking an established space, creating a garden around a newly renovated home or finding a better solution for a difficult site.
Our work brings together garden design, planting design and practical horticultural knowledge, with ongoing support available as the garden establishes and matures.
We work across Chobham and the surrounding Surrey area, including Virginia Water, with projects also undertaken across locations such as Cobham and East Horsley.
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Garden and Landscape Design in Chobham
Chobham’s leafy, semi-rural setting means many gardens already have valuable features to work with, from mature trees and established boundaries to existing planting and views beyond the garden. The challenge is often not starting again, but deciding what should stay, what needs improving and where new design can make the biggest difference.
For some clients, that means creating a stronger relationship between the house and garden following a renovation or extension. For others, it may be improving privacy, making better use of an overlooked area, bringing more structure to an established garden or introducing planting that gives the space greater depth and seasonal interest.
Our experience in garden design and planting means we look at these elements together from the outset. We consider how the garden is used, how different areas connect and which existing features are worth retaining, before developing a design that works for both the property and the people who live there.
Explore Our Work
Our projects range from contemporary homes and established country gardens to smaller spaces and more complex sites. Each one starts with the property, the garden and the opportunities already there.
Explore our portfolio of award-winning garden designs, each one unique and tailored to our clients’ vision.
Meet Nic Howard
Nic Howard founded We Love Plants in 2001 and is our Director and Lead Designer. A Registered Member of the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers, he brings more than two decades of experience across contemporary homes, mature gardens, listed country houses and challenging sites.
Plants have always been central to Nic’s work, and he remains closely involved throughout the design journey. His approach combines clear spatial thinking with extensive horticultural knowledge, and he personally selects plants for our projects at the nursery to help ensure the planting reflects both the design and the conditions of the garden.
Explore Our Services
We manage every stage of your project, from initial ideas to planting and long-term aftercare. Our process begins with a detailed consultation and site assessment to understand your garden’s character, opportunities and challenges. We then create bespoke design plans, including layouts, planting schemes, and visual concepts. During construction and planting, we work closely with trusted contractors, maintaining hands-on oversight to ensure exceptional craftsmanship. Once complete, our ongoing guidance helps your garden flourish and evolve beautifully.
Why Choose Us
- Work directly with Nic Howard: Nic remains closely involved throughout the design process, bringing his design judgement and planting knowledge to each project.
- More than two decades of experience: Since 2001, our work has included contemporary homes, mature gardens, listed properties and more complex sites.
- Planting expertise in-house: Our dedicated, RHS-qualified soft landscaping team handles plant sourcing and installation, with Nic personally selecting plants for our projects.
- One team beyond the initial design: We can continue through implementation, planting and specialist garden aftercare and maintenance rather than stepping away once the drawings are complete.
- Honest advice from the outset: We take time to understand the site, what you want from the garden and what is realistically achievable before developing the design.
Our Garden Design Process
Awards & Accreditations
Our professional certifications and industry recognition demonstrate our commitment to excellence in garden design.
Book a Consultation
Book a design consultation today and let’s discuss how we can create your dream outdoor space.
Call 01883 744020, email hello@weloveplants.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.
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FAQs
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How much does garden design cost in Chobham?
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Garden design costs vary depending on the size of the garden, the complexity of the site and the level of detail or support required. After an initial consultation, we provide a clear proposal setting out the recommended scope and costs, so you can understand what is involved before deciding how to proceed.
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Do I need to know exactly what I want before booking a consultation?
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No. You do not need to arrive with a finished brief. We use the initial consultation to understand how you use the garden, what you like, what is not working and what you would like the space to give you. From there, we can help shape the direction of the project.
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Can you help with a difficult or awkward garden?
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Yes. We work with gardens that present challenges such as slopes, shade, overlooking, awkward levels or areas that are simply not being used well. The first step is understanding why the space is not working. From there, we can develop a design that responds to the site rather than trying to work against it.
For more on how we approach level changes, see our guide to designing sloping and split-level gardens.
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How long should I allow for a garden design project?
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For a full garden design, the design phase typically takes around three to six months. Build time can be around four to sixteen weeks or longer, depending on the scope of the project, the time of year and contractor availability. We will talk through likely timings as the project develops.
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Do you provide aftercare and maintenance once the garden has been planted?
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Yes. Once planting is complete, we provide guidance to help the garden establish, including advice on watering, pruning and seasonal care. We also offer an ongoing garden aftercare and maintenance service, with specialist horticultural support tailored to the planting and the needs of the garden as it develops.
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