How I see it.

A thoughtfully designed garden should enhance time spent at home, whether that’s hosting friends at the weekend, unwinding with family at the end of the day, or simply stepping outside for a bit of peace & quiet. Your garden should feel like somewhere you genuinely want to spend time.

Garden design is about more than deciding where trees and plants should go. It's about creating an outdoor space that feels like a natural extension of your home, thoughtfully designed around the people who live there and the way they want to live.

A lush garden patio in sunlight featuring flower beds, a stone pathway, a small wooden pavilion with seating, a tree in a circular stone planter, and various plants and bushes surrounded by a scenic view of the countryside.
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I like to listen.

Before becoming a Garden & Landscape Designer, I spent 30 years leading Marketing & PR for brands including Disney, PlayStation and Sony Music.

Although those industries couldn't be more different from what I do today, one thing hasn't changed: Good design always starts with understanding people. It means listening carefully, asking the right questions and taking the time to understand what really matters.

Today, I bring that same approach to every garden I design.

From my studio in Whitstable, I create characterful residential gardens across London, Kent and the South East. Gardens that don't just look beautiful, but become a natural and much-loved part of everyday life.

Fully house trained.

Digital illustration of a red wax seal with the letters 'isd' embossed inside, set against a white background, with the word 'Inchbald graduate' below. This seal proves Mark Hardy is a graduate of this design school.
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I trained in Garden & Landscape Design at the Inchbald School of Design in Chelsea, graduating with a Distinction and receiving The Dean & Founders Prize for Garden Design.

Learning under leading designers, including Andrew Duff MSGD, gave me a clear understanding of how to turn an outdoor space into something that is both visually compelling and easy to live in.

My training focused on how to shape gardens that feel intuitive and welcoming, with a strong sense of atmosphere from the moment you step outside. By bringing together structure, planting and layout in a thoughtful way, I create outdoor spaces that are comfortable, practical and suited to everyday life.

The result is a garden that not only looks beautiful, but supports how you use and enjoy your home.

Architectural hand drawn sketch of a public park in London with layered landscapes, sculptural features, pathways, and a viewing platform.

Play Outside.

You don’t need a huge outdoor space to make it personal to you, and you certainly don’t need to be a horticulturalist to nurture & grow lovely plants. All you need is an idea of how you’d like to use your garden, and I’ll create a extra special design just for you.

How I Work