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Award-Winning Garden Design

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Our prestigious studio proudly serves London and Surrey with extensive and diverse experience in both contemporary and traditional garden design styles.

We take great pride in our ability to deliver practical, thoughtful and bespoke landscape solutions crafted specifically for each individual project, ensuring a sympathetic and sustainable design approach tailored uniquely to every site.

Our wide-ranging projects encompass numerous disciplines, including private houses, estates, developments, golf courses, while also showcasing expertise in landscape planning and garden design.

Thoughtfully Designed Gardens, Made for Living

We see the garden as an essential part of the home, not an afterthought. It should feel connected to the architecture, the landscape and the way you live every day.

At The Hortisan we design each garden from the ground up, taking into account the character of the property and the people who use it. The result is always elegant, practical and shaped to last.

Our focus is on proportion, flow and detail, creating outdoor spaces that feel settled, balanced and inviting.

The transition from indoors to outdoors becomes effortless, and the garden becomes a place to spend time, not just a spectacle.

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Small Gardens

Transforming compact spaces into refined outdoor sanctuaries with intelligent design and layered planting.

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Large Gardens

Creating expansive landscapes that balance structure, scale, and natural beauty for year-round enjoyment.

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Estates

Designing and managing estate landscapes with timeless planning, architectural harmony, and ecological care.

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Modern Gardens

Delivering contemporary outdoor environments defined by clean geometry, sculptural planting, and precision detailing.

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Roof-top Gardens

Bringing nature to the skyline through innovative design, bespoke planting, and exceptional use of space.

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Recreational Gardens

Integrating tennis courts, swimming pools, kitchen gardens and leisure spaces seamlessly within elegant, functional landscapes.

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Residential Developments

Designing cohesive landscapes that enhance property value, identity and long-term appeal across multi-unit and private developments.

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Maintenance

Providing ongoing care and seasonal management to ensure every garden matures beautifully and performs at its best year-round.

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Planning

Navigating the planning process with expertise, delivering clear documentation, planting plans and landscape strategies that meet both aesthetic and regulatory requirements.

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“Having tried numerous designers in the past I have to say The Hortisan is a cut above; Nima is a delightful young man with a highly professional approach to design and the team’s work was simply outstanding.”

— Julian Thompson, Sevenoaks, Kent.

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Outdoor Spaces, Designed Around You

Our work starts with understanding how you imagine using your garden. Every project is shaped by that vision, resulting in designs that feel personal rather than formulaic.

We focus on quality at every stage—selecting materials and planting schemes that not only look good now, but continue to mature gracefully over time.

Whether you’re drawn to clean, contemporary lines or a more traditional landscape, we create spaces that feel considered, practical and beautifully resolved.

The result is a garden that feels like it truly belongs to you and your home.

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A Smooth, Managed Process from Start to Finish

At The Hortisan, we take care of the entire journey, from the first ideas through to the final planting. Our design and build service means everything is handled in-house, giving you a clear point of contact and a consistent vision throughout the project.

There’s no need to coordinate multiple contractors or chase updates. We keep the process organised, transparent and well-paced.

Our team brings together creative design and skilled craftsmanship, so your garden is delivered with care, accuracy and attention to detail.

The outcome is simple: a finished space that feels complete, balanced and ready to enjoy.

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“Excellent results and extremely professional throughout a renovation project which lasted two months so thank you to The Hortisan who performed exceptionally.”

— Martin Petersham, Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

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Nature’s Art:
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At The Hortisan, nature is not an afterthought. It is the foundation of every project we work on. Our goal is to create places that feel thoughtful, grounded and genuinely connected to their surroundings.

We are committed to sustainability in a way that is practical as well as principled. Protecting and encouraging biodiversity is central to our process. As signatories to the National Park City Scheme, we actively promote the integration of green spaces, natural planting, and ecological continuity. We collaborate with ecologists and conservation specialists to ensure that the land can thrive—not just now, but decades from now.

Every project is an opportunity to restore balance between people and nature. Whether we are designing a rural home, a garden, or a larger landscape, we aim to create environments that feel uplifting, biodiverse and enduring.

If you would like to discuss a project or learn more about our approach, please get in touch. We would be glad to talk.

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An Accredited, Sustainable Supplier

Our approach to tree and plant sourcing is rooted in responsibility and longevity. We work closely with trusted growers across the UK and Europe to supply trees of exceptional quality, selecting each specimen for health, form and suitability to its environment.

Sustainability is central to this process — from using local nurseries wherever possible to ensuring minimal transport impact and careful planting practices that promote long-term establishment. Every plant we specify is chosen not only for its aesthetic and structural value but for its contribution to biodiversity, carbon capture and the wider ecological balance of the landscape.

Through considered sourcing and expert installation, we ensure that every tree becomes a lasting and sustainable part of its setting.

Our professional planting team ensures each tree is positioned, planted, and nurtured with precision, securing its place as a lasting and sustainable part of the landscape.

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“Since my initial meeting I had nothing less than absolute confidence that every aspect of this design would be of the highest standard. I cannot speak highly enough of this practice, a truly passionate and professional team.”

— Christian Jensen, Richmond, Surrey.

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“I have no problems at all recommending The Hortisan. Having an extension is a massive undertaking and I felt I was in safe hands taking much of the pressure and stress out of the equation. Well done to you and your team.”

— James Hornby, Winchester, Hampshire.

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Tell us a little about your plans. We will respond personally to arrange a thoughtful, no-obligation discussion.

Alternatively send your project details over to concierge@thehortisan.com and we will get back to you within 2 working days.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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The Hortisan Studio, 2 Down Hall Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5FH

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–6pm

Phone
(+44) 07583 457 511

Email
concierge@thehortisan.com