Large Gardens

Large gardens offer extraordinary opportunities to create landscapes of lasting beauty, character and purpose.

At The Hortisan, we design and build bespoke gardens that embrace the scale of your property while creating harmony between architecture, nature and the surrounding landscape. Whether restoring a country estate, transforming a rural garden or designing a contemporary family retreat, we create spaces that are both visually striking and effortlessly functional.

Every project is tailored to your lifestyle, carefully balancing open vistas with intimate spaces, structural planting with seasonal colour and elegant design with ecological value. The result is a landscape that feels timeless, enriching both your home and the natural environment for generations to come.

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Creating Landscapes with Lasting Impact

Designing a large garden requires a strategic approach that considers movement, proportion and the relationship between different areas of the landscape.

We create masterplans that connect formal gardens, wildflower meadows, woodland planting, entertaining spaces, water features and productive gardens into one cohesive vision.

Every element is carefully considered, from specimen trees and architectural planting to pathways, terraces, lighting and bespoke features that enhance the experience of the garden throughout the seasons.

Sustainability and biodiversity remain central to our philosophy, with native planting, habitat creation and environmentally conscious design helping landscapes flourish long into the future.

By combining creative vision with technical expertise and exceptional craftsmanship, we create remarkable gardens that grow more beautiful with every passing year.

Meet the Team

  • Nima Staniewick

    SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    Driven by a lifelong passion for exceptional landscapes, our founder established The Hortisan to create gardens that are as beautiful as they are meaningful.

    Combining creative design with ecological expertise, Nima believes every outdoor space should enrich the lives of those who experience it while enhancing biodiversity for generations to come.

  • Emmett Marsh

    HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN

    Emmett brings expert plant knowledge and a meticulous eye for detail to every project. Passionate about creating healthy, resilient landscapes, she personally ensures each planting scheme is established and maintained to the highest standards.

    Her expertise helps every landscape mature beautifully and thrive through the seasons.

  • Karl Holland

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    With over 15 years of experience leading landscaping teams, our Operations Manager ensures every project is delivered with precision, efficiency and exceptional craftsmanship.

    From coordinating our skilled teams on site to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, Karl’s practical expertise, leadership and commitment to excellence ensure every garden is completed to the standard our clients expect from The Hortisan.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Eleanor is passionate about sharing the stories behind exceptional landscapes.

    Combining creativity with strategic insight, she gracefully showcases our work through compelling content and inspiring campaigns that connect with clients who value beautiful, nature-led design. Her vision ensures every project reflects the quality, craftsmanship and environmental values that define our brand.

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment" to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.

    — James Merton

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    — Fiona Whittle

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    — Monica Chambers

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    — Christopher Francis

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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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