Richard Miers - Creative Director
Richard Miers boasts nearly 30 years of experience designing and overseeing the build of gardens, both in the UK and abroad. His diverse portfolio includes projects such as an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Main Avenue garden, a dacha in Moscow, a villa in Sardinia, and numerous town gardens and roof terraces in London. Notable projects also encompass a 15-acre garden for a new build Palladian mansion in Surrey, and country gardens for Grade 1 listed houses in Norfolk and Buckinghamshire. His work has earned him multiple awards, including The People’s Choice Award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 and Best Show Garden at Suzhou Flower Show 2024.
Recognised as one of the 20 Finest Gardeners & Landscape Designers by Country & Townhouse Magazine in 2022 and 2023, Richard was also listed as one of the top ten up-and-coming garden designers by House and Garden Magazine in February 2011. His accolades extend to designing a show garden for The Daily Telegraph/House and Garden Fair in 2007 and representing the United Kingdom in the Gardening World Cup in Nagasaki, Japan, in 2012 with his garden ‘Serenity’. Additionally, he was invited by House and Garden Magazine to feature a garden at their festival at Olympia in 2017.
Richard’s designs are characterised by a finely balanced blend of exquisite planting design and landscaping, embodying a classically contemporary style with a focus on proportion and geometric elements. He favours incorporating structure into his designs using features like hedges, walls, paths, terraces, and water elements, which serve to divide the garden into manageable areas, provide shelter, and create framed views. These structural elements are complemented by bulbs, herbaceous flowers, shrubs, and roses to soften the overall aesthetic and add seasonal interest. Central to Richard’s design ethos is a commitment to balance, proportion, and scale. His gardens are conceived as collaborative endeavours, with effective teamwork and communication being paramount in translating ideas to clients and contractors. As Richard says himself:
‘Good garden design is all about teamwork and communication. Translating ideas coherently to both client, contractor and other professionals is key.’
Chris Hodgson -
Chartered Landscape Architect
Chris has been designing gardens and landscape for over 20 years. Projects have ranged from garden courtyards to parks and public space. He believes that a quality design process combined with rigorous project management are essential for successful projects.
Throughout his training as a Landscape Architect and as part of his ongoing personal development, he has visited gardens and outdoor spaces across the world. He also enjoys attending lectures and seminars on developing trends affecting landscape design.
Chris has trained to a high level in Computer Aided Design and 3D computer modelling techniques which are an integral way of communicating ideas to the client and allowing them to have a full appreciation of their project.
Chris's presence on-site is fundamental for overseeing the more technical side of construction. He has a wealth of experience in planning budgets, contract management and liaising with all parties to ensure our design aspirations are fully realised.
Julia Lewis -
Garden Designer
Julia’s background is in architecture with a long-standing passion for plants and outdoor spaces. She brings a thoughtful and artistic eye to garden design, drawing on her diploma in Architecture at the Bartlett UCL and over 15 years of experience working in architectural practice and public art consultancy.
Her move into garden design stems from a growing desire to work more closely with nature and to create spaces that are both beautifully crafted and deeply personal. Julia is currently expanding her horticultural knowledge and design skills through hands-on practice, self-directed learning, and collaborative studio work.
In Julia’s previous roles, she worked with artists, architects, and local authorities to deliver ambitious public realm projects, an experience that honed her understanding of materials, scale, and spatial composition.
Outside of work, she loves calligraphy and pottery, interests that reflect her love of texture, detail, and the meditative aspects of making!
Cristina Walshe-Garcia - Studio Manager
With over a decade of experience in the world of interior design and architecture, Cristina brings a strong foundation to her role in engineering the cogs of the company. She manages all operational aspects of the practice, ensuring its smooth running while fostering a positive and supportive company culture. Her commitment to creating a balanced and inspiring work environment enhances team productivity and well-being.
Cristina’s passion for design extends beyond the workplace, where she draws creative inspiration in her personal life, reflecting her deep-rooted love for home and garden aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Monty Miers
The newest addition to our studio. With bounds of energy and the charm of a seasoned actor, Monty, the lurcher pup with a glossy black coat, is our resident studio dog and honorary mascot. When he's not peacefully dozing on the softest cushion he can find, you might spot him casually photobombing important meetings. Everyone gets their fair share of Monty’s affection. Just be sure to guard your snacks; Monty's nose is always on the hunt for a tasty treat!