Richard Miers - Creative Director
Richard Miers boasts over 28 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.
Mina Jo -
Chartered Landscape Architect
Mina is a chartered landscape architect with over 15 years experience. She holds a strong belief in the role of effective design as a bridge connecting simplicity, functionality, and aesthetic values.
Across her career she has effectively guided projects from the early design stages to detailed planning and construction, always emphasising teamwork and collaboration.
Her career path has provided her with valuable experiences, including working in a prestigious garden design studio and an international multidisciplinary architecture firm. Over the course of her professional journey, she has cultivated her skills across a diverse portfolio, spanning a wide spectrum of projects, range from private garden designs to masterplans for residential and mixed-use developments.
Rachel Wyld -
Garden Designer
Rachel is garden designer with over 10 years experience in spatial design. She joins the studio with a wealth of experience in both plants and placemaking, having previously worked for Arabella Lennox-Boyd.
Rachel trained in garden design in 2020 at The English Gardening School, based at the Chelsea Physic Garden. When not in the office she can often be found gardening at Sandhill Farm House, home to her grandmother Rosemary Alexander who has hugely informed her love of plants and gardens.
Before embarking on a career in garden design Rachel worked for a property developer, assisting in building character and meaning into their spaces. 7 years as part of a small team enabled her to work on multiple commercial projects where she built in strong narratives into spaces. She holds a BA in Fine Art Sculpture from City and Guilds - London Art School and an MA in Interior and Spatial Design from Chelsea College of Arts.
Zoe Claymore - Garden Designer /
Assistant to Director
Zoe is a multi RHS award-winning garden designer and horticulturalist. She grew up around plants, gardening for many years in her spare time before undertaking a formal career change in 2021. She trained in garden design at Inchbald School of Design, graduating with distinction and winning the 2022 Dean’s prize for her biodiverse reimaging of Ham House for the National Trust. Zoe is passionate about connecting people with nature and was awarded the accolade of RHS Horticultural Hero 2023 for her work promoting gardening to people who rent their homes.
Before transitioning into garden design, Zoe was a government social researcher. She holds a MSc in Psychology and specialised in behavioural science and evaluation. Here she headed multi disciplinary teams to design, deliver and evaluate government policy on a national scale.
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!