Chiltern Garden Design

Sam provided me with invaluable CAD training - she is incredibly accomplished at Sketch Up and can really help to visualise your garden with realistic yet imaginative drawings. Thanks Sam!

If you invest so much money in your house, then to add a little more to get your garden designed the way you would like it, is well worth it.Sam will work on any budget, and mine was very low. I purchased a new build"

We approached Sam at Chiltern Garden Design to help us completely rethink the garden we had inherited when we bought our property in 2020. The space was a blank canvas and needed real creativity and careful thought to turn it into an interesting and attractive space to entertain, play outdoors and enjoy for our family. Right from first contact Sam was an absolute joy to work with. She was attentive and thorough in understanding our vision for the garden and the creativity she applied to the design was fabulous. She incorporated our ideas but built on them and took them in directions we never would have considered. Incredible attention to detail and a deep understanding of everything to do with plants and gardens, lighting and materials, all came together to produce a wonderful design. Sam then guided us step by step through interviewing and selecting a landscaping firm to construct the garden and was hugely hands on throughout the build process, helping us chose materials, solve problems and navigate what is a complex and lengthy process. She is always available for questions and concerns, and we really felt like she was there to help at every step of the journey, not just the design phase. Her love of plants and incredible knowledge continue to prove invaluable now that the garden is installed and we are very happy in the knowledge that she will continue to guide us as the garden matures.We have hugely enjoyed working with Sam and are looking forward to continuing to do so. The garden is fabulous, far better than we could have hoped. We are very lucky to have found Sam and would not hesitate to recommend Chiltern Garden Design to anyone looking for the very best they can achieve for their garden.

Sam Procter supported us in a Garden Room and Garden redesign project in 2022. We envisaged knocking down a derelict garage and making use of the space to position a Garden room and open entertaining area at the bottom of our garden to make the most of the view. Sam was instrumental in taking a vague idea and shaping it into a comprehensive design which not only was very imaginative but also extremely detailed and practical.Sam saw opportunities to make the most of the Garden and consistently provided sound advice on the types of product to integrate into the project to ensure longevity and quality of the build. Sam’s approach was to consult and be open to both a phased approach to the work but also to make amendments to the plan as we input our own views and ideas.Aside from quality of vision and pragmatism, Sam was always available to answer questions and make site visits. She spent time explaining the work involved, the options available and the pros and cons of various decisions along the way.Without a doubt, we would not have been able to envisage the final product without Sam’s experienced eye and creative mind to call upon. Always reliable, Sam would always deliver on a commitment and remain personally involved in the project from start to finish. We look forward to continuing to work with Sam as we continue to invest in the garden and develop it into the truly special place we can enjoy and share with friends and family for many years to come.We have no hesitation in recommending Sam and her work. She will bring creativity and reliable pragmatism to any project.

Sam designed a beautiful garden for our family. The flowers bring new colours with the seasons and it is a real delight to see the changes over time and enjoy our family garden. Sam is professional on every level and has a strong design eye translating client requirements into a garden design vision which does not disappoint. Five stars ⭐️

We met Sam with a view to creating a garden that worked for us and blended in with our home and surroundings. Both our gardens were bland, non descriptive and had no character.Sam very quickly offered us designs with everything and even more than we asked for.The exact detail involved in the numerous drawings and the entire process thereafter ensured that the contractor (who Sam sourced for us) has given us the highest standard of workmanship.The plants and trees are stunning and so quickly we have a garden in bloom, and every week, another pop of colour appears!We have no hesitation in recommending her. Trust her, she is a true professional.Karen and Derek

Sam recommended design and planting to revamp my garden and add much needed spring colour, with many bulbs as well as border coverage - can't wait to see the full results in the spring next year! Sam and team were super knowledgeable and professional and we will continue to work together to keep our garden looking top-notch!