Planting Design & Soft Landscaping
GardenWild is a team of qualified planting designers and horticulturalists offering bespoke planting design and high quality soft landscaping services in Harrogate, Ripon, York, Leeds and North Yorkshire.
Liz Broadbent - Director and Planting designer
Liz is a planting designer and horticulturist with over 25 years of hands on gardening experience. Royal Horticultural Society Level 3 qualified and with a Planting Design Diploma from London College of Garden Design Liz’s talents combine extensive practical experience with a high level of professional training.
“When I created GardenWild I wanted to bring together people with a real passion for plants. We have all spent years getting our hands dirty, developing and maintaining gardens, working year round in all weathers. This has given us a unique understanding of plants, plant combinations and how best to use them in the garden, not just aesthetically but on a practical level too.”
We are based in Harrogate, on the doorstep of the prestigious RHS Harlow Carr and the stunning Yorkshire Dales. With fantastic links to local suppliers and the community, our small hand picked team have a wide range of horticultural and garden design skills and are dedicated to getting the best out of your garden.
Each GardenWild project is individual. We take pride in the relationships we build with our clients, offering advice and working closely with them towards creating their perfect garden.
We combine creativity with great horticulture, extensive plant knowledge and a passion for great design. Our years of hands on experience maintaining and planting borders at prestigious properties throughout Yorkshire means we we have an in depth understanding of the specific needs of your garden and can ensure your plants get the best start in life and a garden you’ll love for years to come.
Why you should choose GardenWild…
Understanding
We understand plants. Every plant has its own specific quirks and requirements. By understanding the environment in your garden, we can match plants that will thrive and create a garden you’ll love for years to come. All of Gardenwilds designers have years of gardening and horticulture experience, planting, maintaining and evolving gardens.
Listening
A lot of the design process is understanding your requirements and your personality. It’s your garden after all. We take pride in the relationships we build with our clients, offering advice and working closely with you to create your perfect garden.
Attention
We design, manage and execute all of our projects with great attention to detail. We do all the work ourselves which give us a high level of control and quality over the entire process. If there is any need for a third party (e.g. tree surgeon) we only recommend tried and trusted contractors and will be on hand to consult and direct.
Care
We are passionate about every design we create, every garden we plant and are really excited to see them grow and become established.
We will always do our best for every garden because we genuinely love what we do.
GardenWild Blog
Hints and tips, advice and product reviews from professional gardeners, horticulturists and designers.
If you are the kind of person who wants to get stuck in and give it a go yourself, then great! The most exciting thing about gardening is watching something that you’ve planted, grow and come to life!
We’ve decided to write a series of article and blogs giving you hands on practical advice from professional gardeners.
Information and recommendations for tools every gardener needs.
When it comes to maintaining a beautiful garden, having the right tools is essential. You need the right tools for the job! So in this article, we intend to let you know exactly which tools you need and, even better, which ones we recommend.
How to attract wildlife to your garden.
I’d like to tell you that you already have a wildlife garden.All gardens are wildlife gardens! The only reason anything grows in your garden is because of the symbiotic relationship that your plants have with every insect, bee, bird and mammal that visits it. Hopefully, during this blog, we will be able to answer all of your questions.
How to create a wild flower meadow.
When was the last time you were walking along and saw one of the beautiful tapestry of grasses and flowers that make up a wildflower meadow?... quite possibly not for a long time. Since the industrialisation of farming and increasing monoculture growing practices there has been a 97% decline in flower filled pastures. Fortunately, in recent years, wildflower meadows have seen a revival, this time in urban gardens.
When should you water your plants?
Dry soil has a massive effect on the success of your plants. If they don’t have enough water they’ll start to wilt and die. Plants, whether big or small, rely heavily on water for their survival as it plays a vital role in facilitating nutrient absorption from the soil. Don’t worry we’ve put together this blog to tell you what to do.
A quick guide to maintaining hydrangeas.
Hydrangeas have long been a much-loved favourite in our gardens, with their large, showy flower heads of tightly clustered florets. If you’re looking for a shrub that will provide show-stopping blooms, to take centre stage in your garden throughout the summer, the Hydrangea never fails to impress.
Birds
Welcome to our captivating collection of blogs on birds and the incredible ways in which we can Bring them back to our gardens! Delve into a world filled with fascinating avian species, enchanting melodies, and the intricate interplay between nature and modern lifestyles.
