Pavitt Garden Design

Pavitt Garden Design is a friendly, local, down to earth garden design company, led by RHS trained Horticulturalist Hilary Pavitt.
Our mission is to create gardens that make people happy.
Hilary trained and completed a six- year stint in horticulture and garden design at Plumpton College and spent several years on the professional volunteer training scheme at gardener's paradise Nymans.
A gold medal winner at the South of England Show 2019 and winner of the competition to design a memorial garden at Chailey Heritage School, she's passionate about plants.

Plants are expensive and need to be looked after.
For clients who have used any of our services, we can offer on-going advice on design, styling and planting.
We take a cooperative approach, developing the design concept together with you, and tailoring the service according to your taste, needs and budget.
Our experienced RHS trained Horticulturist will work alongside you, teaching you how to get the best from your garden.

The truth is, most gardens develop 'ad hoc' because we buy plants we like and put them where they best fit at the time.
As a result, the garden lacks cohesiveness.
Planting design is a skill that marries the creative eye with a deep horticultural knowledge, resulting in a sense of balance, rhythm and unity year-round, that connects you with nature and makes you feel good.
As plant passionistas, it will come as no surprise that plants feature heavily in our designs, ranging from strong architectural planting to softer naturalistic schemes.

Garden Restoration - we love nothing more than rejuvenating a neglected garden and igniting your passion for gardening.
Some restoration projects lead to further garden design Garden Design or planting schemes, as the current plants might not be appropriate for the location, soil type or availability of sun.
Or you may decide you want more from the original design that better suits your lifestyle.
Gardens are organic things.
And although your garden may have good basic bone structure it will from time to time need additional planting or even a total replant.

If you like gardening but need some support on technique, you'll really benefit from a one-to-one teaching mentor session.
Tailored to your level of knowledge and garden needs, this ranges from a 'get started' day for beginners, to specific techniques like pruning and planting schemes.
Our experienced RHS trained Horticulturist will work alongside you, teaching you how to get the best from your garden.
This can be a one-off or part of an ongoing project.
This service is equally beneficial to those wanting to know how to maintain their gardens with help from an experienced gardener and teacher, through to those new to gardening, or people who feel confident in many aspects but want advice on choice, care of plants and how to ensure they are getting the best from their garden.