Transform your garden or outside space

Want to get more from your garden? Whether you dream of a complete makeover or just need fresh planting ideas, we’ll design a space that fits your lifestyle and reflects your personality. From small courtyards to family gardens and large rural plots, our designs are practical, beautiful, and tailored to the way you live.

Why choose us for your Garden Design?

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Personalised Approach

Every garden — and every client — is different. We’ll listen to your ideas and create a design that works for your space, your needs, and your style.

02.

Experienced Team

With years of hands-on design and landscaping expertise, our team knows how to turn concepts into gardens that thrive and last.

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Stunning Results

We don’t just create designs on paper — we deliver gardens that feel right the moment you step into them, and that only get better as they grow.

A Conversation: Where Your Garden Dreams Begin

Every great garden starts with a chat. We’ll take the time to hear your ideas, get a feel for what you’d love your space to be, and share some initial thoughts. It’s a relaxed, collaborative process designed to put your vision at the heart of the design.

Meeting: Bringing Your Vision to Life

Next, we’ll visit your garden in person. This helps us understand the atmosphere you want to create and how the space fits into your lifestyle. We’ll take measurements and notes to make sure every detail is considered from the start.

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Design Concept: Shaping Your Dream Garden

With your input, we’ll create a concept plan that shows the layout and flow of your new garden. This stage is very much a two-way conversation — we’ll adjust and refine until the design feels just right for you.

Survey: Turning Ideas into Reality

Once you’re happy with the concept, we carry out a full survey. This includes checking levels, boundaries, existing features and trees. It gives us a complete picture of your site so the final design is accurate and achievable.

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Final Design: Your Garden’s Blueprint

The last step is your detailed design plan. It includes layouts, materials, planting suggestions and construction notes where needed. Think of it as a clear, practical blueprint — so you can see exactly how your dream garden will come to life.

Problems garden Landscape Design can solve for you…

Customers can benefit from hiring a Garden Landscape Design company to address a wide range of problems and challenges in their outdoor spaces. Here are some common issues that customers can have solved through professional garden landscape design:

Optimise Limited Space

Struggling with a small or awkwardly shaped garden? Our Tunbridge Wells garden designers specialise in clever layouts and space-saving landscaping ideas. We’ll help you make every corner usable, practical and beautiful.

Lack of Kerb Appeal

Boost your home’s kerb appeal with professional garden design. Whether you’re looking to sell or simply want to enjoy coming home every day, we can create a front garden that makes a lasting first impression.

Privacy and Screening

Need more privacy or want to block out an unsightly view? We design natural garden screens with trees, shrubs and fencing that look stylish while giving you the seclusion you’re after.

Drainage Issues

Fed up with water pooling on your lawn or damaging your plants? Our landscaping team can fix drainage issues with smart solutions like French drains, swales or rain gardens, protecting your garden year-round.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Turn your garden into an outdoor living room. From patios and decking to fire pits, outdoor kitchens and seating areas, we create spaces that are perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining friends.

Increase Property Value

A well-designed garden can add real value to your property. Investing in professional garden design in Kent and East Sussex makes your home more attractive to buyers and more enjoyable for you.

Plant Selection and Maintenance

Not sure what plants will thrive in your soil and climate? We’ll recommend the right plants for your garden and give you maintenance advice, so your outdoor space looks good all year round.

Personalised Aesthetics

Every client is different — and so is every garden. We’ll listen to your ideas and design a space that reflects your personality, whether that’s sleek and modern or full of cottage-style charm.

  • Full-service garden & landscape design, from concept through to build
  • High quality materials & craftsmanship — durable patios, elegant fencing, premium decking
  • Experience with projects large & small — historic homes, family gardens, contemporary styles
  • Local and reliable expertise in Tunbridge Wells, Kent & East Sussex

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN THAT INSPIRES OUTDOOR LIVING.

ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOORS

Make your garden more than just greenery — with Barker & Farris, you get a full garden & landscape design + build service that blends beauty, practicality and longevity. From patios and fencing to planting, terrace design and full garden makeovers, we’ve been creating stylish, useable outdoor spaces across Kent & East Sussex for years.

“They then executed the plan to perfection, and there were lots of small details we didn’t expect, such as fully covering all pathways in and out of the garden to save mess. I’d highly recommend Barker and Farris, they are great value too!”

Alex & Dom | Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Are you ready to elevate your garden’s potential?

At Barker and Farris, we’re all about delivering practical results. Our portfolio isn’t just a gallery; it’s a showcase of the hard work and attention to detail that goes into each project.

If you’re ready to discuss your garden goals, get in touch with us today.