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GARDEN DESIGN THAT BRINGS NATURE CLOSER TO HOME

I've always been fascinated by the places most people walk straight past.

Forgotten railway embankments. Cracked concrete. Derelict corners where nature quietly returns. Long before I became a garden designer, those places taught me something that still shapes my work today.

Nature never really left.

Give it the opportunity and it quietly begins to reclaim the spaces we've forgotten. That simple idea changed the way I see gardens. Most people look at an overgrown plot or a tired lawn and see problems. I see possibility. Somewhere people can escape, slow down, reconnect with nature and spend more time outdoors.

That's why I started Steve Williams Landscapes.

To create gardens that become part of everyday life.

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SEEING potential

I'm a garden designer, photographer and co-founder of Wild City Studio.

I've never been interested in following trends or creating gardens that all look the same. What interests me is uncovering the character that's already there.

Every place has its own story.

Every client has their own way of living.

That's why every project starts with people, not plants. Understanding how you want to use a space always comes before deciding what goes into it.

Alongside my private practice, I've shared these ideas through the BBC, including Your Garden Made Perfect, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, writing and lectures.

As co-founder of Wild City Studio, I've taken the same thinking into public landscapes and community projects.

The ambition has never changed.

To help people reconnect with nature through better garden design.

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Urban gardens reimagined

No two gardens are the same, but every project begins with the same question:

What could this place become?

Sometimes the answer is hidden beneath neglected planting. Sometimes it's buried under concrete. More often than not, it's been there all along.

Most people think they need a bigger garden. I think they usually need a better idea.

My job is to help you see what's possible, then create a garden that feels as though it was always meant to be there.

Because the best gardens don't change your home.

They change how you live in it.

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Testimonials

The garden is fantastic! Beautiful! Amazing! A friend visited a few weeks ago that hadn't seen it before and he was blown away by it. He said it felt like being on holiday, which is how we feel about it. We're already picking things to eat from it and we're looking forward to the bounty ahead.

Mandy

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Bradford on Avon

Steve has completely transformed our garden into something we could only have dreamed of, incorporating lots of different ideas we threw at him. We now have a truly special garden that's multifunctional, full of nature and that our 4 year old loves to explore.

Alex & Suz

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Redland, Bristol

We were hooked on his creativity and eye for design. Biodiversity and ecology were really important to us, having two small children and living in a busy city, we needed a space that will grow and evolve with us and this is something that Steve is extremely passionate about.

Emma

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Stapleton, Bristol

Steve is a visionary, a dedicated professional with the ability to deliver beautiful and sustainable projects whilst never compromising on his values as a pioneering eco friendly garden designer. He champions reuse, recycling, naturalistic planting, and sustainable materials, and I am always thrilled to work along side him.

Becca

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Designer

To step outside barefoot with my 1 year old daughter each morning and wave "hello" to each new flower that appears, and to watch my 6 year old's face full of excitement when he picks herbs and strawberries and offers them to friends - it's what a garden is about really isn't it?

Leoni

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Clifton, Bristol

Steve took me through his design process, thinking about different spaces, materials, and plants. His design has given me so much to think about, but with a clear direction and framework. I feel that the changes we make to our garden, even if it is in stages, will ultimately give us the garden to relax, cook and entertain in.

Lisa

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Epsom, Surrey

Steve took our love of native hedgerows and woodland and brought it to life in our little garden. Steve's knowledge of plants, combined with a keen eye for architectural structure has given us a garden which has exceeded our wildest expectations. It is a constant delight and joy, no matter what the season.

Chris

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Lyme Road, Bath

It was really interesting to be talked through the design process and I'm so looking forward to implementing it, as it's not only achievable but also a brilliant layout and the planting is absolutely in line with our values and interests in terms of developing our green spaces.

Katy

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TBC

It was brilliant to have the opportunity to talk to Steve about my plans for the garden and get his advice. I had been undecided about how to redesign the garden for years, and how to make it good whilst being on a low budget. Being able to stand in my garden and share ideas with a wild garden expert was invaluable.

Gemma

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TBC

The workshop with Steve gave me a clear idea of hard standing versus planting, how to work with how we currently use the garden and also how to best navigate the roots around our existing tree. I have a planting list that I can pick and choose from, as well a paving plan to take to a contractor.

Siri

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Highgate