About

Creative Responsible Design


Everything is connected and, every decision that shapes a garden has implications for the environment, wildlife and the people who use it. So, choose wisely!

My work is for Clients who want to understand their garden, make space for nature and who value thoughtful design over quick fixes.


My approach is collaborative and transparent. I take time to understand what you need, how you want to feel, and what will work best for your lifestyle and the space you have. 


I offer design-only services but, I can also support you through the build process with trusted landscapers.

I’m accredited by industry leading associations and committed to responsible, biodiversity-led design that has wider benefits.

Every project is delivered with professionalism, creativity and a genuine passion for getting it right!


Personal


For me, garden design is a perfect combination of problem solving, technical understanding and creativity.

I love communicating my ideas to Clients through my drawings and all my work is hand drafted which gives me a real connection to the spaces I work with and the designs I create.


Professional


I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and accredited by the Association of Professional Landscapers.

More information about the APL and the accreditation process can be found here:

https://www.landscaper.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-an-apl-member

I am also a Trustee and Director of Green Synergy Lincoln, a horticultural therapy space and community garden working with under-served communities to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.


Hannah Phillips is an APL accredited, professional garden designer and consultant specialising in SuDS, sustainable rain water use and sustainable garden design.


Sustainability Charter

  • Prioritise longevity in design over trends
  • Prioritise soft landscaping /permeable surfaces where possible
  • Include options to recycle and reuse materials on site
  • Consider the provenance and sustainability of new materials: Including carbon calculations and considering alternatives to high input materials where feasible
  • 'Right Plant Right Place' approach: Reducing required future inputs and intervention, considering climate change
  • To increase biodiversity, accounting for original site conditions
  • Actively encourage the inclusion of ‘wild’ spaces within gardens to support wildlife
  • Consider the use and management of water on site, providing opportunities for collection, attenuation & reuse where possible


Like lots of small businesses I'm trying to make better informed decisions about what I do and how I do it.  It's a work in progress:

Printing less, using online meetings where possible, electricity from renewable sources as well as continued learning and adjustment.  Some of the things I've done include:

Ciria - Designing SuDS

TQUK Environmental Sustainability Level 2

https://smallbusinessbritain.uk/green-skills-for-small-business-workshops

Wilding Gardens


Wildlife friendly and sustainable garden design Northamptonshire