BEFORE
REAR GARDEN, HOVE
Double fronted, Victorian house recently renovated inside, needed a garden to suit the contemporary, feature rich interior.
Rachel Goozee Garden Design are a full-service practice, offering innovative garden and landscape design, horticultural advice and planting schemes for private homeowners and architects looking to create beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces. We manage your project from concept to build, including initial consultation, the design process, construction and plant selection to final care and maintenance plans.
Based in Brighton our studio has designed gardens and landscapes within the local area as well as the Southeast, London and farther afield.
Good garden and landscape design has a sense of place. We work closely with our clients to create spaces that reflect their needs and style, compliment the surroundings and connect with the natural world.
Whether it’s a small city courtyard, country garden or new property development, we deliver projects that look exquisite and are built to last.
Beautiful contemporary landscapes
from small courtyards to large scale country gardens.
A tried and tested journey to create outdoor spaces for clients across the Home Counties and beyond.
We're currently working on some exciting new projects for domestic gardens and alongside award winning architects.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY:
“It was a absolute pleasure having Rachel design our garden, Rachel is very passionate about her work, loves the finer details and went out of her way to make our garden the perfect tranquil place for relaxation, wildlife and fun times with family and friends. We gave Rachel our budget and ideas that we had, and Rachel was quick to come back with a few different ideas, demonstrating she really listened to our requirements. We were able to easy visualize the end result through beautiful drawings in colour three dimensional images. Rachel also used her extensive knowledge of plants, trees and hard landscaping suppliers to make awesome recommendations. Rachel introduced us to a number of new and interesting materials, that we would never have found otherwise. When it was it time to find a landscape gardening company, Rachel helped source a variety of options, and was happy to work with them for them to give accurate estimates. Throughout the whole project Rachel was communicative, flexible and available. We couldn't be happier with the end result of our garden and we thoroughly recommend Rachel.”
Stuart Green
“Couldn't be happier with our stunning new garden. Rachel's designs turned an unworkable space into a place of calm and tranquility that we all adore. Rachel explained the process upfront and allowed us to pick and choose elements to suit our taste and budget. Before starting she introduced us to the timeless team who did the decking. The team could not have been more lovely to have around - wonderful people and no unexpected surprises. Fully recommend.”
Julie Barton
“ What an amazingly beautiful and unique garden Rachel Goozee has designed for us with the help of Mark and the Timeless team. Rachel has been patient and intuitive with us since the first talks about what we thought we needed in a new garden design and took our initial ideas much further to create a stunning and original design that completely balances everything in the space. The whole project has run smoothly and any concerns of ours were listened to and speedily dealt with throughout the project. We’d definitely recommend her and the Timeless gang for anyone who wants a truly special design that enhances and is sympathetic to its surroundings and creates a visually stunning yet practical garden.”
Corinna Ritchie
“Rachel is a breath of fresh air, she has transformed our small previously bland garden to an oasis of tranquility we love our outside space now! Rachel bings creativity, expertise and her approachable and sunny nature - we highly recommend her!”
Gavin Newsham
“Rachel has designed both a small front garden and larger rear garden here for me in Suffolk, different requirements for each but they are exactly what I needed them to be and am now enjoyIng the finished products a year and three years on. Rachel is so passionate and knowledgeable about what she does, I have recommended her to many and will continue to do so. Proof is in the pudding!”
Rhian Bayliss
“Rachel and Mark were absolutely fantastic at understanding the brief and designing a garden that is both beautiful and functional and that can be realised by a landscaper/ builder. They have been great fun to work with and have really supported us in getting the work done so we can start enjoying the fabulous garden! I couldn't recommend them highly enough.”
Laura Preece
“Over the last few years Rachel has helped me transform my well established but sadly a little wild garden into a well structured oasis that gives me pleasure every time I walk through. Her knowledge of plants and trees has enabled us to plan the various areas and I now have a gorgeous, easy to maintain garden. On top of that she is imaginative, passionate and an absolute joy to work with.”
Annette Day
“Rachel designed our beautiful front and back garden and continues to help with upkeep and the constant evolution of the garden. She is hugely knowledgeable about gardens, and both a fantastic gardener and garden designer. We look forward to working with her as our garden develops in the years to come!”
Tom Chapman
“As keen gardeners, some people may question why we needed to use a designer for our small, walled garden. But we would not have the beautiful space we enjoy today without the hard work and professionalism of Rachel Goozee Garden and Planting Design. Rachel’s knowledge of plants and materials helped us decide to ditch the lawn and create a garden full of light and texture. She listened carefully to how we used the garden and together we came up with some novel ideas to bring height into the space which adds interest over the winter too.
She handled everything from the design, appointing landscapers, to personally selecting trees, and she was there every step of the way. Rachel not only made the whole process stress free but a lot of fun too.”
David Sayer
“We are delighted with the design Rachel made for us. She helped us prepare our brief and then guided us through the whole process, including finding us excellent landscapers. Her design met all our needs, incorporated our existing favourite trees and yet surprised us with its freshness and originality. Her knowledge of plants is exceptional. She helped us choose plants that suit the conditions and complement each other, she sourced fine specimens from a range of nurseries and created a stunning effect.”
David King
“We met Rachel just after we had completed renovating our bungalow and having started work on the garden were at a loss what to do with it. She was a pleasure to work with from start to finish - she listened to what we wanted and came up with lots of ideas and suggestions we hadn't even thought of. Her knowledge and vision is amazing. We quickly realised when she presented her design that she had really taken on board what we were looking to achieve from our garden and she also encouraged us to make one or two changes which we are so glad we did. The plants supplied were all chosen by Rachel herself using local suppliers and were of the highest quality. The choice of plants has resulted in our garden looking in great shape at all times of the year.
We were so glad we met Rachel when we did she really does have an eye for detail, is extremely knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. We learnt so much from her and her passion for gardening has really rubbed off on us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Rachel to you.”
Julia Goatcher
“I used Rachel Goozee Garden Design for my new garden recently. We had a long conversation about what I wanted from my garden and how to achieve this. She provided a brilliant design and took all my likes and dislikes into account. She told me which plants would work best in the soil, and which would be hardy enough to survive in my very windy, exposed garden! She advised how and where to plant each shrub and tree, and was always on the end of the phone if I had a query. She is professional and reliable, and has amazing knowledge. I would highly recommend Rachel, you won't be disappointed!”
Shelley Targar
“I had no idea where to start with our garden, a modest, terraced courtyard that was increasingly unloved. With Rachel's expert guidance and enthusiasm it has been transformed into a welcoming, relaxing space that our family enjoys everyday. The difference is amazing. She turned our loose brief into a garden that surpassed my expectations of what was possible on our budget, within a tight space and the only access being through the house. Throughout the design process we felt informed and reassured, had regular contact from Rachel and her flair for design and problem solving became very apparent. Once we had signed off on the design she sourced wonderfully skilled and reliable landscapers - thank you Graham and team! - and regularly checked in on the build and planting (which she also sourced for us). Not only is she a skilled designer but she is great company and her energy and enthusiasm is infectious. The garden is now a space we use all the time - testament to her creativity and skill!”
David Phillips
“We would highly recommend Rachel for your garden project- she has guided us through the whole process from design to maintenance and is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, experienced and friendly. Throughout the design process, Rachel took time to fully understand our requirements and how we as a family want to use the space. The design reflects what we were looking for and the choice of planting is fantastic for our low maintenance preferences whilst also looking fabulous. The planting process has been really enjoyable, with Rachel teaching us about how to look after and maintain the garden. Rachel is an absolute pleasure to work with, we have all learned a lot and now have a wonderful garden to enjoy all year round.”
Tanya Skae
“Rachel's knowledge of planting and design is extensive. She has a wonderful eye for positioning plants and her approach to her work is passionate, fresh and contemporary. What stood Rachel apart from her peers was her personal touch when planning our garden. Rachel went that little bit further to get to know us as clients and this deeply informed her approach to the finished design. Rachel also offers follow up care and advice and this shows a genuine care for her clients and her work. I cannot recommend Rachel and her team highly enough.”
John J
“Rachel is a fabulous garden designer who has extensive knowledge about plants and soil. She designed a beautiful garden space for us carefully planting to meet our needs and soften the landscaping. Rachel’s expertise always comes to our rescue and she has great tips to share and is pro at it! This only shows her passion towards designing amazing gardens . Rachel also provides a good customer service. Well done Rachel and Team. May the good work continue.”
“Our garden was boring and a challenge, as it gets blasted by sea winds and storms. A chance meeting with Rachel led it it's transformation into a beautiful place that we get pleasure from every day. We have also had many compliments on it from friends and neighbours. Rachel is a huge personality in a small shell! She is full of enthusiasm and expertise. The day after our garden was planted we watched in horror as it was battered by over 24 hours of rain and storm force winds - but amazingly we lost hardly anything, proving that the choice of planting was spot on. Rachel has provided us with advice on care for the plants and we know we could contact her with any problems or queries. I have included a picture of one side - but this is in drought conditions so it looks a bit dry - but we are enjoying watching it mature. An unexpected bonus is the amount of bees and butterflies we now see. Super pleased!”