A well-designed garden transforms how you live outdoors. At First Garden Design, we create bespoke garden design plans for homeowners across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire and the Cotswolds.
Every garden we design is shaped around your lifestyle, your property and your ambitions — whether that’s a calm retreat, a family-friendly layout or a bold contemporary space.
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What Our Garden Design Service Includes
Our design service is built to give you a clear, practical and inspiring plan for your garden. Depending on your project, this may include:
Concept Plans
Creative layouts that capture the essence of your new garden.
Master Plans
Detailed drawings to guide a full transformation.
2D & 3D Visualisations
Helping you picture how spaces will flow before any work begins.
Planting Design
Considered schemes that add structure, colour and seasonal interest.
Practical Detailing
Material choices, lighting ideas and water features that bring depth and personality.
Every design is unique, ensuring your garden works beautifully with its setting.
Garden Design Styles Tailored to You
We don’t follow trends — we design gardens that reflect you and your property. Popular approaches include:
Contemporary Garden Design
Clean lines, outdoor living spaces and modern planting.
Family-Friendly Layouts
Safe, practical and flexible designs for everyday life.
Wildlife and Sustainable Gardens
Planting that encourages biodiversity and supports the environment.
Cotswold Character Gardens
Designs that harmonise with period stone houses and rolling countryside.
Compact Urban Gardens
Maximising space in Oxford, Bicester, Reading and other towns.
Local Expertise Across the Region
Our garden design service draws on years of experience working with varied landscapes across the counties:
In Oxfordshire, we often design gardens for historic townhouses in Oxford and larger family plots near Banbury and Witney.
In Buckinghamshire, clients in Aylesbury and Buckingham value designs that connect modern extensions with rural settings.
In Berkshire, our garden designs often focus on entertaining spaces for homes in Reading, Newbury and Windsor.
In Northamptonshire, village homes around Brackley and Towcester benefit from structured layouts and planting detail.
In the Cotswolds, we design sensitively for period cottages, barn conversions and contemporary country retreats.
This regional knowledge means every plan is creative, practical and suited to local character.
Consultancy as Your First Step
Most clients begin with our One-to-One Consultancy, which allows us to explore your ideas and guide you on the best design route. From there, we can move forward into tailored plans and illustrations.
Whether you’re planning a complete garden transformation or refining an existing space, our garden design service gives you the clarity and creativity to bring your ideas to life, get in touch now.
