Client Testimonials

Clevelands: A garden for sheltered housing. "A garden which was planned and executed by Arcadia, some years ago and still continues to receive much praise, delighting both residents and visitors."

Mr. Brett, Hon Secretary, W. Sussex.

"Emily inspired complete confidence since our first meeting with her professionalism and original creative ideas. The contract was clearly laid out with charges and costs and adhered to thoughout. Work commenced on time with experienced builders carrying out the work with minimum fuss and disruption. The finished design was exactly as shown on the original drawings and we were thoroughly satisfied with the whole service provided by Arcadia."

Mrs Bloom, E.Sussex.

"Our priorities were for our garden to be practical and low maintenance and this was achieved by a mixture of hard landscaping and clever planting. The whole process, from design and construction to planting was managed by Arcadia Garden Design which has transformed our garden from lifeless and little used into a vibrant and exciting area with all year round colour and interest that is great outdoor dining and entertaining in the summer."

Mr Gill and Miss Keer, E.Sussex

"We moved into a new house- there was a patio, but the rest of the 'garden' was a builder's tip: mounds of clay and masses of weeds. We asked Arcadia to design us a low maintenance garden that would look good all year. Emily talked to us about our lifestyle, budget and what we wanted: listened carefully, and then came up with detailed plans that took in our initial ideas but went beyond them, considering colour, texture of foliage, flowering times, shapes of spaces, trees and hedges, and several other aspects. We agreed the plans, and she then produced an action sheet, with dates for implementation. Her two subcontractors (earthmoving/paving/trellis; lawn) were both of very high quality and finished in time for planting; she supervised their work most carefully. She herself did all the stocking and planting- again to a very high standard. Now it is spring, and we are seeing the full effect take shape. Emily's commitment to the work was unfailing, and her energy unflagging; she did exactly what she said she would do, and the results are excellent. We are delighted that we chose her to design and realise our garden."

Mr and Mrs Soulsby, E.Sussex

"An excellent design: A complete rebuild from scratch executed quickly and efficiently. The result has been superb and we've had many admiring and envious remarks. The planting is informal and creative and has grown quickly to give a dense and natural look, which combines well with the hard landscaping. We enjoy being out there at almost any time of year. We have recommended Arcadia in the past and would do so again."

Mr Nichols and Mr Duncan. E.Sussex.

"Your brilliant design we have already taken great pleasure from the amazing diversity of colours and textures blooming."

Mr and Mrs Lowe W.Sussex

"The transformation from an urban concrete postage stamp to an inviting area offering tranquillity and function has been remarkable. The diversity of textures has been an outstanding success and is a changing spectacle as plants mature, wood weathers and, just occasionally, the smog lifts and the sun shines."

Mr Hill, London.