Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design and Installation Services
The Palace Gardener is an established garden design company with over twenty years' experience in creating and maintaining diverse outdoor spaces. Founded by Mark Holman, a trained horticulturalist and garden designer, the business combines formal education from the Royal Horticultural Society and Guildhall with practical expertise in designing gardens ranging from urban rooftops to country estates. The team specialises in sustainable, client-focused designs, offering full project management from concept to installation.With accolades including RHS Chelsea Flower Show awards and collaborations on high-profile projects like Prince George's garden, the company prioritises client collaboration, technical precision, and long-term garden viability. Mark's background in fine art and horticulture informs a unique approach that balances aesthetics with functionality, supported by partnerships with top nurseries and contractors.
Services
Garden Design
Installation
Project Management
Consultation
Talks
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 25 years' experience in horticulture and garden design
- RHS-trained professionals with Chelsea Flower Show accolades
- Full project management from concept to completion
- Sustainable designs integrating art and environmental considerations
- Collaboration with award-winning nurseries and contractors
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Hard working and creative eye
Enhanced the experience
Competent plantsman
Trustworthy services
Planting draws you in
Services
Garden Design
We create tailored garden designs combining artistic vision with horticultural expertise. Our process includes site analysis, client consultations, and technical drawings to ensure functional, sustainable spaces. Services cater to residential and commercial properties, from small courtyards to large estates.
Installation
Full garden installation services from hardscaping to planting. We manage contractors and use premium materials sourced from specialist nurseries. Projects ensure precise execution of designs while maintaining budgetary control and timelines.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management covering budgeting, contractor coordination, and quality control. We handle all stages from groundwork to planting, ensuring designs are implemented exactly as planned with minimal client involvement.
Consultation
Expert horticultural consultations for garden improvements or problem-solving. Services include site visits, soil analysis, and tailored recommendations to enhance existing spaces sustainably and cost-effectively.
Talks
Educational talks on garden design principles and horticultural practices. Delivered by Mark Holman, covering topics from perennial planting to show garden creation for societies and professional organisations.
People
Mark Holman
Head Garden Designer
Founder with 25 years' experience in horticulture and garden design. Trained by RHS and Guildhall, MA in Fine Art. Featured at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Channel 5's The Great British Garden Design Challenge.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design services including site analysis, technical drawings, and project management for residential and commercial properties.
Do you manage garden installation projects?
Yes, we offer complete project management from groundwork to planting, ensuring designs are implemented precisely as planned.
Which areas do you serve?
We work across the UK, with particular expertise in London, Cornwall, and the Cotswolds.
Can you help with garden consultations?
Yes, we offer tailored consultations for garden improvements, including soil analysis and sustainable planting advice.
Are your designs sustainable?
All our designs prioritise sustainability through native plant selection, water management, and environmentally responsible materials.
Have you worked on award-winning projects?
We've won awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and created gardens for Prince George at Thomas's School in Battersea.
