Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design and Landscaping Services in Brighton
Established in 2007, Lilybud Gardens by Design has cultivated a reputation for transforming outdoor spaces across Sussex. Our expertise spans garden design, landscaping, and planting plans, delivered by a team led by Lisa Attwell, a qualified garden designer with a Royal Horticultural Society certification. We combine technical precision with creative vision, offering 3D design visualisations and collaborative consultations to ensure client visions become reality. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our use of eco-friendly materials and biodiversity-focused planting strategies. With over 300 completed projects, we provide comprehensive garden solutions from initial concept to post-installation aftercare.Our process includes detailed site analysis, mood board presentations, and a complimentary six-month follow-up visit to ensure long-term satisfaction. Operating with ethical practices, we prioritise local suppliers and materials to reduce environmental impact while maintaining design excellence. The team's extensive horticultural experience, including three years managing a historic walled garden, informs every project's practical and aesthetic considerations. We work with trusted landscapers and specialists to deliver high-quality installations that align perfectly with our designs. Our approach balances artistic flair with functional outdoor living spaces, catering to both large estates and compact urban gardens.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting Plans
Consultation
Eco-Friendly Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 3D garden visualisations and detailed design plans
- Our team includes RHS-certified horticultural experts
- We use eco-friendly materials and biodiversity-focused planting
- Complimentary six-month aftercare visit included
- Over 300 successful garden transformations completed
What people say
Beautiful peaceful space
Thrilled with results
Creative yet practical
Excellent aftercare
Stunning patio transformation
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design process begins with detailed consultations to understand your vision and practical needs. We create scaled 2D plans with full-colour 3D perspectives showing multiple garden views. Using advanced visualisation tools, we present fly-through videos and mood boards to help you experience the proposed design before any work begins.
Landscaping
We transform garden designs into reality through professional landscaping services. Our network of trusted contractors ensures precise implementation of hardscaping elements like patios, paths and walls. We oversee construction phases to maintain design integrity and quality standards throughout the installation process.
Planting Plans
Our planting plans create vibrant, seasonally-interesting gardens using carefully-selected plants. We specialise in wildlife-friendly planting schemes that benefit pollinators while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The service includes plant sourcing, installation, and ongoing maintenance advice tailored to your specific garden conditions.
Consultation
Initial garden consultations help establish your requirements and budget. We conduct site surveys to assess existing conditions and create tailored design briefs. Our consultation includes reviewing your style preferences through extensive portfolio examples and mood boards to define your garden's future direction.
Eco-Friendly Solutions
We integrate environmentally-conscious practices throughout our projects. This includes sourcing local materials to reduce transport emissions, creating drought-resistant planting schemes, and incorporating wildlife-supporting elements. Our sustainable approach balances ecological responsibility with beautiful, functional garden spaces that adapt to changing climate conditions.
People
Lisa Attwell
Founder & Lead Designer
Lisa holds the Royal Horticultural Society General Certificate with commendation and has formal qualifications in garden design from Hadlow College and the University of Greenwich. With extensive experience including managing a three-acre historic walled garden, she brings both technical expertise and creative vision to every project.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including 3D visualisations, planting plans, and hard landscaping. Our process begins with a consultation and site analysis followed by detailed design proposals.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer complete garden transformations from initial concept through to landscaping installation, working with trusted contractors to ensure design accuracy during construction.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We prioritise eco-friendly materials, local sourcing, and biodiversity-enhancing planting schemes. Our designs address climate challenges through drought-resistant planting and sustainable drainage solutions.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Sussex including Brighton, Worthing, Shoreham, Steyning, Arundel, Pulborough and Lewes, with projects ranging from small urban gardens to large country estates.
Is aftercare included?
Yes, we provide a complimentary six-month follow-up visit to assess plant health and offer maintenance advice, ensuring your garden continues to thrive after installation.
Reviews (7)
Elizabeth Lyne
Oct 15, 2021
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I couldn't be happier with my new garden. Lisa and her team were excellent in every way from the initial consultation, the design and the actual build. Everybody loves the result!
Diana Fynn
Dec 23, 2019
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I asked Lisa for some advice on replacing my old deck. She gave me the name of Dave, who works with her on some of her landscaping projects. Dave was charming, efficient and very professional in his approach, taking pride in doing a good job. Thank you Lisa for the recommendation and Dave for the work - I couldn't be more pleased with the results! Diana
Steve Creed
Dec 14, 2019
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Great garden design and installation service. Right from our initial enquiry Lisa and the team provided excellent service. She listened carefully to what we wanted and came back with two options. Once we decided which one to go with she and her team did all the landscaping and planting. Now we have a great garden ready to enjoy as the summer is just beginning.
Paul Massey
Dec 08, 2019
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Lisa and her friendly, hard-working team have transformed a tired, unusable space into a cool, modern garden which makes the most of the west-facing aspect. We asked for a garden that was lower maintenance with two separate seating areas and lots of flower power and the result has surpassed our expectations. David, the landscaper, worked tirelessly during some difficult weather and both he and Lisa kept us fully informed about any changes throughout the process. Lisa's follow-up advice on plant care has been excellent. Were loving our new garden.
Laura Williams
Jul 30, 2019
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Lisa was so incredibly helpful. She undertook a short consultation for us and was very concerned that we get the best for our small budget. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and are looking forward to working together on our garden.
Hugo Shaw
Nov 03, 2018
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Having moved into a new house, we were faced with a once-loved garden that had grown wild.
Lisa took our simple ideas for what we wanted from a new garden and helped convert them into a vision for a space that delivered on everything we wanted. The programme of works involved complete clearance of our previous garden followed by significant hard landscaping and then a major planting scheme. We are very happy with our new garden and look forward to many happy years spent outside.
Lisa took our simple ideas for what we wanted from a new garden and helped convert them into a vision for a space that delivered on everything we wanted. The programme of works involved complete clearance of our previous garden followed by significant hard landscaping and then a major planting scheme. We are very happy with our new garden and look forward to many happy years spent outside.
Ruth Keys
Nov 01, 2018
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I chose Lilybud because I liked what I saw in the portfolio on the website. It was a pleasure to work with Lisa. I felt she understood what I wanted. My garden has been transformed from a sad patch of grass to an intimate seaside garden that is a pleasure to sit in, but equally a pleasure to look at from the house. I am happy to recommend her.
