The James Approach

I am Garden Designer based in Devon, UK. Gardens for me are places places you want to be in and explore. Not just something to look at from inside. Gardens evolve, grow and never sit still. That is the most exciting part for me as a Designer and as a Gardener.

I like to create spaces that draw you in. Somewhere you naturally find yourself at the end of a long day, first thing in the morning or simply with a cup of tea and your own thoughts.

My approach is hands-on and rooted in over a decade of practical experience, supported by a background in agriculture, a deep love and respect for natural and wildlife and a distinction in Garden Design from the Cotswold Gardening School.

I am drawn to gardens that feel alive, full of movement, scent, colour and a sense of peace. Spaces that support wildlife, where plants, insects and the environment work in balance, rather than through a heavy handed approach.

The aim of my designs is always to create a garden that feels personal to you, one that excites, calms and above all, is somewhere you genuinely want to be.