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New-build gardens

A blank slate is full of potential — let me help you unlock it

 

If you’ve moved into a new build, you’ve probably discovered that “garden” often means a patch of turf, compacted soil (and probably builders' rubble), and a fence. No shade, no privacy, and very little to make it feel like yours.

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That’s where I come in. I specialise in transforming new-build gardens into vibrant, welcoming spaces that feel like they’ve always belonged — designed for beauty, practicality, and the way you want to live.

 

The Challenges I Solve

  • Poor Soil Quality – I evaluate soil conditions using visual and horticultural indicators and specify how it should be prepared before planting.

  • Lack of Structure – I design layered combinations of trees, shrubs and planting to create privacy, shelter and year-round interest.

  • Flat, Featureless Layouts – I design gardens with height, texture and gentle focal points so they feel rich and alive throughout the year.

 

Why Choose a Plant-led Designer?

 

New-build gardens need a different approach to established ones. Getting the structure and planting right from the start saves you years of trial and error — and avoids expensive mistakes.

Whether you want a low-maintenance retreat, a wildlife-friendly haven, or a space for entertaining, I’ll create a planting-led design that works with your style, budget, and lifestyle — and grows more beautiful with each passing season.

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Book Your Garden Discovery Session

 

New-build garden designs start from £750.

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Download our New-Build Garden Brochure here 

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From Empty Plot to Living Garden

Every garden has a starting point. These transformations show how thoughtful design and the right planting choices can turn even the barest space into something inviting, functional, and full of life.

Before — an uninspiring rectangle of grass

A bare patch of grass with no privacy, colour, or sense of place.

New build garden BEFORE image

After — A Modern, Plant-Led Garden

Raised sleeper beds, a charcoal-painted fence, gravel and paver path, and layers of perennial and evergreen planting transform this blank space into a welcoming garden with privacy, texture, and
year-round interest the owners love.

New build garden BEFORE image
Garden AFTER image showing beds

See my Gallery section for some of the many gardens we have brought to life

©2026 by Enchanted Gardens. Plant-led garden design in Leicestershire. Established in 2019. 

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