Bespoke. Naturalistic. Sustainable. Symbolic. Timeless.
Gardens
Vicky Jolly is a contemporary garden designer based in Gloucestershire, specialising in the creation of naturalistic landscapes rich in symbolism, artistry, whilst creating a sense of timelessness and resilience in an ever changing environment.
Discover how your garden can become a personal expression of meaning, beauty, and contemporary natural design.
Our Approach
With a deep focus on craftsmanship and carefully curated details, every project is approached as a bespoke collaboration, offering clients an engaging and personal design experience.
Symbolic & Timeless
The essence of our garden designs lies in meaning and symbolism, creating outdoor spaces that great a sense of belonging that grow richer and more timeless as nature evolves.
Naturalistic
Our strong design form establishes bold, confident layouts, balanced by a thoughtful interplay of hard and soft landscaping to achieve a harmonious, naturalistic feel. Embracing the beauty of nature, our approach brings structure and planting into dialogue with the wider landscape, enhancing biodiversity and micro-climates while creating immersive spaces where both humans and wildlife can fully embrace nature.
Resilience & SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability and resilience is central to our design philosophy. Aimed at enhancing biodiversity, we carefully select planting, responsibly source materials, incorporate sustainable drainage systems and create diverse wildlife habitats. Each garden is thoughtfully designed to adapt to changing environments, evolving gracefully over time to stand the test of time.
The Design Journey
Our garden design process is a collaborative, tailor-made, stage-led journey in which we work closely with you and renowned specialists across the industry to create a bespoke, immersive, and engaging design. Each phase is carefully developed and presented for your approval before progressing, ensuring clarity, confidence, and alignment at every stage of the design process.
FAQs
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The timeline depends on project size and complexity. Usually, the outline design phase takes about four weeks after the site analysis and survey. After the client approves the design, the contractor sets the build schedule. We will take into consideration any time frames requested by the client.
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Every garden is bespoke, varying in size and complexity, meaning there is no standard cost.
However the costing methodology used for small to mid-sized gardens, design fees are usually charged as a fixed lump sum, while larger projects are typically managed on a sliding-scale basis of around 10–20% of the total construction cost.
All fees shall be reviewed with the client at various project milestones and shall be clearly set out in the fee proposal document.
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Our gardens are rooted in sustainability through the use of native and high pollinating planting, locally and where possible reclaimed materials. Particular care and attention is given in creating wildlife habitats such as bug hotels or water bodies. Water management techniques are promoted through permeable solutions and storage/irrigation methods.
Finally you will never find artificial grass or plants added into our designs!
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Working with a garden designer alongside an architect just makes everything feel more joined-up. Instead of the garden being an afterthought, the house and landscape are designed together so they naturally flow into each other. Things like levels, materials and views all line up, indoor spaces extend easily outside, and the garden softens and complements the architecture. It usually leads to fewer compromises, a smoother build process, and a home and garden that feel balanced, thoughtful and great to live in.
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Yes—our garden designs are carefully planned to ensure year-round appeal. We consider planting seasons, local climate, and seasonal variations to create interest throughout the year, even when flowers are not in bloom. By incorporating pockets of texture, form, and foliage, every part of the garden offers something engaging in every season. Understanding how you use your garden—and which areas are enjoyed at different times of the year—is central to the design, and a thorough site analysis ensures these factors are fully considered.
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Yes - A topographical survey is required as it provides a detailed map of your site, showing its levels, slopes, boundaries, and existing features. It provides the foundation for a garden design that works with the land, helping us make informed decisions, optimise space, manage drainage and sunlight, and ensure sustainability. It also reduces construction risks and provides essential data for planning permission where needed, ensuring your garden is both beautiful and practical. We shall work with verified surveyors for the survey to be conducted.
Planning permission may be required if your garden design includes significant structures, changes to boundaries, or is in a protected area such as a conservation zone. It ensures any alterations comply with regulations, respect neighbouring properties, and safeguard the environment.
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Yes a contract shall be agreed between all parties involved and shall be based on the JCLI Homeowners Agreements