My design ethic is all about using nature and its resources to enhance the space.

Having paving, decking, aggregates, walling, fencing, or water features in a garden are great but the best way to make the best of these elements are to use plants to soften, foil, cast shadows , provide textures, even provide structure to retain soil.

Jack Heard Garden Design use classic design to produce fresh gardens with clean natural materials.

A part-time job in a garden centre, aged 16, ignited an early interest in horticulture, which has over time bloomed into my passion.

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Following A levels, I trained as a CAD Designer but quickly realised the office environment was not for me and I was itching for something to get my hands dirty!

I returned to my interest in gardening and decided to make it my profession. I educated myself by reading books, magazines, articles on the internet and by real hands-on experience on small jobs and in my own garden. I then attended courses at Lackham College culminating in a City and Guilds in Garden Design.

Most recently I completed a diploma from the National Design Academy and also trained in the CAD programme Vectorworks. I also completed a 10 week course with Paul Hensey on sketchup.

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My design ethos is to upcycle the plants and hard landscaping already existing in a garden before introducing new elements. I then source local plants and materials at the best price to the customer.

I enjoy being as close to the project as possible, completing as much work myself as possible including, clearing, planting, sourcing materials and screening landscapers.

This ensures a consistent and high quality finish with a single vision.

I pride myself on being meticulous, motivated and creative, able to fulfill clients needs on every project.