​PAULA NAPPER     GLCM (Hons), PGCE, Dip. Garden Design

I love to create naturalistic gardens that make a house feel settled in to its surroundings whatever its age.  To be interesting and beautiful a garden needs a good balance of hard and soft textures, to create a visual journey and most importantly, to be simple.  Getting to the heart of your requirements as a client and stripping away unessential features and meaningless 'clutter' is crucial to giving you a garden that is aesthetically pleasing, accessible and a relaxing experience.    

I enjoy exploring innovative ideas and materials to bring a design element that is unique to each client.  I believe in using quality materials that have longevity and are therefore kinder to the planet.  My ethos is to promote the local ecology by creating gardens that promote biodiversity and encourage wildlife.   

I am a graduate of the London College of Garden Design, based at Kew, where I studied under acclaimed designer Andrew Wilson.

I was awarded a gold medal for 'The Lavender Garden', a show garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2016, a project in collaboration with two design colleagues.

Prior to becoming a garden designer I worked for fifteen years in investment banking as an executive director, managing teams in London, Frankfurt & India.  It has given me the experience to deal effectively with the needs of clients and manage design-and-build projects.

A garden re-design can mean significant investment of time and money.     Choosing a designer to plan and oversee build of your garden will avoid costly mistakes and ensure you as a client receive a garden that is unique to you and exceeds your expectations.

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Qualifications

Professional Diploma in Garden Design                                          [London College of Garden Design, Kew, Richmond]
RHS Level 2 Horticulture, Theory & Practical                                   [Bromley College & Hadlow College, Kent]
Certificates can be provided upon request.

​Pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers.
​Professional insurance provided by Zurich Insurance PLC.