See You Outside.

From my studio in Whitstable, I design characterful gardens in London, Kent and across the South East of the UK.

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Design outside.

My name is Mark Hardy and I believe good design can positively change the relationship we have with our gardens.

When we work together, I’ll take time to get to know you, your home and how you want to use your outside space. The result will be a garden that suits the way you live and feels completely at home in its surroundings.

About Me
Mark Hardy Garden Designer smiling with glasses standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence.

For a better
everyday life outside.

A well-designed garden can make everyday life that little bit better. A place to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends or simply spend quality time outside. Getting the Design right makes all the difference, allowing the garden to become a natural extension of your home.

How I Work
View through sliding glass doors of a backyard with a patio, garden, and a black wooden studio. The patio has outdoor seating with cushions, and there are potted plants with purple flowers and lush green bushes around.

A garden for life,
not just for instagram.

From coastal gardens in Kent to urban roof terraces in London and country house gardens across the South East, I design outside spaces of all shapes and sizes. Each design responds to the architecture of the home, the character of its surroundings and the opportunities the site presents.

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What my clients think:

  • A close-up of an Allium with an oval-shaped flower head that is green at the bottom and transitions to pink at the top, surrounded by other plants with purple flowers in the background.

    "Our back garden was a real challenge and not somewhere we enjoyed spending any time. Mark completely reimagined the space, pushing us gently to trust his design process, and the results are incredible!”

    Vicky, Kent.

  • Close-up of a pink and green flower in a garden with other similar flowers and green foliage in the background.

    “I felt Mark loved the project & garden as much as I do and that sense of being ‘in it together’ was really wonderful.”

    Nick, Kent

  • A close-up of a purple and green flower among other similar flowers in a garden setting.

    “Working with Mark was a joyful experience. He listened to our hopes for the garden and translated these into a beautiful reality, beyond what we could ever have imagined."

    Jess, Kent.

  • A close-up of a purple-tipped green flower bud in a garden with blurred flowers and greenery in the background.

    "Mark went above and beyond to make our garden magical. We cannot recommend him enough!”

    Georgie, Kent.

  • Close-up of an ornamental onion flower with a rounded, elongated cluster of tiny purple and green buds on a tall green stem, with blurred purple and green flowers in the background.

    "Mark's attention to detail was exceptional and he was very collaborative with our team throughout the build. The clients are very happy with the garden and we look forward to working with Mark again on future projects.”

    Project Manager, Belderbos Landscapes, London

  • A close-up of a pink and green flower in a garden with blurred purple and pink flowers in the background.

    “Mark designed a beautiful garden for us, creating the perfect place to entertain friends and relax. From paving, to lighting and planting, every detail has been so thoughtfully considered. His creativity, support and eye for detail is amazing and we’re so grateful to him for making our garden everything we’d hoped for.”

    Sarah, Margate

Words & Pictures

Keep up to date on live projects, get garden design advice & ideas, read recent press & media coverage and discover things I’ve learnt along the way in my ‘Design Journal’.

I update this section of my site on a weekly basis, so stay tuned!

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A cottage garden with a Hay Palissade table in rust red and six matching chairs, next to a house with a sliding glass door. The grave garden has Mediterannean plants, including succulents and flowering bushes, with a large rock.