Gardens For Life

The Art Of Good Design

Antony Henn

“We're not just garden designers; we are horticultural experts with an unwavering love for nature. ”

Curating outdoor sanctuaries that align your idea harmoniously with nature, offering a bespoke experience built into every design.

From that very first conversation to the finishing touches of your newly planted garden, we offer a comprehensive experience that's second to none. And our connection to your garden doesn't end at the initial design and planting phase; we're committed to its long-term care. It's a reflection of the commitment you're making in crafting a masterpiece, a garden for life.

No two gardens are the same, and that is why we believe in offering a complete and wrap around garden service. Design consultancy, landscape and plant design, site management, planting and aftercare management.

our approach

Consultations are free of charge and allow us to get to know you and your garden, from which we can create the perfect garden.
We create all aspect of the designs. From the initial sketches on site to a digitally constructed top plan, with construction and planting details as required.

We know how good your garden can look and so we will help you manage all aspect of the build, from introduction of landscapers through to the finish build.
Different levels of management can be offered depending on your requirements.

We take care of the headache of finding landscapers. We will introduce you to multiple companies so you can find the right match for you at the right cost.

Our history is with the plants, so we welcome all planting projects whether enhancement planting, one of borders or a complete revamp of a blank canvas.
We will also produce full planting plant and plant lists can be produced as required.

Meet the Team

Antony Henn

FOUNDER & DESIGNER
Antony Henn has been involved in Horticulture all his life. In the early part of his career, Antony worked on a specialist nursery in Holland. With a keen interest in architecture and design, setting up a garden design business so in 1992 Gardensforlife was born! Since then Antony has worked on many amazing garden projects for prestigious clients.
Charlie de le Vingne

DESIGNER & PLANTING MANAGER
Charlie first discovered gardening as a way to find peace of mind and stay connected with nature. Studying at both Shuttleworth College and the British Academy of Garden Design has given Charlie a well rounded education which has been enhanced by her hands on experience as both a Garden designer and horticulturalist over the past 10 years. .
Mike Blackett

DIGITAL DESIGNER
Mike started as a brand designer and has been working along side Antony for a number of years to create digital plans and construction details for landscapers
Lewis Cripps - Collister

MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Lewis has been involved in Gardens for as long as he could weald a spade, he started working with his family after leaving education an has never looked back. We are really lucky to have him as part of the team. The passion he has for plants is evident in the attention and care in brings to all his garden projects.