At Vetiver, our garden design service is a thoughtful collaboration between site, client, and nature, led by Emmeline’s intuitive approach. Her style is not a fixed aesthetic but a site-specific response to each location’s unique qualities and the client’s vision. Whether designing structured, formal gardens for city homes or loose, relaxed plantings that seamlessly blend with country surroundings, Emmeline’s work blurs the line between cultivated and wild landscapes.
She delights in crafting dynamic gardens with a refined palette—from deep emeralds to vibrant, acidic greens—layering texture to create immersive, evolving environments. These gardens are designed to thrive, becoming enduring spaces for you to enjoy for years to come.
From the initial, complimentary site visit to the plant selection, and sourcing furniture, sculptural pieces, and accessories, we ensure that every detail is carefully considered. Our involvement spans the entire project, ensuring a cohesive vision from start to finish.
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If you’re like us and already dreaming up your spring planter creations, here’s a few tips:
*Incorporate branches for immediate structure and impact while you are waiting for those bulbs to bloom
*bulk it up with spring flowering perennials like rhododendron, hellebores or forsythia for enduring colour. They can be repurposed in your garden later too!
*pansies are a great choice for a long lasting colour pop
It’s amazing how long some flowers `keep on keeping on`—especially the wilder spring ones, like this flowering onion (pictured here). Even tulips have stayed with me for over a week, which still surprises me. And these ranunculus? They’ve dried into something quite lovely. Usually, their petals scatter like confetti while I’m rushing them off to the compost.
