Garden design practice since 2002
Beautiful, timeless gardens, sympathetic to their landscape.
Based on the border of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire, we undertake private commissions throughout the UK, from small London gardens to large country estates.
Profile
Every garden is unique and should reflect the lives of its owners.
Set up in 2002, Justin Spink Ltd is a garden design practice, renowned for creating beautiful and timeless gardens, sympathetic to their surrounding landscape.
Supported by a dedicated and professional team, Justin works closely with all his clients and is involved in each stage of every project. He likes to maintain an ongoing relationship with his clients, and is always pleased to advise as a garden matures and develops.
The surrounding landscape and architecture are carefully taken into consideration, and the materials we select are always sympathetic to the local vernacular. Encouraging local wildlife is integral to us and is keenly reflected in our planting schemes.
- Established
- 2002
- Studio
- Woolstone, Oxfordshire
- Commissions
- Throughout the UK
Selected works
Gardens from London to the Cheviots.
What we design
From terraces and borders to woodland, water and wild flower meadows.
Sustainability and ecology are at the heart of all our projects. Our garden designs typically include:
- 01 Terraces, outside seating areas, summerhouses and pergolas
- 02 Drives and parking areas
- 03 Herbaceous borders and prairie meadows
- 04 Kitchen gardens, potagers and greenhouses
- 05 Orchards and arboretums
- 06 Bulb and wild flower meadows
- 07 Woodland and water gardens
- 08 Swimming pools, pool houses and tennis courts
- 09 Sculpture, water features and furniture
Philosophy
“Through contrasts, of simplicity and detail, colour and texture, mass and void, contemporary and romantic, we strive to create a succession of varied experiences which will entice the beholder to explore.”
Process
Nine stages, from the first site meeting to a garden that matures.
Justin is involved at each stage, and every aspect of the garden is specified in detail before a spade goes in the ground.
01Harewood Barn
Brief
An initial site meeting with the client enables us to gain an understanding of the client’s requirements and wishes for the garden, and gives us a sense of the place.
02Blewburton Hall
Topographical Survey
The topographical survey forms the basis for all future design work and is commissioned using an independent surveyor.
03Blewburton Hall
Masterplan
Using the brief and the topographical survey, we develop a scaled and annotated masterplan which includes information on materials and a general planting palette.
04
Projected Costing
Before undertaking further detailing, we produce a projected budget for the overall project.
05Blewburton Hall
Construction Drawings
Construction drawings typically include setting out drawings, sections, elevations, lighting and irrigation plans, and a schedule of works.
06South Farm
Planting Plan and Schedules
A meeting with the client to agree the planting palette leads on to the production of detailed planting plans and plant schedules.
07Medlar House
Tender
We produce a bill of quantities for all items required to construct and plant the garden.
08
Construction
We work with the contractor for the duration of the build to keep the project on track.
09
Management
Upon completion, we hand over the garden to be cared for by its owners and their garden team.
See the full process
Begin a project
Tell us about your garden
Whether it is a small London garden or a large country estate, Justin is involved in every stage. Call the studio or send a short enquiry and we will be in touch.