I contacted Julie (aka The Ordinary Gardener) after I lost my 120-year-old Ash tree. Losing the tree opened my garden to a huge range of possibilities with the help of Julies expert eye. As a professional garden designer, she was able to see ’the big picture’ and make changes to help the garden flow and create a whole new area within my garden which is stunning. Her wealth of experience and expert eye means that she chooses only the best plants that will thrive in the correct spot to give year-round focus, colour and interest. I have had friends use local garden designers in the East Yorkshire area, some getting computer-generated garden plans which bear little resemblance to the garden, site, plot and area so do beware, anyone can make you a pretty picture!

The secret of course is experience and a passion for gardening, garden design and plants which Julie has in abundance. I have no hesitation in recommending her skills. Julie calls herself The Ordinary Gardener, she gardens organically and has brilliant vision for any garden. I found it so helpful that Julie was able to identify areas that could be improved upon, and how to make the garden flow with the addition of some hard landscaping. Julie has a range of professionals she calls upon to work on hard landscaping, or structural design - all of whom have been a pleasure to do business with. It’s not just good garden design and structure that make a great garden, it’s the planting that makes the final and lasting flourish and this is where Julie excels. Julie’s gardens are not ‘instant’, she spends time understanding the garden, and the results are an absolute pleasure to enjoy, all year round.