Specialties
1 to One garden design is a small company based in Godalming, Surrey.
Frances Riley is Head Designer and plans, draws and consults with her clients to help them achieve a garden built from an idea and turned into reality. Garden design is a skilled and useful way to achieve an outdoor space which is a delight to use. Planting, features, paving and sitting areas are all key elements of good garden design, and are carefully placed with the garden to add interest.
Frances works with her husband, Robert who engineers the plans into real gardens.
She has B.A. with Honours in her field, and writes articles on gardening fro a Godalming magazine. She has practised for 20 years and her passion for innovative planting and use of colour in the garden is an inspiration.
Gardens designed throughout Surrey are to be found on the website at 1 to One Garden Design. Please do call to inquire how best we can serve your needs for your project- however small or large, and we will advise a way forwards.
History
Established in 1992.
1 to One Garden Design started in Shere, Surrey. Frances Riley has been promoting good garden design and planting design for many years, in the hope of inspiring her clients to develop or build a garden which enhances their quality of life and get the most out of their plot of land, however big or small.
The challenges can be huge- considering planning control, Tree Preservation Orders, difficult access to the house and many more obstacles on her way.
Her knowledge of practical issues and overcoming obstacles is one of her key attributes as she has a solid history of gardening hands on.
Meet the Business Owner: Frances R.
Frances trained under the London Open College Federation and then a B.A. garden design with First Class Honours from Kingston University.
She writes and freelances herself whilst managing the construction of her designs throughout the Surrey area. Garden Design offers her an ability to enhance any property , and it's value too. Most Surrey homeowners recognise the need to present a beautiful outdoor space if they are considering the sale of a their home.
A well designed garden is a place you look forward to being in. Your very own haven to retreat to, a happy place for your children to play in, or somewhere to spend time with your friends and family. I'll use my expertise and experience to guide you from start to finish.
