Garden Design Collective: Award-Winning Landscape and Garden Design

Garden Design Collective is a premier landscape design studio based in Cobham, Surrey, specializing in the creation of stunning and functional outdoor spaces. Led by Michelle Brandon, an RHS award-winning designer and qualified horticultural therapist with over 25 years of experience, the studio is dedicated to designing modern sanctuaries that embrace nature and enhance human wellbeing. The team at Garden Design Collective includes experts in horticulture, ecology, and creative arts, such as design assistant Ashley Cruickshank and ecological specialist Ben West. Their collaborative approach ensures that every project, from contemporary urban gardens in London to expansive country estates in South England, is deeply connected to the principles of biodiversity and sustainability. Beyond traditional landscape architecture, Garden Design Collective is renowned for its work in horticultural therapy, a practice that informs their designs to promote physical and mental health. This philosophy was highlighted in Michelle’s 2019 medal-winning show garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival. The studio provides a wide range of services, including site surveys, 2D and 3D design visualizations, bespoke planting plans, and professional construction oversight. In addition to client-focused design work, the organization fosters a vibrant community and membership program for aspiring and practicing designers, offering monthly guides, workshops, and expert-led discussions on garden design topics. Based in the heart of Surrey, Garden Design Collective continues to elevate outdoor surroundings through thoughtful, nature-led transformation and ecological conservation.