STEPHEN WOODHAMS Design Ltd has been established for 25 years and specializes in the design of urban gardens, roof gardens and country gardens in the UK, Mediterranean and farther afield. The practice's award-winning gardens are best known for their architectural character and lush, elegant planting that incorporates an eclectic mix of textures and colours. They first introduced the 'inside/outside' concept when designing gardens for the 1995 Chelsea Flower Show and it is still a signature of their creations.
Inspiration is drawn from many diverse sources, including cutting-edge materials, historic gardens from around the world, dramatic landscapes, colours in nature, the play of light, reflections in water and the way plants grow in their native habitat. New or industrial materials are often used in conjunction with traditional planting techniques and sustainability is always a consideration.
The practice has won numerous awards over the years, the latest of which was the Gold Trophy from the RHS for the Best Trade Stand at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010. Its work has been featured in many publications, including Homes & Gardens, Garden Design Journal, House & Garden, Hello! and You magazine. Stephen Woodhams is the author of four other books on garden design and flowers.
www.stephenwoodhams.com