A great garden should feel effortless. It should be a place where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy being outdoors, without it feeling overdesigned or impractical. At Oakleigh Manor, we create bespoke garden designs for homeowners in Tenterden, carefully shaping outdoor spaces that feel natural, balanced, and personal.
With over 25 years of experience, we understand that good garden design is about more than how a space looks. It’s about how it works for you, your home, and your day-to-day life.
Every project starts with listening. Before we put pen to paper, our design team takes the time to understand what you want from your garden. Some clients come to us with clear ideas, while others simply know how they want the space to feel. Both are equally important.
Whether you’re looking for a calm retreat, a garden that’s easy to maintain, or an outdoor space for entertaining friends and family, we design around your lifestyle. Our aim is to create a garden in Tenterden that feels like it belongs to your home and enhances the way you use it.
One of the reasons our clients enjoy working with Oakleigh Manor is our in-house design and build service. From the first consultation through to the final planting, everything is managed by our own team. This includes garden designers, project managers, skilled craftsmen, and horticulturists, all working together from our Kent-based design studio and depot.
Because we handle every stage, the process is smoother, communication is clearer, and you have one main point of contact throughout. It also means your garden is built exactly as it was designed, without compromises or unexpected changes along the way.
We follow a clear and considered process to ensure every garden is designed properly and built to last.
We begin with a detailed survey of your garden in Tenterden, recording levels, boundaries, existing features, and access. At the same time, we create a design brief based on your ideas, priorities, and how you want to use the space.
Your landscape architect then produces a concept design that shows the overall layout and flow of the garden. This often includes 3D visuals, helping you picture the space before any work begins. We talk through the design with you, refine ideas, and provide early budget guidance.
Once you’re happy with the concept, we develop a detailed master design that includes all the information needed for construction. You’re welcome to visit our design studio to view materials, finishes, and planting options. From here, we produce a clear build specification and schedule, ready for our construction team to begin work.
If you’re thinking about redesigning your garden in Tenterden, we’d love to talk. You can call our friendly team on 0800 023 1310, email enquiries@oakleighmanor.co.uk, or get in touch via our contact form and we’ll arrange a time that suits you.
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or reworking an existing garden, Oakleigh Manor is here to help you create an outdoor space you’ll enjoy for years to come.
