Garden Design with Planting Expertise at Its Heart
Twenty years of designing gardens has taught me one thing above all: the best ones aren't finished the day the last plant goes in - they keep evolving. A border planted this spring looks different, and better, by its second year, and better again by its fifth, because it's built from grasses and perennials that grow into their space, season on season.
That's the naturalistic approach I bring to every garden: structure and rhythm built from drift, repetition and seasonal change, with hard landscaping kept to what the space genuinely needs.
Twenty years of experience means I can picture not just how your garden will look on day one, but how it will fill out, mature and change over the years - and I design for that whole journey, not just the opening photograph.
As featured in House & Garden Magazine!
Complete Garden Design
Layout, structure and planting designed together from the first sketch - not plants added to a space someone else laid out.
-
Naturalistic by Principle
Grasses and perennials in drift and repetition. Structure earned from the planting, not poured in concrete.
-
Plants Chosen Right
Plants carefully chosen for your soil and conditions.
-
Beauty All Year Round
Seasonal colour, texture and interest through every month.
-
Any Garden, Any Size
Creative planting solutions for spaces large or small.
-
Stress-Free Service
Full service from design and sourcing to planting.
Owen Brooks - Garden Designer & Plantsman, 20 Years
I'm not a studio. There's no team of five between you and the person actually designing your garden - from the first conversation to the plants going in the ground, it's me.
I've spent 20 years learning what a garden needs to feel alive rather than installed: the soil, the light, the way a space is actually used, and the plants that will thrive in exactly those conditions and get better as they settle in.
Based in Brighton, working across Sussex and the South East.
Conversation & Brief
From your brief to a thoughtfully designed planting mood board.
Garden Design
Detailed planting scheme with maintenance guidance and quote.
Boots On?
Soil enriched, plants sourced and then beautifully planted.
Aftercare
Regular visits to monitor growth and make gentle adjustments.
Reviews from Owen’s Clients
See what previous clients have shared about their experience, and why they chose PurelyPlanting for their gardens.
Questions & Answers
How does the planting design process work?
Every project begins with a consultation where Owen discusses your ideas and how you would like your garden to feel. After assessing the space, soil and light conditions, he creates a planting design tailored to your garden. Once agreed, the plants are sourced and professionally installed.
How do you choose the right plants for my garden?
Plant selection is based on your garden’s soil, light levels, aspect and overall style. Owen chooses plants that complement your home while ensuring they thrive in the conditions available, creating a balanced scheme that develops beautifully through the seasons.
Do you offer help after the garden has been planted?
Yes. Owen offers aftercare visits during the year to check how the planting is establishing, offer guidance and suggest adjustments if needed, helping your garden continue to grow and flourish.
Ready to Transform Your Garden?
Get in touch with Purely Planting to discuss your planting ideas and arrange a design consultation.
