A lush Urban garden in Bristol, UK. With a brick/clay paver pathway, various flowering plants, potted greenery, and outdoor furniture. Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens.

St George, Bristol

My own garden, located in East Bristol.

Part of a modern housing development where the soil is shallow, stony, and extremely challenging. The planting has been carefully designed to thrive in these conditions, creating a resilient and characterful space that reflects both the site and ourselves.

North facing and close to the River Avon, the garden’s palette draws on local native species such as Willow, Cornus and Alder, forging connections to the surrounding landscape and encouraging wildlife to visit.

Salvaged paving slabs, reclaimed clay pavers and crushed waste concrete as gravel combine to form the hard landscape palette, harmonious in tone to the surrounding properties.

Three seating areas are positioned to follow the movement of the sun: a simple breakfast perch on reclaimed timber blocks catches the morning light, a dining space at the far end of the garden makes for an ideal spot for lunch, and a comfortable sofa area captures the warmth of the evening, often spent with friends.

As a garden designer, this space has become my playground. A living sketchbook for experimentation, and a personal retreat for reflection and inspiration during the working day.

A brick/clay paver garden path bordered by colourful flowers and plants in an urban garden in Bristol, UK. Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens.
An urban garden retreat, with a corner outdoor sofa a small wooden table surrounded by lush green plants and trees. Designed as a space for people and wildlife by Freddie Strickland Gardens.
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View of a lush garden with various green plants, flowers, small trees, potted plants, a bird bath, and a stone and brick pathway. Urban Garden design by Freddie Strickland Gardens in Bristol, UK.
Close-up Iris and anenome flowers, blue and white growing by a small garden pond. Bristol Garden Design, Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens. UK
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A garden at dusk with a brick pathway surrounded by various flowering plants and greenery, illuminated by small outdoor lights. Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens.
A garden at dusk with illuminated pathway, lush green plants, colorful flowers, small garden pond, and decorative lights. Bristol Urban Garden Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens.
A cozy garden pathway at dusk with blooming plants, a small pond, and outdoor lights. Designed by Freddie Strickland Gardens in Bristol, UK.
A 'before' shot of the garden, before Freddie Strickland Gardens designed the space

Before