Garden Design in Folkestone
Ivy & Whyte Garden Design has been establishedrnfor over 10 years in Folkestone
We are coastal garden design experts
We have designed and planted gardens all over the town, from coastal properties in East Cliff to large inland gardens in Cheriton. We are coastal garden design experts and we have even written a book which you can buy here.
When designing gardens in Folkestone, we have to consider a wide range of elements including the harsh coastal winds, the stunning views and the bright sunny rays. That’s why it is important to get us on board to guarantee that your coastal garden thrives along the Folkestone coast. When designing gardens we consider what your ideal layout will be, pairing this with a unique, beautiful and practical material palette to complement your existing surroundings.
As we have been settled along the Kent coast for many years, we have established good relationships with local landscapers and suppliers. These close relationships mean that we work together to ensure we get your garden built to the highest standards whilst also being a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
We travel down the south coast for great coastal garden designs
Gardens that reflect the folkestone lifestyle
Whatever your brief and scope of work, we can tailor the garden design service to you and your requirements. This may mean that you are looking for a modern garden design to suit your new home, but also creating a seamless flow to the natural landscape.
You might just be in need of a planting top up, meaning that we can do a bespoke Planting Design. As we are local, we can also come and visit your garden and have a 90-Minute Advisory session with you, meaning you get us and our expertise with you to get as much information and inspiration as possible to begin your garden design journey. Another perk of us being local Folkestone Garden Designers means that the process is very hands-on for us, we visit throughout the build to make sure everything is running as it should.
Our hyper-local knowledge also means that we don’t just guess which plants will survive in your Folkestone garden, we know which species will flourish. We plant every one of our garden designs, and we undertake twice-yearly plant maintenance services too, to make sure everything is looking pretty and thriving.
The journey from an initial meeting to the garden completion is a collaborative and transparent process between us and you. We provide a comprehensive scaled master plan alongside realistic detailed 3D imagery and a curated planting scheme. Once the design is perfected, our skilled landscapers bring the vision to life, followed by a bespoke aftercare guide from us, to ensure your garden continues to grow in value and beauty!
At Ivy & Whyte Garden design, we pride ourselves in transforming our local district in the best way we can, whether this is an urban courtyard in the Creative Quarter or a cliffside in Capel. We encourage you to rethink your uninspired lawn area and reimagine a new garden that brings you joy! Contact us via email: hello@ivyandwhyte.comCall us on: 07832 332436.
How we work
Our garden design process
Every Ivy & Whyte garden moves through the same considered journey — a detailed 3D visual to picture the space, a measured planting plan, then the finished garden brought to life on the ground.
Meet the team
Meet the team
A small, award-winning studio of designers and plantspeople — from our founders to our technical and planting specialists. Every garden we create is shaped by hand, by the people you see here.
Mark
Senior Designer
Charmaine
Planting & Garden Maintenance
Bethany
Technical Designer
Mark
Senior Designer
Mark who runs the Kent studio, studied horticulture and garden design in 1999 and developed one of Kent’s leading and most highly respected landscaping businesses employing over 35 full time landscapers and gardeners. As the business grew, Mark became evermore passionate about garden design, creating Ivy & Whyte in 2014. Two RHS national show garden awards later, Mark now heads up the Kent practice and also runs talks and workshops on his specialist area of coastal design.
Charmaine
Planting & Garden Maintenance
Charmaine brings a huge amount of planting and maintenance knowledge to the team. Her natural passion for wildlife and gardening is contagious. She has worked in nature and gardens all her life in various roles. She works with us to create magical planting displays and then helps with plant aftercare to keep our gardens looking fantastic.
Bethany
Technical Designer
Bethany joined the Ivy and Whyte practice in 2021. She brings fantastic experience with the latest technical drawing advancements, which gives clients the very best visuals of their proposed new garden space. As well as having the technical ability, Bethany assists with concepts and undertakes all our garden site surveys. Her keen eye for detail and creative input fits perfectly into the team design briefings.
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Mark has been brilliant throughout our garden redesign. He’s listened to our needs, kept in touch with us throughout the process and always there if we had any questions. Love our new garden and highly recommend Ivy & Whyte.
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Mark created some great designs for us and after a few iterations we settled on what is close to the first one!Mark recommended Hythe Garden Landscapes who also did some great work with pavers, fitting the water table and digging trenches for lighting.Mark and his team then returned for the planting and six months later we have a fantastic colourful garden we've been able to enjoy throughout the summer. We are very pleased about the outcome and would highly recommend Ivy & Whyte.
Read full reviewExcellent from start to finish. Mark really listened to what was important to us & produced designs that reflected & added to our vision. The recommended landscaper (Martin Gosbee) brought the structure to life. The planting scheme instantly tied everything together to produce a beautifully coherent & peaceful space. Also impressed that Mark made us a video annotating what each plant is & how to care for them. Highly recommend the services of Ivy & Whyte.
Read full reviewIvy & Whyte have been brilliant from start to finish when designing our garden. I’m so glad we choose them. Mark was so helpful and always on hand to answer any questions, going above and beyond. We get so many comments on how beautiful our garden is. Thank you Ivy & Whyte. Well worth the investment! 1
Read full reviewIvy & Whyte did a wonderful job designing and planting our garden. They were great to work with, fulfilling our brief of a low maintenance coastal garden. They were very responsive and a pleasure to work with. We are delighted with our garden 🪴 Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Custom landscape design 1
Read full reviewI can highly recommend Ivy and Whyte, extremely professional but also a very personal service.They fully interpreted our ideas to the garden design of our dreams. Any queries or adjustments we wanted were implemented immediately and emailed back to us promptly. A pleasure to work with, a five star service. Thank you Mark, Annabelle and Sharmayne Services Garden design
Read full reviewMark and Sharmayne listened carefully to our brief and were able to create a magical mood in our beautiful garden. They were a pleasure to work with, and were quick to respond to changes that inevitably came up. Very professional, supportive and with good communication. We are delighted with our new garden. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Read full reviewMark and Sharmayne have created a dream garden for us. We wanted a total contrast to our previous garden in suburbia, and one that reflected our new life in Hythe. They came up with a coastal themed design which we agreed to . We love the shingle path ways leading to the olive and pine trees, a sea groyne water feature, a patio area in the sunniest corner and the sunken fire pit. We have spent many happy hours enjoying it . The changing seasons in the garden are with out doubt a joy. Mark and Sharmayne have managed to create a garden that four years on has now matured into a beautiful tranquil space.
Read full reviewNice people who listened to us and interpreted our thoughts accurately from design to final product. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Our friends and family regularly give positive comment about our garden, which has been totally transformed. So impressed we are currently discussing with Mark and Sharmayne changes to the front garden. Thank You. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism
Read full reviewI was very impressed with how brilliantly Mark and Sharmayne were able to match their designs to my initial and very explicit vision of a coastal themed garden and the different types of flowers, plants and trees I wanted. Their knowledge of plants and the best locations and conditions for them is quite exemplary. They were able to modify the designs where necessary and they have always been very willing to give me advice after the construction and planting. Within 6 months of completion, I have been amazed with the beautiful display I have had in just the first year. There has been a joyful succession of flowering from early March to late summer. This garden has been so therapeutic for me and never stops giving more and more pleasure. I could not recommend Ivy & Whyte Garden Design more highly. Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism 1
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hello@ivyandwhyte.com · +44 (0) 7832 332 436 · Hythe, Kent
Lets chat about your garden
Free, no-obligation consultation. Have a chat with us and we can start to unlock your gardens potential. Small gardens through to large complex projects.