Oxford Garden Design

What Oxford Garden Design does

Oxford Garden Design Limited is a privately held UK garden design and landscaping services company headquartered in Witney, Oxfordshire. Founded over 20 years ago and led by founder and CEO Sheena Marsh, the company serves residential homeowners across six South Central England counties: Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Wiltshire. It holds UK company registration number 08091549 and operates without external investment, appearing to be founder-owned and operated. Marketing relies on local reputation, word-of-mouth, RHS show participation, content marketing, and organic social media, with no disclosed paid acquisition or institutional investor involvement.

The company delivers a unified, full-lifecycle service offering through its in-house team of designers, landscapers, and horticulturalists. Its core product is end-to-end garden design and construction, supported by a modular portfolio of add-on services including garden rooms, outdoor kitchens, patios and paths, decking, fencing, garden walls, hedges and topiary, garden lighting, water features, turf laying, planting, irrigation, and ongoing maintenance. All installations carry a three-year workmanship guarantee, and the company holds accreditations from BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) and the Society of Garden Designers (SGD). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed tiers.

Oxford Garden Design operates a sales-led go-to-market model, beginning with a free in-person ideas session before progressing through design, build, and optional maintenance. The company's brand is reinforced by multiple industry recognitions, including a 2024 RHS Chelsea Gold Trade Award, 2023 RHS Malvern Gold Award, 2022 RHS Malvern Silver Gilt Award, and an anticipated Silver Gilt and Best Border Award at RHS Malvern 2026. A strategic partnership with BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust) yielded the RHS Gold-winning 'Wilder space' wildlife garden, reflecting the company's environmental positioning. Founder Sheena Marsh maintains a regular award-winning gardening column in the Oxford Times, providing additional earned-media exposure.

Name

Oxford Garden Design

Legal name

Oxford Garden Design Limited

Website

https://oxfordgardendesign.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxford Garden Design is a privately held UK garden design and landscaping company serving residential homeowners across six South Central England counties. Operating for over 20 years from Witney, Oxfordshire, it delivers in-house design, construction, and maintenance backed by multiple RHS awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape and Garden Design Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garden Bed Installation & Planting (Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs) (HSAIAFAB), Garden Bed Design, Layout & Planting Plans (HSAIAFAA), Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Garden Bed Weed Control & Hand Weeding (HSAIAFAH), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

Keywords

• Garden design services
• Landscape construction
• Garden maintenance
• Hardscape installation
• Residential landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Garden Design Services: Full-service garden design covering initial consultation, concept development, detailed design, and project management through to completion.
2. Landscaping Services: In-house landscaping construction including patios, paths, decking, fencing, turf laying, water features, and garden structures.
3. Garden Maintenance: Ongoing garden maintenance services including lawn care, weeding, pruning, hedge trimming, and planting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oxford Garden Design provides full-service residential garden design, landscaping construction, and ongoing garden maintenance in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Services span initial consultation and concept design through in-house construction of patios, decking, fencing, walls, water features, lighting, irrigation, planting, garden rooms, and outdoor kitchens, plus ongoing aftercare.

Product overview

Oxford Garden Design offers a unified garden design and landscaping service with in-house capabilities spanning the complete project lifecycle. The core offering is Full Garden Design & Landscaping, supported by modular add-on services including Garden Rooms, Outdoor Kitchens, Patios & Paths, Decking, Fencing, Garden Walls, Hedges & Topiary, Garden Lighting, Water Features, Turf Laying, Flowerbeds & Plants, Garden Irrigation, and Garden Maintenance. All services are managed by their own team of designers, landscapers, and horticulturalists, with a three-year workmanship guarantee on all installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Garden Design & Landscaping Comprehensive garden design and landscaping service for residential homeowners covering the full project lifecycle from initial ideas session through design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, all managed in-house.
• Garden Rooms Design and installation of luxury garden rooms providing extra indoor space for use as a bar, office, studio, or other purposes for residential clients.
• Outdoor Kitchens Design and installation of outdoor kitchens adding luxury functionality for parties, events, BBQs, and dinners for residential clients.
• Garden Maintenance & Aftercare Ongoing professional garden maintenance for residential clients including lawn care, weeding, pruning, hedge trimming, and planting.
• Garden Clearance Garden clearance and tidy-up services for residential clients with overgrown or neglected gardens.
• Garden Irrigation Design and installation of irrigation systems for efficient garden watering in residential properties.
• Decking Installation Professional decking installation for residential clients creating outdoor living spaces.
• Fence Installation Professional fencing installation for residential clients covering garden boundaries and screening.
• Flowerbeds & Plants Expert planting services for residential clients creating vibrant flowerbeds with year-round colour.
• Garden Walls Garden wall construction for residential clients serving structural and decorative purposes.
• Hedges & Topiary Design and maintenance of hedges and topiary for residential clients, customised to garden style and seasonal care.
• Garden Lighting Outdoor lighting installation for residential clients including pathway lighting, feature spotlights, and ambient illumination using solar, battery, wired, low-voltage, and LED options.
• Patio, Paving & Path Laying Professional patio, paving, and path installation for residential clients with options for sand or cement base installation, backed by a three-year workmanship guarantee.
• Turf Laying Professional lawn and turf laying services for residential clients including expert advice on turf versus seed, soil preparation, and lawn restoration.
• Water Features Water feature design and installation for residential clients creating tranquil garden atmospheres that attract wildlife.

Quantifiable outcome

• All workmanship guaranteed for three years of normal wear and tear
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford Garden Design works in partnership with BBOWT to design and build wildlife-friendly gardens. Together they created the RHS Gold Award winning 'Wilder space' garden at RHS Malvern, designed to educate visitors on supporting wildlife in gardens.
• Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular participants at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Malvern Spring Festival, winning multiple Gold, Silver Gilt, and Trade awards including Best Construction in show.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bowles & Wyer: Award-winning UK garden design and landscaping practice offering full design, build, and maintenance services to high-end residential clients. Directly comparable in service scope, premium positioning, and BALI/RHS credentials.
• Kate Gould Gardens: London-based garden designer with strong RHS Chelsea and Malvern show garden pedigree delivering premium residential garden design and build. Comparable in award-led brand positioning, premium client base, and design-led service.
• Acres Wild: UK garden design and landscaping firm providing full-service design, construction, and maintenance to residential clients across the South East. Comparable service mix and premium positioning.
• Landform Consultants: Established UK garden and landscape design practice with full in-house design and build capability serving residential and commercial clients. Comparable full-service model and geographic focus on southern England.
• The Garden Company: UK garden design and landscaping firm offering design, build, and maintenance for residential clients. Comparable service structure and regional premium-residential focus.
• Marcus Barnett Garden Design: High-end UK garden designer delivering award-winning residential and commercial projects with a strong design-led brand. Comparable premium positioning and SGD member credentials.
• Charlotte Rowe Garden Design: Award-winning London-based garden designer offering bespoke residential garden design with show garden pedigree. Comparable in premium residential focus, awards profile, and designer-led brand.

Broad incumbents

• Tom Stuart-Smith: Internationally recognised UK landscape and garden designer with major public and private commissions. Comparable in premium design positioning and SGD credentials, but with significantly larger scale and broader project scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gardendesigns
• Facebookfacebook.com/oxfordgardendesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-garden-design
• Instagraminstagram.com/oxfordgardendesign.co.uk
• Pinterestuk.pinterest.com/oxfordgardendesign

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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