Gardens. Captured. To Inspire.

Professional Garden Photographer For Designers, Brands And Press

Every garden design tells a story
Share it with the world through professional garden photography

Garden design evolves through a dialogue between the designer, the client and the landscape. It can be a long process, and capturing the results with strong photographs is a natural next step. The moment the garden begins to look as if it has always been there is the perfect time to plan the shoot.
As a professional garden photographer, I create atmospheric images that reflect the designer’s vision and the character of the garden. My garden photography highlights structure, planting and mood so your project can be seen at its best.
I also use night garden photography to highlight different aspects of the design.


Whether you’re planning to showcase your garden to new clients, enter awards, or secure press features, let me help you share your garden with the world.

Morning, Evening and Night Garden Photography


Some are bathed in a golden glow in the morning, others come into their own at sunset. To capture your garden at its best, I photograph it at the time of day that brings out its strongest features.
I am also a specialist in garden night photography, capturing atmospheric lighting in gardens after dark. Nothing beats the warmth of a fire pit at night or soft lighting that guides the owners through the garden, allowing for extra time outdoors, especially when the days are shorter.

Hello and Welcome

I’m Joanna Kossak, an award-winning professional garden photographer with more than 25 years of experience in editorial and commercial horticultural photography.
I am a finalist in the prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards in the Features Photographer category for 2025, a recognition that highlights my commitment to high-quality garden photography.
For five years I worked as an in-house photographer at the RHS, creating imagery for press, advertising and commercial campaigns, and photographing major RHS shows. 

Now a freelance photographer, I work within the horticultural and landscaping industry, collaborating with my clients to create photographs that visually represent their brand identities and resonate with their target audiences.

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What My Clients Say:

Manoj Malde
Award winning garden designer, TV Presenter, Writer, RHS Ambassador

Joanna is an incredibly talented landscape photographer. Having seen her work I engaged her to photograph my garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and I am thrilled with the results. I briefed Joanna and she understood exactly what I wanted to capture within the images. Joanna is very easy to work with and she has a great eye for composition and I love how she uses the natural light. The photos have already been used in publications. I shall certainly be using her again.

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Tom Howard
Award-winning Garden Designer

Joanna has photographed many of our gardens and the reason we keep asking her to capture our gardens is because she does such a great job of it.  She has a very keen eye and sensitivity to the sites and always delivers exceptional and atmospheric photographs that show case the project perfectly.  A true professional and at the very top of her game.

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Maïtanne Hunt
Roof Terrace & Landscape Designer

I used Joanna’s services for several of my projects and it has always been a very positive and productive collaboration.
She is very precise and thorough and knows how to perfectly catch the feel and selective details of each project.

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Award winning Garden photographer 📷🌿 Formerly RHS in-house photographer 📍Surbiton, Surrey UK Working with garden designers, architects, press
  • In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
  • Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
  • Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
  • In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
  • September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
  • Summer’s here again! If you’re lucky enough to have a pond or a pool, you’re definitely living the dream! Sharing a few shots of my favorite pool design. It really stands out. Beautifully designed by @matthewchildsdesign #summervibes #naturalpond #gardenideas #pondideas #wildswimming #wildpool #OutdoorOasis #surreygardens #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #summergardens
  • Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
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In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
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In winter, the garden reveals a different side: gentle tones of plants covered by frost, textures, and forms that usually go unnoticed. I’m delighted to see this garden published in @the_rhs The Garden magazine. Thank you to the RHS editorial team and @lemonsandcatfood for the opportunity to feature this garden, to @mcwilliamstudio for trusting me and being so flexible in arranging this shoot, and to @gardenwithmartyn for bringing the garden to life through words. Discover the full story in The Garden Magazine January issue 2026. What a perfect way to start the new year! Designer @mcwilliamstudio #englishgardens #wintergarden #gardendesignideas #frostymorning #joannakossak
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Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
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Thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted by the Garden Media Guild @gdnmediaguild in the Features Photographer of the Year category! Huge thanks to the Garden Media Guild for this recognition, to my wonderful clients for their trust and inspiring projects, and to the publishers who’ve supported and shared my work throughout the year. I’m sharing a few images from my entry that showcase diverse styles of gardens and shoots. 1. Graylings Garden, garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens with lighting design by @moonlightdesignltd published in SGDL Garden Design Journal 2. Highbury garden by @gardenslondon published in House Beautiful @housebeautifuluk 3. Somerleyton Hall & Garden published in The English Garden magazine @theenglishgardenmagazine Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted, and see you at the GMG Lunch next month! Thank you all for your ongoing support 💚 #gardenmediaguildawards2025 #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #ukgardens #gardensinspiration #gardenmediaguildawards #gardenmediaguild #joannakossak
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Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias - all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
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Garden’s starting to shift. Lighter air, softer light, everything moving slower. Clouds of asters, gaura, verbena, anemones, and salvias – all gently floating in the borders. A little blurred, weightless. Photographed yesterday at Kew Gardens #autumnplants #septembergardens #asters #perovskia #gaura #verbena #blueflowers #autumngardens #gardenphotographer #plantingideas
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In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
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In September light, this garden was still vibrant, full of deep textures and rich tones, with the first signs of autumn.
Designed by @shelleyhjgardens unfolding gently from a sunlit terrace into a woodland area, and finally to a hidden garden room tucked among the trees.
It began as a difficult site, heavily infested with Japanese knotweed. The lower part of the garden was waterlogged, and the whole space was completely exposed. Shelley transformed it into a garden that feels rooted, thoughtful, and authentic. Thrilled to see this garden published in The RHS Garden Magazine, September issue 2025. Huge thanks to the brilliant editorial team of @the_rhs @lemonsandcatfood and to @nickbailey365 for telling its story with such insight. And my warmest thanks to Shelley Hugh-Jones @shelleyhjgardens , whose design was a joy to photograph. Some of the plants featured in the photos include Hakonechloa macra, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch), Armeria maritima, Stipa gigantea, and the Polystichum polyblepharum (tassel fern). Garden design: @shelleyhjgardens ongoing care from @_botanically Built originally a few years ago by @belderboslandscapes #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #urbangardens #Hakonechloa #hakonechloamacra #londongardens #betula #septembergardens #thegardenmagazine #surreyphotographer #gardenphotographer
6 months ago
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September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
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September brings shorter days but that doesn’t mean the garden season has to end. Good lighting not only stretches the hours in the garden, it also creates atmosphere, highlights textures, and reveals colours and details that often look richer and more vivid than in daylight. It was a real pleasure to capture this award-winning garden designed by @matthewwilsongardens enhanced with gentle, wildlife-friendly lighting by @moonlightdesignltd so the space can be enjoyed long after sunset. I am absolutely thrilled to see my photographs published in the August/September 2025 issue of Garden Design Journal, with one image chosen for the front cover. In this issue you’ll find an interview with the designer Matthew Wilson MSGLD, along with a separate piece on lighting design featuring David Hastlehurst, Director of @moonlightdesignltd theartoflight.co. A huge thanks to the @the_sgld editorial team for the feature, and to @plantsmanpip for bringing the story to life. To read more, use the following link: sgld.org.uk/garden-design-journal/garden-design-journal/ #gardenlighting #gardendesignideas #surreygardens #gardensatnight #gardenlightingdesign #gardenphotographer #gardenphotograpy #sgld #droughttolerantlandscape #gardenpaths #outdoorlighting #outdoorlights #gardendesignjournal
6 months ago
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Summer’s here again! If you’re lucky enough to have a pond or a pool, you’re definitely living the dream! Sharing a few shots of my favorite pool design. It really stands out. Beautifully designed by @matthewchildsdesign #summervibes #naturalpond #gardenideas #pondideas #wildswimming #wildpool #OutdoorOasis #surreygardens #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #summergardens
Summer’s here again! If you’re lucky enough to have a pond or a pool, you’re definitely living the dream! Sharing a few shots of my favorite pool design. It really stands out. Beautifully designed by @matthewchildsdesign #summervibes #naturalpond #gardenideas #pondideas #wildswimming #wildpool #OutdoorOasis #surreygardens #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #summergardens
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Summer’s here again! If you’re lucky enough to have a pond or a pool, you’re definitely living the dream! Sharing a few shots of my favorite pool design. It really stands out. Beautifully designed by @matthewchildsdesign #summervibes #naturalpond #gardenideas #pondideas #wildswimming #wildpool #OutdoorOasis #surreygardens #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer #summergardens
7 months ago
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Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
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Call of the Wild 
Claire Merriman’s @clairemerrimandesign garden is where nature takes the lead. Once a traditional space, it now gently blurs its borders, opening out onto breathtaking views with rolling hills. Eight years ago, Claire stopped using pesticides and hasn’t looked back. “It took a while for the balance to return, but now even the roses have never been healthier.” Discover the full story in the RHS The Garden magazine, July issue. Many thanks to the #RHS editorial team @lemonsandcatfood for featuring this garden, to Jodie @greenwichgardener for her thoughtful writing, and to Claire @clairemerrimandesign whose design made every photograph a pleasure to take. #WildGardening #Surreygardens #PesticideFree #NaturalBalance #GardenInspiration #summergarden #wildflowermeadow #ecogarden #summerplanting #gardendesingideas #gardenphotography #wildflowers #gardenphotographer #surreyphotographer
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