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Award-winning garden design | Offering bespoke Consultancy, Design & Build services | Sussex based

Mark Payne Landscape Design offers a fully bespoke garden consultancy, from concept and design, through hard and soft landscaping to planting and maintenance. Our aim is to provide clients with a space that is tranquil, unique and functional. From small town or cottage gardens, to large countryside settings or commercial projects spanning Sussex, London, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire, we feel confident in offering our expertise, specialist knowledge and passion. We have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society at the Chelsea Flower Show where we have won three Gold Medals including ‘The Best Chic Garden in Show’ in 2003. With over 20 year’s construction experience, we are well placed to turn ambition, innovative design into an exciting, beautiful reality.

03/11/2026

Arundel Courtyard Garden ~ Part One: A Modern Take on a Classic Setting

Situated in the historic town of Arundel, this garden called for a design that felt both contemporary and sympathetic to the character of the house. The clients wanted a space that reflected the style of their interiors, while retaining a sense of age and permanence.

The steep, tiered entrance presented an opportunity to create a front garden that felt like a natural extension of the house. Carefully placed topiary provides structure and form, balanced with softer, more naturalistic planting to bring texture, colour and seasonal interest to the approach. Each level contributes to a sense of arrival, making the most of the challenging gradient.

The result is a thoughtful balance of old and new, with classical detailing, carefully chosen materials and a relaxed dining area at its heart. A garden designed to feel entirely at home in its surroundings.

19/10/2026

Arundel Townhouse Garden ~ Part One ~ A fresh perspective on a narrow space.

Situated in the heart of Arundel, this terraced house garden presented Mark with an interesting design challenge: how to make a long, narrow space feel wider.

The answer lay in simplicity, strong structure and a carefully considered layout. Large concrete slabs are arranged in a staggered pattern, drawing the eye across and down the garden and creating the impression of greater width.

Rather than introducing too many different elements, the design uses scale, repetition and clean lines to give the garden a strong, contemporary identity.

Photos by the incredible Julie Skelton | Garden Photographer

05/10/2026

🌿Salisbury Garden: a three-part series. 🌿

Over the next few posts, we’re taking a closer look at this beautiful garden set within the breathtaking Salisbury countryside.

From the wider landscape and naturalistic planting to the swimming pool, tennis court and carefully considered details, each element was designed to sit effortlessly within its surroundings.

Three posts. One garden.

Garden design by Mark Payne Landscape Design

Photos by Julie Skelton | Garden Photographer

28/09/2026

A garden designed for people, plants and wildlife…

At this Boxgrove project, the garden was designed around our clients’ love of wildlife, creating a space where nature could truly thrive.

At the heart of the design is a linear pond, reflecting the clean lines of the home’s modern extension. Beached edges provide habitat for wildlife, while stepping stones invite you to cross the water and explore the garden.

Winding paths weave around the existing trees, connecting different planting areas and seating spaces, creating changing views and places to pause and enjoy the garden.

The planting scheme is full of wildlife-friendly species with a relaxed English garden feel - from the purple pom-pom flowers of Verbena to vibrant Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ and long-flowering Geranium ‘Rozanne.

Even the stepping stones are planted with creeping thyme, Erigeron and baby’s tears, softening the journey through the garden and adding scent and texture underfoot.

A garden that feels beautiful, alive and ever-changing - designed to become richer with every season.

Beautiful photos by Julie Skelton | Garden Photographer

25/09/2026

Mark describes the creative process like water flowing across a flat rock. At first, the water can move in any direction. Over time, it erodes a path and begins to follow the same route. The designer’s job, he believes, is to keep the water flowing in all directions.

That philosophy sits at the heart of our approach, meaning each garden we design is as unique as the people we design it for.

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23/09/2026

There’s no formula for creating a great garden.

Every project starts with listening.

How do you want to feel in the space?
How do you want to use it?
What will make it feel truly yours?

At Mark Payne Landscape Design, the design responds to you - and to the character of the space itself.

Our clients often tell us they feel genuinely listened to before a single line is drawn.

And that’s where the creativity begins.

Mark is constantly inspired - by nature, architecture, art, travel and the world around him - bringing fresh ideas and a curious eye to every project.

The result? Gardens that are as individual as the people who live in them.

No templates. No formulas.
Just thoughtful, creative design, made for you.

🎥 Gardens designed by Mark Payne Landscape design

15/09/2026

A garden of pathways, journeys and connection 🌸 This converted barn in Sidlesham originally had three separate garden areas; a courtyard with a lawn adjacent to the house, a larger lawn area and a pool. Mark’s design goals were to connect these three spaces whilst maintaining their individual character, and to create a sense of journey that leads you through them. A series of circular arbours and gravel pathways guides you through each area with sculptural focal points and a change in planting style to define each one its own identity and character.

18/08/2026

From just an idea to the completed dream outdoor space for our clients 💚 This wildlife-friendly garden in Boxgrove centres round a modern linear pond that connects with the modern architecture of the house’s extension. Step stones on either side of the pond take you through to meandering paths of ancient Horsham stone that wind round beds full of trees, ornamentals and edibles. Every time the team from visit they’re greeted by happy bees, frogs, dragonflies, fish, birds, butterflies and insects galore. Find out more about this garden’s unique design on our website portfolio www.markpaynelandscapedesign.co.uk - click the link in our bio 🔍

22/07/2026

Mark designed this garden with the clients’ passion for wildlife in mind, the beached pond stretches along the back deck out of the house with thick planting for habitat-making. Step stones over the water lead to winding paths round edible and ornamental planting leading to hidden seating areas and compost bays.

Garden designed and built by Mark Payne Landscape Design

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15/07/2026

Want more colour in your garden? Get in touch with us and we will bring our magic touch! Our Planting Design Team create the best scheme for your garden, bringing year-round colour and interest for you to enjoy 🌈

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The Shed, 28a Torton Hill Road
Arundel
BN189HL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://markpaynelandscapedesign.co.uk/

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