Diane Samways Garden Design

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I design tranquil retreats tailored to you, offering a peaceful escape right at home.

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I don’t say this enough to my clients…I think you’re incredible.You might look to me for the ideas, guidance and reassur...
27/08/2026

I don’t say this enough to my clients…

I think you’re incredible.

You might look to me for the ideas, guidance and reassurance, but so often I’m looking at you thinking, how are you doing all of this?

Holding down a job. Raising or home-schooling children. Caring for parents. Looking after pets. Running a home. Navigating everything else that life throws at you.

And amongst all of that, finding the energy and headspace to imagine, design and build a garden that will make life better - as much for the people you love as for yourself.

Creating a garden is a big undertaking. It asks for your time, money, energy, trust and a fair bit of bravery along the way. That’s why I see my role as more than simply designing the garden. I’m here to hold the bigger picture, guide you through the decisions, bring in the right people when needed and make the process feel as clear and manageable as possible.

Because the amount of heart my clients put into creating somewhere for their families to live, grow, gather and make memories never ceases to amaze me.

So, I probably don’t say it enough.

I see how much you’re holding. And I think you’re bloody brilliant. 💚

26/08/2026

It’s been a busy summer behind the scenes at our Bath project, with Sanders Landscapes- Garden Design & Build bringing the bones of the garden to life ready for a flurry of autumn planting.

Materials have been reclaimed wherever possible, complemented by beautiful York stone laid on edge to gently guide you down through the garden.

Right now, you can see the structure. But give it a little time and planting will soften the edges, rise from the raised beds and spill over the beautiful curved oak wall, creating that immersive feeling I love. There’s even space for a bespoke bench, turning this into somewhere to stop and stay awhile.

Previously, this was simply a path taking you from A to B. Good garden design creates reasons to pause, wander and experience more along the way.

Think less A to B and more A to E. 💚🌿

Contactor: Sanders Landscapes- Garden Design & Build
York Stone on edge: Miles Stone
Raised corten beds: Straightcurve UK
📌 Bath, UK (Sammy Mansourpour)

I'm reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (for the 100th time) and it’s left me with one simple question:What ...
25/08/2026

I'm reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (for the 100th time) and it’s left me with one simple question:

What if, instead of only asking what we want from our gardens, we start the process with what we can give back?

I love how much richer that makes the design process feel. Less about creating something for us, and more about building a relationship with the place we’re lucky enough to call home.

A small shift in thinking, but potentially a very different kind of garden will emerge. Feel free to swipe and get some inspiration 🍏

Have you felt it too?This summer has felt different. Lighter somehow, but also like something is shifting. I’ve found my...
24/08/2026

Have you felt it too?

This summer has felt different. Lighter somehow, but also like something is shifting. I’ve found myself letting go a little and trusting where things are taking me.

I’m realising more and more that I was never really a conventional garden designer.

My background is in art, health and wellbeing, and that’s what led me here. I’ve always been interested in how spaces make us feel, how they can restore us and how they can tell our story. For years, I think I’ve been finding ways to bring that into my work through the more traditional language of garden design.

Story-led design brought me closer. Now I’m feeling pulled to explore the more spiritual side of our relationship with home, garden, energy and place too - and strangely, the more expansive I allow myself to be, the clearer my work becomes.

Perhaps that’s what I’ve felt most this summer. More confidence to follow my own path, while also slowing down enough to make space for myself and my family.

Have you felt it too? That sense that something is shifting, but actually it’s bringing you closer to where you’re meant to be? I'd love to know 🦋

I’m noticing a pattern with my clients and their own unique version of stuck - it’s like playing a mental game of chess ...
16/08/2026

I’m noticing a pattern with my clients and their own unique version of stuck - it’s like playing a mental game of chess with your garden, and honestly I'm exhausted for them!

If we do this, then that means this… but what about that? And if we move that, then what happens here?

Before you know it, you’ve talked yourself into doing nothing at all. So let’s cut through it. ✂️

Ask me ONE question about your garden below. Big, small, practical, creative, whatever’s keeping you stuck.
You never know, one answer might be all you need to get moving. 💫

If I could give just one piece of advice to anyone designing or building a garden, it would be this: don’t cut corners.D...
13/08/2026

If I could give just one piece of advice to anyone designing or building a garden, it would be this: don’t cut corners.

Do it properly once. 🌿

If that means giving yourself more time to think, taking another few years to save, or being completely honest about what you can afford, then have those conversations early.

A smaller budget doesn’t mean you can’t create something beautiful. But rather than spreading that budget too thinly across the whole garden, decide where it matters most and invest properly in one or two key areas.

Good gardens don’t need to happen all at once. They need to be considered, well built and made to last.

Stuck between the garden you want and the budget you have? I’ve got a roadmap for that - come and chat with me. 😊

Yorkshire - our second home 💚As always, inspiration around every rock.. 🙌🏼
11/08/2026

Yorkshire - our second home 💚

As always, inspiration around every rock.. 🙌🏼

Something on the drawing board with Sanders Landscapes- Garden Design & Build 💚
10/08/2026

Something on the drawing board with Sanders Landscapes- Garden Design & Build 💚

One of the most rewarding collaborations I've been part of this year has been working alongside Classical Feng Shui cons...
30/07/2026

One of the most rewarding collaborations I've been part of this year has been working alongside Classical Feng Shui consultant Zoë Vita James • Classical Feng Shui & Ba Zi Astrology. The more we've worked together, the more I've realised that Classical Feng Shui and thoughtful garden design are asking many of the same questions.

It's not about lucky colours, moving furniture or following a list of rules. At its heart, it's about understanding how your environment influences the way you live. It considers your aspirations, your challenges and the unique qualities of your home, before asking how that space can better support your wellbeing, relationships and future.

When we bring our two disciplines together, something really special happens. ✨🌿

Zoë uncovers another layer of understanding through Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi, looking at how your home can better support the life you're building. My role is to translate those insights into practical landscape design, solving real-world challenges like drainage, shade, privacy, soil, planting and budget.

The result isn't simply a beautiful garden, it's a garden designed to support the way you want to live, balancing beauty with purpose, and putting your wellbeing at the heart of every decision.

If you're curious about how Classical Feng Shui and garden design could work together for your home, send me a DM. We'd love to tell you more.

The day the garden changed for Laura. 💛This message from Laura brought tears to my eyes last night.Knowing how much our ...
27/07/2026

The day the garden changed for Laura. 💛

This message from Laura brought tears to my eyes last night.

Knowing how much our friendship and the last six years of working together have meant to her means more than I can put into words, because I feel exactly the same.

As Laura mentioned, it all started during lockdown. Like everyone else, I was desperately searching for materials for my own garden and ended up collecting some timber from her. We got chatting, instantly clicked, and I happened to mention that I designed gardens for a living.

That one conversation changed so much.

Over the past six years, I've been in and out of Laura's life, helping her gradually shape different parts of her garden. She's the perfect example of how a series Garden Edit Consultations can support you over the course of years, after all the best gardens evolve as life evolves.

I've had the privilege of watching not only her garden transform, but also her home, her confidence, and now the exciting growth of her own business The Retreat | Frome 💚🌿

Looking back, I don't think what we've built is just a beautiful garden. We've built a relationship based on trust, laughter and genuine enjoyment. It's always felt easy, natural and fun, and that's exactly the kind of relationship I look for with every client.

Thank you for everything, 𝓛𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓪 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓷. It's been such a privilege to be part of your journey, and I can't wait to celebrate your new venture with you very soon. ❤️

If you're looking for guidance rather than a full garden redesign, a Garden Edit Consultation could be the perfect place to start. You'll find more information on my grid, or via the link in my bio.

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Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm

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