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A Garden in Marlow — A Statement in Rustic Elegance

This completed garden demonstrates a seamless integration of contemporary architecture with its natural surroundings, using layered planting, varied textures, and subtle elevation changes to create a dynamic and cohesive landscape. The design enhances the existing vegetation while introducing new ecological features that ensure both beauty and functionality.Situated in a flood-prone area, the project transforms a potential challenge into a defining feature. Specially designed zones retain water during wet periods, enriching local biodiversity and providing habitats for wildlife. Carefully planned grading and terraced steps protect the home from excess moisture, while integrated water channels manage runoff efficiently.A striking Corten steel walkway and bridge cross a seasonal pond, adding sculptural elegance and continuity between the built and natural elements. Permeable gravel and pebbled paths improve drainage and access, highlighting how practical solutions and refined aesthetics can coexist harmoniously.This project exemplifies how innovative water management and sustainable design can turn environmental constraints into opportunities, creating a timeless, resilient, and visually captivating garden.

A woodland garden, Eton

This woodland-inspired garden in Eton combines naturalistic planting with modern precision to create a tranquil, immersive space. Layers of ferns, maples, and flowering perennials soften the contemporary geometry of white planters, bringing seasonal rhythm and subtle movement to the garden.Designed with sustainability at its core, the planting palette features native and shade-tolerant species that encourage biodiversity and thrive with minimal maintenance. Thoughtfully arranged textures and foliage contrast provide year-round interest while fostering a calm, restorative atmosphere.Balancing comfort, functionality, and ecological harmony, this garden transforms an urban setting into a serene retreat that celebrates nature’s quiet resilience.

Lab Garden, Ascot: Revitalising Nature through Thoughtful Garden Design

The Lab Garden in Ascot demonstrates how nature-based design can transform an outdoor space into a thriving ecological system. Each element from planting layout to water management is curated to restore balance between people, plants, and the wider environment.The garden’s concept is to “revive nature into the garden”, blending native and climate-adapted species with sustainable materials to form a low-maintenance, biodiverse habitat. Planting schemes support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects while ensuring seasonal colour, texture, and resilience to changing weather patterns.Permeable pathways and soft, natural surfaces allow rainwater to infiltrate the soil, reducing runoff and replenishing groundwater. A seasonal stream and pond introduce movement, sound, and habitat diversity creating a living example of how thoughtful landscape design can enhance ecological health.This garden illustrates how landscape architecture can merge sustainability and beauty, offering a living, evolving model of eco garden design in Ascot that nurtures both people and the planet.

The Renewal Garden, Maidenhead – A Restored Garden of Balance

The Renewal Garden tells the story of recovery and resilience. Once overcrowded with trees and burdened by impermeable membranes and gravel, the soil was starved of air and life. By removing stressed specimens and allowing the ground to breathe again, this garden was given a second chance.Mulch now protects the revitalised soil and conserves moisture, while bee-friendly perennials have been introduced to attract pollinators and restore biodiversity. The new planting palette ensures seasonal colour, fragrance, and ecological function — creating a garden that thrives in balance.This is a living example of garden restoration in Maidenhead, demonstrating how thoughtful design can nurture both people and nature while reviving a damaged landscape into a thriving, sustainable environment.

The Copper Beech Haven, Maidenhead

Reviving Life through Community and Ecological DesignThe Copper Beech Dead Habitat Project at Ray Mill Island, Maidenhead, is where community collaboration and ecological care meet. What began with a semi-dead copper beech-its roots compacted and struggling, became a story of renewal and habitat creation.Instead of removing the declining tree, we transformed it into a living habitat feature that supports biodiversity and celebrates resilience. Working with the Friends of Ray Mill Island (FoRMI), we designed an environmentally friendly, low-cost solution achievable by volunteers of all ages.Natural materials from previous tree works were repurposed to form a “dry hedge”, weaving branches into a protective barrier around the beech. This simple yet effective structure prevents soil compaction, retains organic matter, and creates valuable shelter for insects and small wildlife.Around the tree, wildflowers were sown to attract pollinators and bring seasonal colour, turning a once-declining tree into a vibrant centrepiece of ecological value. The project exemplifies how creative, sustainable design and community action can enhance biodiversity while deepening our connection to the natural world.

About Me

Shoshan Dagan is an experienced eco-landscaper and landscape architect with over fifteen years of experience in sustainable garden design and horticulture.
Passionate about integrating nature’s beauty into everyday spaces, she designs gardens that are both visually striking and ecologically resilient — places where people and wildlife can thrive together.Shoshan holds a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from University College London (UCL), where her research focused on transforming domestic gardens into wildlife sanctuaries through eco-landscaping principles. Her expertise spans Mediterranean and temperate climates, with a focus on biodiversity, low-impact materials, and climate-adaptive planting.Dedicated to making ecological design accessible to all, she combines deep horticultural knowledge with creative design thinking to craft gardens that enhance the natural world while contributing to long-term environmental restoration.“Let us collaborate to harness the power of nature and create a garden that is not only beautiful, but genuinely alive.”⸻

🌿 Garden Design & Planting Services

🌿 Our Process

1. Consultation & Site StudyEvery project begins with a conversation.
I start by visiting your garden to understand its light, soil, and existing ecology, while listening to your vision and priorities.
This stage allows me to translate your ideas into a practical, environmentally sensitive brief that aligns with your lifestyle and the site’s natural character.⸻2. Concept & Planting DesignI develop a tailored planting plan alongside a comprehensive master plan that brings together all design elements — surfaces, paths, terraces, native ponds, and sustainable water solutions such as rain-runoff and irrigation planning.
Each design is grounded in ecological principles and tailored to your microclimate, ensuring long-term resilience, beauty, and biodiversity.⸻3. Consultation & Implementation SupportFor those who prefer a hands-on approach, we offer hourly consultation sessions and focused design plans - providing personalised guidance on planting, irrigation, or other specific elements for clients who wish to shape their own garden.
Alternatively, I deliver a complete design service, offering continued guidance to your chosen landscapers throughout implementation to ensure the final result reflects the design intent and thrives over time.

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