Selina Botham is an award-winning garden designer with a love for creating outdoor spaces that feel both timeless and personal. Over the years, her designs have been recognised by the RHS and the Society of Garden Designers, but what matters most to her is helping people feel a stronger connection to nature at home.

Blending creativity with a practical approach, Selina designs gardens that grow with the seasons and with the people who use them. She believes that a garden should not only be beautiful, but also a place of wellbeing, reflection, and joy.

As the founder of Designs for All Seasons, Selina brings this ethos into every project, working closely with clients to create spaces that truly belong to them.

At Designs for All Seasons, we believe a garden should be more than just an outdoor space - it should be a living, breathing extension of your home, designed to bring beauty, joy, and a deep connection to nature throughout the seasons.

Our approach works with, rather than against, the natural world, crafting spaces that are not only visually stunning but also rich in biodiversity and year-round interest.

Our Services

  • Garden Design

    Full-service garden design and project management
    From initial concept through detailed design and construction, we create gardens that are tailored to your lifestyle and surroundings. We oversee every stage of the build, coordinating contractors, materials, and planting to ensure a seamless process and a finished garden that is both beautiful and functional.

  • Planting Design & Garden Refresh

    Revitalising your garden with thoughtful planting
    If your garden needs a refresh or new planting, we provide bespoke planting plans, select and supply plants, and offer guidance on soft landscaping improvements. This service focuses on enhancing your existing space with seasonal interest, biodiversity, and lasting visual impact.

  • Consultancy & Aftercare

    Expert guidance for maintaining and improving your garden
    We offer tailored advice to help your garden thrive, including seasonal maintenance tips, practical improvements, and low-cost strategies to enhance its long-term beauty and sustainability. Ideal for those who want professional input without a full redesign.

  • Terraced garden with flower beds and shrubs, featuring a small gazebo at the top, surrounded by trees.

    Hillside Garden

    The design transformed the steep terrain into a harmonious sequence of inviting outdoor spaces. A previously unusable grass bank became an amphitheater-style garden with an accessible path, while a new hillside summer house provided both a focal point and a peaceful retreat.

  • Wooden gazebo and wicker furniture by a riverside with lush greenery and flowers.

    Riverside Garden

    The redesign transformed the garden into a seamless extension of the home. Thoughtful adjustments around the pool made it feel integrated, while naturalistic drifts of grasses and coppiced willow connected the garden to its riverside setting.

  • Garden with small white shed, surrounded by greenery, trees, and flowers; open doors reveal a chair and small table inside.

    Traditional Country Garden

    The redesign transformed the garden into a seamless extension of the home. Thoughtful adjustments around the pool made it feel integrated, while naturalistic drifts of grasses and coppiced willow connected the garden to its riverside setting.

  • Traditional Pool Garden

    The redesigned garden now draws the family outside, providing spaces for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A fire pit with a curved bench offers a cosy setting for gatherings, while the pool house serves as both a bar area for parties and an art studio.

Purple flowers in a white jug on a metal table, with a garden pathway and two people in the background.

Design Process

Designing a garden can feel complex and daunting, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our expert-led process ensures every detail— from initial concept to final planting— is thoughtfully crafted to suit your lifestyle and surroundings. Discover how we bring gardens to life!

 FAQs

  • The cost of garden design is typically around 10% of the total project cost, with additional expenses for plants and project management. The overall cost of a garden project generally falls between £150–£250 per square metre, depending on factors such as materials, complexity, and location.

  • For a clear breakdown of the garden design process, visit our 'Design Process' page, where we outline every stage, from the initial consultation to on-site delivery. Garden design can be a complex journey, involving careful planning, budgeting, and coordination of different elements, but we aim to make it as straightforward as possible.

  • The timeline for designing and building a garden varies depending on its size and complexity. The design process alone typically takes 1–3 months, allowing time for consultations, concept development, revisions, and final plans. Once the design is complete, the construction phase can take anywhere from 6 to 18 weeks, but can extend significantly depending on factors such as the scope of work, materials, and weather conditions. In many cases, elements of the design phase, such as sourcing materials or finalising planting plans, can overlap with the build, helping to streamline the process.

  • The first step in transforming your garden is simple—just give us a call or send us an email to begin the process! From there, we’ll discuss your ideas, needs, and how we can help bring your vision to life. To make the most of your design journey, we recommend mood boarding ideas and saving images that inspire you, whether from magazines, Pinterest, or gardens you’ve visited. You can also browse our website and Instagram for inspiration, where we showcase past projects and different styles to help spark ideas. Gathering these references helps us understand your preferences and ensures we create a garden that truly reflects your vision.