Hi, I'm Sam
Wild Hill Garden Design is a Devon-based design studio led by me, Sam Burnett. I hold an RHS Diploma in Horticulture and also a professional Garden Design Diploma from the Garden Design School (run by renowned garden designer Robin Templar Williams). I have worked in horticulture as a plants woman and gardener for almost a decade now, having settled back in the South West following a globe-trotting career in hospitality and marketing.
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Life has taken me from growing up on the wilds of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall to living and working in Europe, America, Africa and Japan. My eye in design has drawn on the influences of the places I have known, and also on the importance I hold in working with nature, encouraging biodiversity and minimising harm to the environment. As a parent, I realise the importance of outside space for youngsters and the family as a whole, so my designs will always make the most of the space available and will create a garden for all seasons.
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Mid-Devon and its bucolic, rolling hills gave not just the name to my studio but an ethos in my designs: to create gardens that are naturally beautiful and with a little bit of wild.
TESTIMONIALS
Sam has been an absolute joy to work with, designing several very large borders, advising on suitable plants and then sourcing, planting and looking after them within the agreed budget.
The displays are beautiful and designed so there is always something new happening through the seasons. We just sit back and enjoy the many compliments from visitors!
Tony & Jacqui Melville
Wonderful. Amazing. Inspiring. These words describe our experience of working with Sam to transform our garden. We started with grass, some shrubs and tired decking. We now have a beautiful garden with so many lovely plants and features. It’s just perfect. Sam has created somewhere for us to relax and enjoy being in. Moreover, she listened to what we wanted, produced a design we could never have envisaged, worked with the landscapers to ensure everything was as she had planned, set out and planted the garden and still provides us with much advice and guidance. We would not hesitate to recommend Sam to anyone with an outdoor space in need of a makeover.
Mr & Mrs Morris
Sam has been excellent to work with from start to finish. Great at interpreting our ideas into reality & brilliant communication throughout.
Love the aftercare instructions and she even brings her own coffee when at work on site! Her service is above and beyond, we can’t recommend her highly enough.
S.Murphy
Sam was recommended to me by a landscaper who recognised that I needed someone with vision to turn my bland, lawned garden into something more inspiring.
From the start, I felt reassured and impressed with Sam's efficiency & professionalism. After discussing and exchanging ideas, Sam came up with her great design which incorporated my wishes and requests.
Sam not only came up with a fantastic design of a 'wildlife garden' but also dealt with all the quotes from electricians, etc. and with the landscapers, too.
I was very pleased that Sam stuck to the budget and didn't get phased when I had a few changes of mind during the project.
I cannot wait for the spring and summer to see the full glory of my garden!
D.Armstrong
Sam’s expertise has turned our garden into a very calm and naturalistic space.
It is wildlife and environmentally friendly – alive with colour all year round.
S.Verschraeghen
Sam recently helped design and source plants for our newly landscaped garden. She swiftly understood the look I wanted and set up creating a peaceful haven with my favourite cottage garden plants. I’m thrilled with the result, it’s completely transformed the feel of the area. Thank you Sam!
Mrs J.Saunders
Sam designed beautiful additional eating and relaxing areas in our garden. She incorporated climbing roses as requested but also lots of other plants that have ensured that we have had a succession of flowering for many months. We are absolutely delighted with the plan which has enabled us to use our garden more fully with friends and family. Sam is great to work with, replies promptly & kept us well informed throughout the process. We would have no hesitation in recommending her
Mr & Mrs Hall
