The Studio
We are a small award-winning landscape and garden design studio established in 2015 who are committed to creating plant-filled gardens that are good for people, wildlife and have a low environmental impact.
We have successfully created everything from small courtyard gardens to large landscapes. Whilst maintaining a professional attitude, we have a personal, friendly approach to help our clients get the most out of their garden. We are fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity and are registered with the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) for plant passports, as required by law.
The Team
Studio Ethos
To create designs that are aesthetically pleasing and work for our clients, have strong environmental credentials, and are underpinned by ecological and permaculture principles.
We specify and source high quality local materials that have as low impact as possible on the environment. We also include large amounts of planting, which are good for us, for the planet and for wildlife. .
The Team
Rachel Bailey, MSGD, MAPL Principal Design and Director
Rachel is the principal designer and director of the studio. She is a fully registered member of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) and a design member of the Association of Professional Landscapers (MAPL).
Trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh, she has an expertise in garden design, a passion for plants and our natural environment.
With degrees in biology and diploma in Permaculture, she has a good understanding of sustainability and the environment. In her spare time, she loves spending time in her garden, growing edibles, paddle-boarding and hiking.
Marissa Carrara, HNC Garden Design, Assistant Designer
Marissa is a design assistant in the studio. Coming from a background in the Film Industry as an assistant director, she re-trained at Glasgow Botanics gaining an HNC in Garden Design from SRUC.
Her creativity, organisation skills and can-do-attitude result in a seamless design process. With a passion for plants, her gardens are rich-in planting.
In her spare time, Marissa loves growing her own veg on her allotment and developing her container garden on her city steps in central Glasgow - so no garden is too small!
Katie O’Neill, Planting and Aftercare Assistant
Katie is a planting and garden aftercare assistant. She is a trained medical doctor and worked in the NHS for 7 years. During a career break, she volunteered in an NHS affiliated community garden, where she recognised the profound therapeutic and healing benefits of gardens. She is now re-training as a horticultural specialist studying for the RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture qualification.
She is a keen traveller and loves exploring the local flora and fauna. She loves photographing plants, tending her own house plants, cycling, exploring the Scottish countryside and yoga.