Garden Design & Landscaping in Henley-in-Arden
Proud Gardens designs and builds gardens for homes in Henley-in-Arden and the Warwickshire villages around it, from our base in Hampton-in-Arden. Henley is a town of character properties — timber-framed and Georgian houses on the high street, cottages and farmhouses in the lanes — and the gardens deserve the same care: natural materials, planting-led design and modern comfort added without losing what makes the place feel settled.
Garden Design That Suits A Period Property
An older house sets the tone for its garden. Brick, timber and stone on the building suggest what should go on the ground; a long, narrow burgage plot behind a high-street house wants a different layout from a farmhouse garden with a view. We start by understanding the property and its setting, then design a garden that belongs to it.
That usually means natural stone or clay pavers rather than large-format porcelain, generous borders with structure through winter, hedging and walls handled carefully, and the modern parts — a terrace for dining, lighting, a place to sit under cover — designed so they read as part of the whole.
Materials That Belong
Natural stone, clay pavers, timber and gravel chosen to sit comfortably with an older house.
Planting-Led Design
Borders, hedging and trees planned as the structure of the garden, not an afterthought.
One Team, Start To Finish
Design, quotation, groundworks, build and handover with one point of contact throughout.
Services For Henley-in-Arden Gardens
From a new terrace to a complete redesign, each service below is designed and built by Proud Gardens with materials chosen to suit the property.
Complete Garden Transformations
A full redesign and build for a character property: layout, levels, natural stone terrace, planting, hedging and lighting delivered as one scheme.
- Full redesign
- Groundworks and build
- Finishing and handover
Patios & Natural Stone Paving
Sandstone, limestone and clay-paver terraces and paths that suit an older house, laid on proper bases with drainage built in.
- Natural stone and clay pavers
- Steps, edges and drainage
- Paths and courtyards
Planting, Hedging & Borders
Planting plans that give the garden its structure — hedging, trees, shrubs and perennials chosen for the soil, the aspect and the setting.
- Planting plans and borders
- Hedging and screening
- Wildlife-friendly choices
3D Garden Design
See how a new layout sits with the house, walls and existing trees before anything is built, and decide what to keep.
- Layout and levels resolved
- Realistic visualisations
- Materials seen in place
Lawns & Artificial Grass
A lawn that suits the garden — real turf for most period gardens, or a premium artificial grass where a small, shaded courtyard needs it.
- Real turf and artificial grass
- Proper base and drainage
- Neat edges to paving
Lighting & Finishing
Discreet lighting, gravel and edging details, and the finishing touches that make a garden feel complete without looking new.
- Low-voltage garden lighting
- Gravel, edging and details
- Screening and privacy
Not Sure Where To Start?
Book a survey and we will walk the garden with you, look at the property and suggest the right scope for the budget.
Selected Landscaping Projects
A selection of gardens designed and built by Proud Gardens across Solihull and the West Midlands.
A Contemporary Outdoor Space for Everyday Living
This design-and-build project brought structure and purpose to an underused garden, creating defined areas for dining, relaxing, planting and year-round enjoyment.
Discuss a Similar ProjectLow-Maintenance Family Garden
A practical layout combining a dependable lawn, improved access and defined areas for everyday use.
Contemporary Outdoor Living
Premium decking used to create a refined, low-maintenance area connected to the wider garden.
Garden Design & Landscaping Around Henley-in-Arden
Henley-in-Arden sits in Warwickshire, south of Solihull borough and a short drive from our base in Hampton-in-Arden. We cover the town and the villages between here and Solihull, including Hockley Heath and Tanworth-in-Arden.
Projects are taken on according to location, scope, access and our current programme. See Solihull, Knowle or all the areas we cover.
How Much Does Landscaping Cost In Henley-in-Arden?
For a period property the materials are usually the biggest variable: natural stone and clay pavers cost more than porcelain, and planting-led gardens put more of the budget into borders, hedging and trees. Levels, drainage and access down a narrow plot also matter. After a survey we give a fixed, itemised quotation so you can see what each element costs. For typical figures see our landscape garden design cost guide.
Natural Materials
Natural stone, clay pavers and timber cost more than porcelain and composite but suit an older house.
Planting & Hedging
A planting-led garden puts more of the budget into borders, hedging and trees, and less into hard surfaces.
Access & Levels
Long narrow plots and gardens reached only through the house take longer to build.
Phasing
Hard landscaping first and planting the following season is a common, sensible split.
How A Henley-in-Arden Project Works
Every project follows the same sequence so decisions are made in the right order. Read about what a professional garden designer actually does.
Enquiry
Tell us about the property, the garden and a rough budget.
Garden Survey
We record levels, drainage, boundaries, existing planting and how the garden relates to the house.
Design & 3D
A layout and, for larger projects, a 3D visual so you can see the materials and planting in place.
Fixed Quotation
An itemised price for the agreed scope, with material options where they help.
Scheduling
Materials ordered, a start date agreed and access and deliveries planned for the plot.
Groundworks
Excavation, levels, drainage and sub-bases prepared before any surfacing goes down.
Landscaping Build
Paving, walls, lawn, hedging, planting and lighting installed in sequence.
Handover
A final walk-through, aftercare guidance for the planting and a garden ready to use.
Design-Led Landscaping, Professionally Managed
Clear Communication
Straightforward communication throughout each stage.
Design-Led Approach
Layouts shaped around the property and intended use.
Premium Materials
Products selected for suitability, appearance and durability.
Complete Management
Preparation, construction and finishing coordinated together.
Experienced Installation
Careful preparation supports long-lasting results.
Local Service
Serving Henley-in-Arden, Hockley Heath, Tanworth-in-Arden and Solihull from our base in Hampton-in-Arden.
Henley-in-Arden Garden Design Questions
Our house is listed or in a conservation area — does that affect the garden?
It can, particularly for walls, boundaries, trees and anything visible from the street. We are not planning consultants, but we design with these constraints in mind and can point you to where permission may be needed so it is checked before work starts.
Natural stone or porcelain for a period property?
For most older houses natural stone or clay pavers sit better with the building and weather in gracefully. Porcelain suits a modern extension or a contemporary courtyard. We show both at design stage and price whichever you prefer.
Can you give us privacy without a tall fence?
Yes. Hedging, pleached trees, trellis with climbers and carefully placed planting give screening that suits a period garden far better than close-board fencing.
Do you design wildlife-friendly gardens?
Yes. Mixed native hedging, planting with a long flowering season, and leaving room for a wilder corner can all be built into the design without the garden looking untidy.
How much maintenance will a planting-led garden need?
Less than people expect if it is planned well: the right plants for the soil and aspect, mulched borders and hedging cut once or twice a year. We give aftercare guidance at handover.
How long does a project in Henley-in-Arden take?
A terrace or path is typically a matter of days on site; a complete redesign with walls, paving, planting and lighting is usually several weeks, sometimes split so planting goes in at the right time of year. A programme comes with the quotation.
Ready To Discuss Your Garden In Henley-in-Arden?
Tell us about the property, the garden and what you would like to change. We will arrange a survey, then set out a design and a fixed quotation. Elsewhere in Warwickshire or Solihull? See the areas we cover.
Survey First
Levels, planting and the relationship to the house recorded before any design is proposed.
Materials That Belong
Natural stone, clay pavers and planting chosen to suit a period property.
Clear Pricing
A fixed, itemised quotation with a programme for the work.
What Our Customers Say About Proud Gardens
Read genuine feedback from customers who have chosen Proud Gardens for landscaping, garden design, patios, artificial grass, decking and complete outdoor transformations.
Genuine feedback from landscaping customers across Solihull, Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands.
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You’re In Safe, Experienced Hands
A successful landscaping project depends on more than how the finished garden looks. It requires careful planning, dependable communication, quality materials and an experienced team who can manage the work from the first conversation through to final handover.
Proud Gardens combines design-led thinking with practical landscaping experience to create outdoor spaces that suit the property, work for everyday life and are built with long-term quality in mind.
You are kept informed throughout the planning, scheduling and construction stages.
Each garden is planned around the property, the space and the way you want to use it.
Carefully selected products and finishes are chosen for quality, appearance and durability.
One experienced team coordinates the project through design, groundworks, installation and completion.
Why People Choose Proud Gardens