
Redesigning a garden is a chance to enhance your home and create an outdoor space that genuinely works for you. Many clients in York & North Yorkshire come to us with the following as they feel unsure about where to begin:
With a clear, well-structured design process, we guide you from the very first ideas through to the completed build, giving you confidence at every stage.
Working across York, Harrogate, Beverley and the surrounding areas, we create thoughtful, beautifully crafted gardens that stand the test of time. As a local garden design studio, we understand the plants that work, and work with the best suppliers and landscapers in and around North Yorkshire.
From the layout and planting to the textures, lighting and finishing touches, we make sure every part of the design works together. In the end, you get a garden that feels natural and built to last.
We work with homeowners in York and North Yorkshire to create outdoor spaces that feel effortless and beautifully considered.
Contact us today and we’ll start your journey with a free, no-obligation discussion.
We will cut through the unknowns and help you visualise your new garden.
We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service from the first time you contact us to follow up visits on completed gardens.
We will take time to understand your vision and add value to your project through our bespoke garden design, border design or soft landscaping services.
We offer creative ideas, technical skill and horticultural knowledge to add value to your project.

Our bespoke garden design service can take you from an initial consultation to your garden being complete.

We produce detailed planting plans and concept drawings. Our soft landscaping team can also implement the planting.

If you don't need full design, we offer online garden design advice packages to inspire and support you.
Our bespoke garden design service is a structured and collaborative process.
Initial Consultation
We start with a visit to your garden to talk through what you’d like to achieve, how you plan to use the space, and any areas you feel need particular attention.
Site Survey & Analysis
We return to carry out a detailed survey. This includes measuring the garden, noting levels, looking at light, soil and drainage, and identifying features worth keeping or reworking.
Concept Design & Development
With the survey complete, we begin shaping the design in CAD and sketch form. We share ideas with you as they develop, refining the layout and structure before moving into fully developed plans and 3D visuals that show the garden in more depth.
Planting Design
We prepare planting plans that reflect your preferred style and the needs of your site. These include a full plant schedule and a plan showing where each plant will sit, supported by drawings to help you imagine the finished borders.
Technical Drawings
Once the design is agreed, we produce the technical information required for construction. These drawings help contractors quote accurately and ensure the garden can be built exactly as intended.
Plant Supply & Installation
After the hard landscaping is complete, our team can handle the sourcing and planting to finish the garden. We also provide advice on caring for the new planting and are available for follow-up visits as the garden matures.
Please reach us at office@emilyjoydesign.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We work throughout York, from the historic streets around the Minster to the terraces in areas like Bishopthorpe Road, Bootham, Clifton and Fulford. Whether it’s a courtyard, or a larger period property, we will tailor your garden to the character and surroundings of your home.
Yes. New builds around Monk’s Cross, Poppleton and South Bank often start as blank, spaces. We create designs that add structure, privacy and character, turning a standard plot into a garden that feels personal.
If you don’t need a full redesign, we can create a bespoke planting plan to update borders, improve seasonal interest, or solve issues such as shade, poor soil or lack of structure.
We've done this for small front gardens in the centre of York, to large properties on the outskirts and surrounding villages.
Read more about our full design service here. We will look at the whole garden and work with you from start to finish and bring in a local York landscaper for any build work.
Our other popular service is planting plans and soft landscaping where we will design new borders, or refresh existing ones, and carry out the planting work in-house.


