David Boothman
David recently transitioned from a successful corporate career to pursue his lifelong passion for gardening, horticulture, and garden design. He retrained at The London College of Garden Design, which is renowned for producing some of the UK's top garden designers, and is proud to be part of that legacy. The education and experience gained there serve as the foundation for every project, ensuring that he brings a high level of professionalism, creativity, and technical expertise to each garden. David is thrilled to have designed a garden which will feature at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Show, working in conjunction with the multi-award winning James Parker Sculpture.
David established David Boothman Garden Design, bringing his talent for visualising garden transformations, to help clients realise the full potential for their outdoor spaces. His satisfaction in seeing delighted clients is what drives his work.
David graduated with Distinction and received the College Prize for Top Student in his year.
David receiving his Diploma in Garden Design from Andrew Wilson at Kew–July,2024
Design Ethos
David is a concept driven garden designer specialising in creating imaginative, sustainable, modern garden designs across a broad range of garden sizes and styles taking his inspiration from the natural world around him. At the heart of all his designs is a deep connection with the surrounding environment and landscape. His goal is to create gardens which feel rooted in their landscape and which are wildlife and insect friendly boosting biodiversity.
His design work is guided by 5 design principles:
1) Creative & Imaginative garden design
2) More planting, less hard landscaping
3) Wildlife & insect friendly gardens
4) Resilient, sustainable & considerate
5) A style designed around you
Working across the UK
There was a time when most garden designers focused on designing in their local area. With modern technology it is now easy to work remotely from clients and continue to deliver stunning designs which delight clients. The design process is predominantly the same with technology used to provide the local link through photos, videos and online research.
Don’t let distance be a barrier to making contact and having a discussion. David is willing to provide tailored solutions to meet every client.
