About Telopea

I am a retired bank manager of Australian origin, hence the name 'Telopea' or Waratah, which is the floral emblem of the state of New South Wales. I came into gardening and garden design late in life, following a life-long passion for gardens and an artistic flair.

I retrained at Capel Manor College Enfield, part time over several years, in amenity horticulture and garden design, whilst gaining hands-on experience with a number of private clients.

I work all year round on maintenance and design projects; I am generally available to undertake any design and build projects within a fifty mile radius of my home in South Cambridgeshire.

I design and plant all gardens myself. Depending on the size and scope of the work involved I may sub-contract elements to other specialist trades, such as the hard construction of paths, patios and decking.

Aftercare is important to the success of a planting scheme. Maintenance contracts for six months or more can be arranged as part of a design package.