About

I founded Amanda Patton Garden Design & Planting at the beginning of 2000 as a natural progression from 20 or so years as a professional illustrator. This began, following a degree in Textile Design (nurturing in me an appreciation of colour, touch and texture) in archaeology, but I soon started illustrating gardening books as well. I've illustrated about 80 books, including all but one of Alan Titchmarsh's gardening titles.

Most of my design work is for private clients, though I do take on some commercial work which has included health care centres in Poole and Oxford, and a military cemetery at Yeovilton. While the creation of beauty, from both structure and plants, is an underlying philosophy that guides all my work, so too is a practical mind. I create spaces that will make you feel good; but I also want to make sure your garden works for you, and that it adds real and lasting value to your home.

My work has featured in books and national magazines. I'm a regular broadcaster on BBC Somerset and I write occasional articles for national magazines. I'm a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers and a Member of the Garden Media Guild.

All the photographs on this site were taken by me unless otherwise stated.