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About Janina Baker and Designs 4 Gardens
At Designs 4 Gardens, we are passionate about creating inspiring outdoor spaces that enhance both the beauty and functionality of your garden. With over 15 years of experience in garden design, our award-winning team has worked on projects of all sizes, from intimate urban courtyards to large, landscaped country gardens.
We believe in designing gardens that reflect the unique lifestyle and tastes of our clients, combining creative vision with a keen understanding of plants, materials, and architectural elements. Whether you’re seeking a contemporary design, a traditional garden, or something in between, our commitment to quality and attention to detail ensures a stunning result every time.
With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in creating bespoke garden designs that reflect your personal style and enhance your outdoor space.
We combine creative design with expert knowledge of plants, materials, and landscape architecture to deliver stunning, functional gardens.
From small urban courtyards to expansive country landscapes, we provide tailored solutions that transform any outdoor space into a beautiful, inviting environment.
Janina's Background
All Gardening is Landscape Painting
My own passion for gardening, garden design, plants and flowers began as a small child helping my parents in their garden. I knew from this early age, garden design would be my great love and the career and vocation path I would follow.
I studied garden landscape design and horticulture at Capel Manor College in London.
Since then, I have been designing and maintaining gardens for over 16 years in and around Hertfordshire and London. I used to work as a Head Gardener at Mackerye End House in Wheathampstead, a beautiful Jacobean Manor House set within 9 Acres of gardens.
Throughout my time at Mackerye End, I had been entrusted with the mammoth task of redesigning all the individual garden spaces which was nothing but a joy and privilege on my part.
Unlike many garden designers, I do not have a specific design style. My motivation is to design a garden that best suits a client’s personality and lifestyle. I strive to relate a garden not only to its surrounding landscape, but also to the architecture of the property. My inspiration comes from my heart, in tune with Mother Nature’s wondrous variety of flora and spiritual essence. My work is therefore very unique and innovative. I enjoy the design work, which drives me to create exciting pallets of colour, texture and plant architecture, keeping in mind my clients taste and budget.
I listen and work closely with my clients and by applying my knowledge; it’s my pleasure to guide them through the whole process.
Janina