Our Portfolio

Farmhouse Gardens

Our team was challenged to redesign this large domestic garden. We created a circular sunken garden, a parterre, a wildlife pond, a kitchen garden and a wildflower meadow, all connected by a series of pathways. The transformation was so impressive that it earned us a BALI Award.

Hillside Terrace

We were asked to create a more social space and maximise light in this North-facing garden. We achieved this by extending the lower terrace area into the existing lawn, constructing a cascading water feature and installing a fire pit area with strategic lighting.

The Well Garden, Wollerton Old Hall

In early 2024, Butler Landscapes were commissioned to construct the newly re-designed Well Garden at Wollerton Old Hall Garden, one of Britain’s most admired private gardens. The re-design was led by Lesley Jenkins in collaboration with Phil Smith (Pip Smith Designs). Their vision retained the garden’s iconic tall yew pyramids, linking visually to the Yew Walk, while introducing a fresh planting palette in shades of green, white, and blue. The re-designed Well Garden was officially opened on 19 April 2024, just before Easter, and was hailed by Financial Times garden writer Robin Lane Fox as a “masterpiece.”

The RSPCA Garden – From Chelsea to Stapeley Grange

In 2023, Butler Landscapes were honoured to be chosen as the contractors to rebuild the RSPCA Garden at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich, following its success at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Rear Garden Transformation

In early 2023, Butler Landscapes were commissioned to re-design and build a complete transformation of a tired and overcrowded rear garden in Shropshire. The clients wanted a family garden design that provided more usable space, greater privacy, and planting that would offer seasonal colour and structure throughout the year.

Country Retreat

The clients approached Butler Landscapes to create a complete country garden design that would improve usability, provide privacy, and transform the space into a garden for entertaining, relaxation, and year-round enjoyment.

Severn Trent Garden restoration and design project

Following damage caused by local waterways, Severn Trent appointed Butler Landscapes as the main contractors to restore and redesign the garden of a property in Shropshire.

Capability Brown Celebration Garden

In 2015–2016, Paul Butler was invited to develop a concept for an RHS Tatton Park show garden celebrating the legacy of Lancelot “Capability” Brown. Although the garden was not built due to lack of sponsorship, the scheme remains a favourite in our studio for the way it translates Brown’s parkland principles into a contemporary show setting.

New House Garden

This project shows how even the most basic new build garden can be transformed into a welcoming, practical, and stylish outdoor space. When our client purchased their first home, the garden was simply bare ground with no planting, structure, or usable features. Like many new build properties, the outside space felt overlooked and uninspiring.

Courtyard Garden

Butler Landscapes were commissioned to design a courtyard-style garden for a commercial retailer, creating an inviting and memorable outdoor space for visitors and staff alike.

Outdoor Worship and Storytelling Garden

In 2011, Butler Landscapes were commissioned to design and build a unique outdoor worship and storytelling area for the children of Whixall School. The aim was to create a calm, welcoming space where pupils could gather, reflect, and share stories in the open air.

Grosvenor Hotel

In 2009, Butler Landscapes were commissioned to design a bespoke spa garden for the prestigious Grosvenor Hotel in Chester, extending the luxury of its renowned spa facilities into the outdoors.