Ferring
A modern coastal garden
A new-build plot with nothing but lawn and one field maple, turned into porcelain terraces, a water feature, raised vegetable beds and a patio placed to catch the evening sun.
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West Sussex
Garden Designer in Chichester, West Sussex
Bespoke gardens for Chichester and the surrounding villages.
Studio Hummingbird designs gardens across Chichester and the villages around it: Bosham, Fishbourne, Lavant, Funtington and the Witterings. Led by garden designer Victoria Rumens, we create gardens that suit the way you live, the character of your home and the setting between the harbour and the South Downs.
Whether you have a walled garden in the city, a period cottage, a family garden in the suburbs or a rural plot by the harbour, we can help, from a single visit for clear advice to a full design built by trusted local landscapers.
Gardens We Have Designed Nearby
The nearest gardens we have designed are further along the coast in Ferring and Rustington.
Rustington
An outdoor kitchen garden
An established garden redesigned for hosting, with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen under a pergola, arbour walkways, stepping stones and sensory planting. The clients took our design-only service and are building it in stages.
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Victoria of 'Studio Hummingbird' was recommended by our interior designer, who knows her previous work. We were not disappointed. She provided an in depth consultation to establish our aims, needs, style preferences and budget. She presented multi aspect computer generated plans, drawings and walk through designs with suggestions for plants, water feature and patios. Plus, a detailed quote and project schedule. The whole process was collaborative and she willingly accepted and included several of our suggestions. She often works with Eddie King, of King Landscaping Ltd. He & his team were a pleasure to work with. Punctual, informative and very professional. We are delighted with our finished garden and have no hesitation in recommending Victoria & Studio Hummingbird.
Victoria was lovely to work with and created a wonderful design for our garden
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What Chichester Gardens Need
Chichester sits between the harbour and the Downs, and gardens here range from sheltered city courtyards to exposed coastal plots.
City and period gardens
Inside and around the old city, many gardens are walled, narrow or overlooked, and sit within a conservation area. We design them to suit the house and its setting.
Harbour and coast
Near Bosham, Fishbourne and the Witterings, salty wind scorches the wrong plants. Our guide to coastal garden plants in Sussex explains what thrives.
Clay to the north
Around Lavant and towards the Downs the ground turns heavier. The planting is chosen for the soil you actually have, and drainage is planned before anything is built.
South Downs National Park
For homes in or near the National Park, we keep the wider landscape in mind, so the garden sits comfortably in its setting.
Our Garden Design Services in Chichester
Garden Design Clarity Visit
A 90-minute visit to your garden for clear direction and next steps. More about the Clarity Visit
Planting design
Layered, seasonal planting chosen for your soil, aspect and how much time you want to spend gardening.
Design-only packages
To-scale drawings, 3D views and planting plans for you or your landscaper to build from.
Full garden transformations
From concept to completion, with the build coordinated with trusted local landscapers.
Before anything is built, you see your new garden in 3D, so there are no surprises and no costly mistakes. If you want to know what to budget, our garden designer cost guide sets out typical fees, and the full list of services is on our services page.
Garden Design Across Sussex
Based in Worthing, Studio Hummingbird designs gardens across the county. We also work in Worthing, Horsham, Brighton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Storrington, Pulborough, Arundel and Tangmere.
Start Your Chichester Garden
Tell us about your garden. Book a free discovery call, or send us a message and we will come back to you.