Bespoke gardens for Storrington and the villages under the Downs.
Studio Hummingbird designs gardens across Storrington and the villages beneath the Downs: Amberley, Washington, Sullington, Thakeham, West Chiltington and Ashington. Led by garden designer Victoria Rumens, we create gardens that suit the way you live, the character of your home and the downland setting that makes this corner of Sussex so special.
Whether you have a cottage garden in the village, a new-build plot or a larger garden with views up to the Downs, we can help, from a single visit for clear advice to a full design built by trusted local landscapers.
The nearest gardens we have designed are just along the A24 and A283, in Ashington and Findon Valley.
A modern, welcoming entrance: a geometric tiled path to the door, evergreen Carex and Pittosporum with Salvia and lavender for colour, and statement lighting, all chosen for year-round interest with little upkeep.
See this garden →An overgrown garden at the foot of the Downs, its layout broken up by an extension and a conservatory. A gravel walk through naturalistic planting now leads to a hidden courtyard.
See this garden →Thank you Victoria for visiting my garden and giving me some really sound advice that's easy to follow and put into practice. I would highly recommend your company to anyone wanting some improvements and design ideas.
Really enjoyable garden design workshop, with practical tips from Victoria on maximising the space in a small garden. Highly recommend.
Reviews from our Google Business Profile.
Storrington sits on sandy ground right under the chalk of the South Downs. That mix shapes what will grow and how a garden should look.
Much of Storrington is on light, sandy soil that drains fast; up towards the Downs it turns to chalk. Both suit Mediterranean plants, grasses and herbs, and both need feeding to hold moisture.
Where a garden looks up to the hills, the design should lead the eye to the view rather than block it, with lower planting in front and structure at the sides.
Village gardens often have mature planting and old walls worth keeping. We work with what is already good and replan the rest.
Newer homes around Storrington often come with compacted soil and a bare fence line. A good design fixes the ground first and gives the garden structure from day one.
A 90-minute visit to your garden for clear direction and next steps. More about the Clarity Visit
Layered, seasonal planting chosen for your soil, aspect and how much time you want to spend gardening.
To-scale drawings, 3D views and planting plans for you or your landscaper to build from.
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.
Based in Worthing, Studio Hummingbird designs gardens across the county. We also work in Worthing, Horsham, Brighton, Chichester, Shoreham-by-Sea, Pulborough, Arundel and Tangmere.
Tell us about your garden. Book a free discovery call, or send us a message and we will come back to you.
