Garden Design in Surrey

Designing & Building Dream Garden Spaces​

Designed and personally built by Dan Goddard

The Garden Alchemist provides bespoke garden design in Surrey, creating exceptional outdoor spaces from initial concept through to final construction.

With over 30 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping and garden design, Dan brings creative ideas and practical expertise together. As a result, every garden is designed with both beauty and buildability in mind.

Garden designs start from £1,599 + VAT for small gardens, with complete landscaping projects starting from £20,000.

Trusted Across Surrey & Hampshire

Homeowners across Surrey and Hampshire trust The Garden Alchemist to create beautiful outdoor spaces with care, creativity and lasting quality.

We’re proud to be members of the Surrey Garden Design Group. 

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Trevor Lee
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Dan was recommended to us by a neighbour and we are so glad. Dan and his amazing team initially did some work on the front garden area and we were so impressed we decided to utilise them for a larger piece of work in the back garden. The work was completed on time, the quality of the work was excellent and we are so thrilled with how everything turned out. Dan's knowledge of plants were excellent and you can tell he has a real passion for this. A special shout out to Steve and Alan for their continued hard work and they were all genuinely lovely guys. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Garden Alchemist, great guys that do a fantastic job and if you feed them with tea and biscuits you will make good friends for life !!! Thanks so much
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Andrew Love
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Stunning, that’s how we describe the garden that Dan has delivered. His design, construction and choice of plants are perfect, we wouldn’t change anything. We now have a beautiful space to socialise with friends and family or just to enjoy on our own. We couldn’t wish for anything else. Dan and the team have been enthusiastic and fun throughout and we highly recommend them. Chris and Andy
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Steve Hodges
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I’ve had the opportunity to see the team’s work up close and have always been impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, and the quality of the finished results. They take real pride in their work, communicate well, and genuinely care about delivering a great outcome. I’d have no hesitation recommending them to anyone looking for landscaping services.
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A lot of companies offer hard landscaping designs and installation, but if you are after someone who can offer that but also really knows and understands his plants, then Dan is your man. His team worked hard in all weathers to complete our project and we are very pleased with the end result.
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Laura Savage
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Dan and his team are masters in garden transformations. Both creative in design and talented in brining it together. Perfect combination! Highly recommended 👏🏻
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Exquisite design and brilliant team ❤️
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Clare Moore
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Dan worked with us to create and build a lovely new garden that has everyone commenting on what a transformation it is! Thank you for everything you did.
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Belinda Hayes
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Dan, is the Garden Alchemist and he is indeed an alchemist… he and his brilliant team squeezed me in between much larger projects and transformed my very sorry looking deck, that was rapidly sinking, into a sturdy, fresh new one! Adding a new walk way, a new garden shed and redirecting the irrigation system. Dan’s attention to detail is immaculate. I thoroughly recommend The Garden Alchemist, you couldn’t wish to meet a more likeable and capable team.
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Bespoke Garden Design in Surrey for Exceptional Outdoor Spaces

Every garden we create starts with a carefully considered design, shaped around your property, lifestyle and how you use the space.

Whether you want a peaceful retreat or a bold architectural garden, the design should feel connected to your home.

For example, your garden could include:

Walk Through Your Garden Before It Is Built

Every garden design begins by hand, with Dan sketching the ideas, shapes and features that will define your outdoor space.

Next, the refined concept is transformed into a detailed 3D visualisation, bringing the complete design to life. This combination of hand drawn creativity and digital design helps you understand the finished garden before construction begins.

You can then explore different viewpoints and see how planting, materials, pathways, seating and structural features work together.

In addition, you can view the garden during the day and after dark to understand the impact of lighting. As a result, you can make informed design decisions before the build begins.

A Rare Combination of Skills

Garden Design in Surrey

Garden Design in Surrey, The Garden Alchemist team on site.

Most garden designers do not build their gardens, while most landscapers do not design them. Dan Goddard offers both services across Surrey and Hampshire.

Because Dan combines design, horticulture and landscape construction, every project benefits from joined up expertise from the outset.

His experience includes:

As a result, the original design vision is carried through carefully to the finished garden.

Garden Design in Surrey, The Garden Alchemist team on site.
Completed Garden Design, landscaped in Surrey

Garden Design & Landscaping Across Surrey and Hampshire

The Garden Alchemist creates bespoke gardens for homes across Surrey and Hampshire.

From the initial concept to planting and construction, every garden is planned around the property, landscape and client. Because we manage both design and build, the process remains clear and consistent from start to finish.

Our garden design and landscaping services cover Fleet, Farnborough, Camberley, Farnham, Guildford and surrounding areas.

Whether you are redesigning a compact garden or planning a complete transformation, we combine creativity with practical landscaping expertise.

In addition, more than 30 years of horticultural experience helps ensure every design is both attractive and practical. Ultimately, our aim is to create a garden that feels considered, personal and built to last.

It all starts with a conversation, get in touch to start your transformation.

Explore our garden design and landscaping services, see examples of our work and discover how we can transform your outdoor space.