Designing & Building Dream Garden Spaces

Designed and personally built by Dan Goddard across Surrey & Hampshire

With 30 years of horticultural and landscaping experience, Dan creates gardens that transform how you live outdoors. Designs start from £1,599 + VAT for small gardens, with our landscaping projects starting from £20,000.

Trusted Across Surrey & Hampshire

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

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   Trevor Lee 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   Clare 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exquisite design and brilliant team ❤️
  
 
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   Clare Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.

Transform Your Garden Into Something Extraordinary

Every garden we create begins with a carefully considered design, bespoke for your property, lifestyle, and how you want to use the space.

From peaceful garden retreats to bold architectural landscapes, we design outdoor spaces that feel like a natural extension of your home. Our gardens often include:

Feature patios and outdoor living spaces
Thoughtfully structured planting
Water features and focal points
Fire pits and social areas
Sensory planting for colour, fragrance, and texture
Lighting and atmosphere for evening use

Walk Through Your Garden Before It Is Built

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

Once the concept has been refined, it is transformed into a detailed 3D visualisation that brings the complete vision to life. This unique combination of hand drawn creativity and advanced digital design allows you to experience your garden before construction begins.

Walk through the proposed design, explore it from different viewpoints and see how the planting, materials, pathways, seating areas and structural features will work together.

You can even experience your future garden during the day and after dark, revealing how lighting will transform the atmosphere of the space.

By seeing and experiencing the design in advance, you can make informed decisions and move forward with complete confidence.

A Rare Combination of Skills

Most garden designers don’t build their gardens. Most landscapers don’t design them. Dan Goddard offers both in Surrey and Hampshire.

With over 30 years of experience in horticulture and landscape construction, every project benefits from a unique combination of:

Dan personally oversees both the design and build process, ensuring the original vision is carried through to the finished garden.

Garden Design & Landscaping Across Surrey and Hampshire

The Garden Alchemist creates bespoke, design led gardens for homes across Surrey and Hampshire. From the initial concept through to planting and construction, every garden is carefully planned around the property, the surrounding landscape and the way each client wants to use their outdoor space.

Based locally, we provide professional garden design and build services throughout Surrey and Hampshire, including Fleet, Farnborough, Camberley, Farnham, Guildford and the surrounding areas.

Whether you are transforming a compact garden, redesigning a larger outdoor space or planning a complete landscaping project, we combine creative garden design, practical expertise and over 30 years of horticultural and landscaping experience.

Designing & Building Dream Garden Spaces​