Garden Design

This month’s insights article was originally going to focus on the wonder that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show: our experiences exhibiting there, the inevitable FOMO when you are not involved in the build-up, and the incredible concentration of inspiration it offers both the gardening public and the industry each year. However, an email from […]

We are very excited that Ivy Cottage is featured in Clare Foggett’s new book, Beauty and Abundance, published on 16 April 2026. Ivy Cottage is Matthew’s cottage garden in Surrey and the location of our design studio. We know that you will love all the inspiring public gardens and private spaces in this book, so

At Matthew Childs Design we love designing small gardens. Regardless of scale, every project receives the same dedicated, concept-to-completion service. Small gardens often demand just as much care as large rural spaces, requiring clever, thoughtful design to maximise every inch for both people and plants, while creating calm, practical outdoor rooms that feel generous, private