- Gardens East 11
Award Winning Garden & Planting Design
- About Gardens East 11
From Ideas to Realities. Award Winning Garden Design.
Every garden has its own story. I create natural, thoughtful designs that complement your home and reflect the way you live outside. Whether you want a space for entertaining, relaxing, or bringing wildlife closer, I’ll guide you from concept to planting, making the process simple and inspiring.
- Ideas to Reality
My Name is Krista Grindley
My name is Krista Grindley and I’m an award winning garden designer and owner of Gardens East, with 10 years experience in crafting high-quality garden designs tailored to your lifestyle and local environment.
I achieved a BA Honours in Fine Art at The Byam Shaw School of Art before deciding to combine my artistic eye with my lifelong love for nature and the outdoors. Whilst bringing up my two sons I spent 3 years studying for a Garden Design Diploma at Capel Manor in Hertfordshire from which I then went straight on to win an RHS Silver Gilt medal at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2008 for the Anglian show garden.
- Vision & Mission
Extreme Attention to Details Guaranteed.
My expertise spans a spectrum of styles, from contemporary to traditional, ensuring that your garden mirrors your aesthetic preference.
Having worked with many clients across East London, including Wanstead, Walthamstow, Leyton, Hackney, Bethnal Green, Chingford and Hertfordshire my planting schemes breathe life and vitality into any environment. With an artful interplay of hard and soft landscaping.
I enjoy working with my clients and understanding the vision they have for their garden space. Therefore creating a perfect space that has all year round interest.
Years Experience
Gardens Completed
Positive Reviews
- Our Services
Just Like Gardening Used to Make
Planting Design
Award winning, bespoke planting plans to bring out the best in any garden all year round. l source plants only from the best local nurseries around North and East London to ensure the best quality.
Garden Design
Optimise your garden space in North and East London: Tailored designs for any space, prioritising family, pets, and ease of upkeep. From the first visit to the final hand-drawn plan, I’ll guide your oasis creation.
Garden Maintenance
Maintaining your garden is crucial, but busy schedules and childcare responsibilities can make it challenging. My flexible maintenance service adapts to your schedule and budget constraints.
- Our Style
Nature-Inspired Artistry
“My style is to blend art and nature into harmonious hand crafted designs, merging the urban landscape with natural beauty and painting with plants, form and textures. I prioritise sustainability by incorporating ethical materials as much as possible and fostering growth using chemical-free approaches.”
- Krista Grindley
- Owner, Gardens East
- Our Projects
Recent Projects
Natural, wellbeing garden in Leytonstone.
The design brief was to transform a very long and underused garden in Leytonstone into a very natural garden with layered planting and no hard landscaping.
Bijou garden in Plaistow
Budget 30k. Bespoke limestone paving, Millboard decking, rendered raised beds. tiling, planting and new fencing all round.
A taste of Morroco in Forest Gate
My client wanted to transform her small garden in East London into a stylish Moroccan courtyard. They had been inspired by their travels around Marrakesh and had fallen in love with the wonderful ,exotic vibe.
Small garden project in Leytonstone
I was approached by a young couple in Leytonstone to put together a design for their newly renovated house in the Bushwood area of Leytonstone, East London.
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- Why Choose Us
The Garden Design Process
01.
Consultation
Following an initial free 15 minute phone chat I’ll arrange a time to meet with you to discuss your project and understand your vision, goals, budget, and timeline. It also gives me a chance to look at the site and assess any existing conditions, such as the size, shape, slope, soil, aspect, drainage, and other features of your garden.
02.
Concept
On approval of the quotation I’ll then come back to measure
up and do a basic survey. I’ll then create a preliminary design for your garden based on our consultation and site visit. I’ll produce a hand drawn scaled plan of your garden layout, showing the different areas and features that I propose along with a mood board. Another meeting is arranged to discuss.
03.
Bespoke Plan
This is the third stage where I refine and finalise
your garden design based on your feedback and approval. I make any necessary changes or adjustments to the concept and provide you with a detailed plan and specification for your garden. I also help you source the materials, plants, and contractors that you need for your project.
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Blog & Articles About Gardening
Creating a Haven for Nature: Gardens East’s Guide to Wildlife Gardens
When I first started Gardens East, a garden design business serving North…
Krista took what was a tired, beaten up garden and turned it into something very special. She listened to my ideas and came up with many really helpful suggestions. With the help of her team I feel I finally have the grown up garden I’ve always wanted. Thank you Krista!
Catherine Ross Finkernagel, Wanstead Customer