ecological landscape design for gardens, orchards, farms & estates

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The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Yet a vast majority of British people care deeply about the environment and want to do what they can to make a difference.

Wild Margin is here to help gardeners and landowners who want to rewild and rejuvenate their land, from tiny gardens to farms and private estates.

Simon Keyte is an ecologist and professional garden landscaper with a degree in Wildlife Conservation & Management from Sparsholt College. Aside from his professional practice he volunteers for Somerset Botany Group, Recorders of the Avalon Marshes, and has been a Honeygar Ranger for Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Combining his experience working in nature rejuvenation projects with his horticultural background, Simon helps garden and land owners across the South West identify the best plants and structures to introduce to their particular location to achieve the best biodiversity gain.

Simon is also happy to work alongside other garden designers by providing ecological expertise to maximise biodiversity in existing and new schemes.

PROJECTS

  • Private garden, Dorset

  • Botany survey, private meadow and woodland, Devon

  • Woodland Garden, Dorset

  • Private garden

  • Dragonfly transect, Somerset

  • Private garden, Dorset

  • Private garden, Dorset

  • Woodland garden, Dorset

  • Frome, Somerset

  • Botany survey, Dundon Beacon

  • Walled garden

  • Private garden, Dorset

  • Private garden, Somerset

  • Private garden, Dorset

  • Stour Provost

  • Somerset survey

  • Private garden, Somerset

  • Private garden, Somerset

  • Woodland garden, Dorset

  • Walled Garden, North Dorset

  • Botany Survey, Wiltshire

  • pond project

  • Frome, new/ in-progress project

  • Private garden, Dorset

SURVEY, PLAN, IMPLEMENT & MAINTAIN

Simon begins by surveying your garden or land to see what is already there, and what could be there with a little help.

After consulting with you about what you’d like to have on your land (both in wildlife terms and in your own terms), he then draws up a plan to get your land looking its best for both you and for nature. He oversees the implementation of landscaping (such as pond creation) and planting - working alongside trusted contractors.

We have ongoing maintenance plans for those who need a helping hand to keep their garden and land at its best, and offer annual or biannual surveys to those who want to monitor and build on their biodiversity gains.

Simon’s experience in both nature conservation and horticulture means he is able to help garden owners and other garden designers choose plants that look great to humans and nature alike.

3 out of 5 garden owners report they are helping wildlife in their gardens by putting in ponds and nest boxes, growing wildlife-friendly plants, or providing habitat piles.

get in touch

email Simon