Meet the Team
The People Behind Refined Landscapes
A specialist garden design and build team bringing together design intelligence, construction expertise and horticultural care.
A connected team
Our Team
At Refined Landscapes, our team is more than a group of individuals. We are a close-knit collective of designers, horticulturists, and craftspeople who share a common passion for creating exceptional outdoor spaces. Each member brings unique expertise and perspective, yet we work as one to deliver gardens that exceed expectations.
Behind the work
See the team behind each garden
A Refined garden is shaped by people who care deeply about their craft, their colleagues and the work they create. Our strength comes from shared values, mutual respect and working together.
Meet the people behind your garden
Each member of the team contributes to the way a garden is designed, built, planted, managed or cared for. The profiles below introduce the people involved in delivering Refined projects, from the design studio and project management through to construction, planting, aftercare and client support.
Founder
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JacobFounder & Director
Meet the Studio
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AlexLead Designer
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AndyGarden Designer
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IsaacGarden Designer
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MisaDesign Technician
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MikeLandscape Architect
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TheoLandscape Estimator
Operations Team
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BenHead of Operations
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PhoebeOffice Manager
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JoeHead of Construction
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HudaHead of Business Assurance
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NicolaHead of Marketing
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AshleyProduction Manager
Team Leaders
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RichardLandscape Foreman
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ReeceLandscape Foreman
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JackLandscape Foreman
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JamesLandscape Foreman
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SamLandscape Foreman
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JonAftercare Lead
Specialist expertise
The right people involved at the right stage
From first conversation to aftercare, each stage of a garden project benefits from specialist input. Clients are supported by people who understand not only how a garden should look, but how it will be built, planted, cared for and lived in.
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Design Studio
Our landscape designers shape the spatial layout, atmosphere, planting direction and material language of each garden design, ensuring it is both beautiful and practical.
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Project Management
Our project managers bring structure, communication and control to our process, helping clients understand what is happening and when key decisions are needed.
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Construction Team
Our garden construction team and garden build specialists bring the design to life on site, with attention to levels, foundations, drainage, materials, detailing and finish.
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Planting & Horticulture
Our horticultural team supports the living layer of the garden, from planting preparation and installation to seasonal care and long-term maturity.
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Aftercare
Our aftercare team helps completed gardens continue to develop, protecting the design intent and supporting planting as it establishes and matures.
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Operations & Client Support
Behind every smooth project is careful coordination, communication and administration, helping the client experience feel clear and considered from start to finish.
Shared standards
A team shaped around quality
Our strength is not only in individual expertise, but in the standards shared across the team. A garden may begin in the design studio, but its success depends on communication, technical judgement, site care, planting knowledge and long-term attention. That connected approach helps protect the design intent from first concept through to construction, planting, handover and garden aftercare.
Careers at Refined
A skilled and varied industry
Landscaping brings together creativity, construction, horticulture, project management, sustainability and client service. For people looking to build a career in the industry, Refined offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values standards, purpose and progression.
Meet the Team FAQs
Helpful answers about who is involved in a Refined garden project and how the team works together.
Still have a question?
Speak to the team directly. We are happy to talk through your project before you commit to anything.
Who will I work with during a garden project?
This depends on the scope of the project. A typical design and build project may involve a garden designer, project manager, construction team, planting specialists and client support. The right people are brought in at the relevant stage of the process.
Do you have an in-house garden design team?
Yes. We have a garden design team supported by construction, planting, project management and aftercare expertise. This helps connect the creative direction with practical delivery.
Who manages the garden construction stage?
The garden construction stage is managed by experienced project and site teams who understand the agreed design, technical requirements, materials and finish expected for the project.
Do your designers work with the build team?
Yes. The design and build teams work closely so that the design intent is understood and protected as the project moves from plans and visuals into construction and planting.
Who looks after the garden after completion?
Where ongoing support is required, the aftercare team can help care for the garden after handover. This helps planting establish well and supports the garden as it matures.
Can I speak to the team before starting a project?
Yes. The first step is to start a conversation with us so we can understand your project, the support you are looking for and which members of the team are best placed to guide the next stage.