Our People

Director

Doug joined the Creative team in May 1996 and has progressed through several roles in that time, culminating in him becoming a Director in 2021.

Doug has a wide variety of tasks ranging from client facing appointments, to behind the scenes running of the business, logistics & planning. In his spare time Doug is a keen runner both at home and internationally and has even ventured into the world of acting – watch here.

“The most rewarding thing for me is to see our staff flourish in both their personal and professional lives whilst of course giving our clients the high quality service we are known for. It can be challenging to maintain a relaxed persona when up against a deadline, a heavy workload or responsibility but nonetheless it is important to try and maintain an atmosphere of calm.

Creative offers the opportunity to work in enriching environments both on site and back at base. We work hard to achieve an open and approachable atmosphere whilst delivering a high standard of service to our clients.”

Favourite Plant? 

“Pittosporum Golf Ball and Silver Ball, they fit in many in many different schemes and look good all year, whilst adding structure to the borders. My first ‘go to’ in a design.”

Director

Matthew joined The Big Plant Nursery in 2011 as a fresh-faced Saturday assistant during the final year of his horticultural degree. He has since developed his role within the nursery and wider business to becoming a Director in March 2021.

On an average day Matthew is busy plant sourcing and procurement, customer service, sales and planning. He has a wide range of responsibilities from the day to day to longer term business forecasting.

“The most rewarding part of my role is sourcing unique and interesting plants, providing a high-quality product and developing the business. Everyday has its own challenges, from the weather to logistics but understanding how to prioritise is key to make the most efficient use of each day.

On a personal note, Creative Landscape Co. has allowed me to develop my role and knowledge over the years. As a company, we are always looking at ways to better ourselves for the benefit of our clients, staff and the planet”. 

Favouite plant? 

“Sorbus commixta ‘Olympic Flame’. It is an exceptional Sorbus with strong growth, excellent autumn colour with an interesting form and leaf shape.”

Office Manager

Julie has been our Office Manager since 2013. Before joining the Creative Landscape team, Julie spent twenty-seven years in dentistry as a dental nurse and practice manager. It was in this high stress in environment that Julie learnt to spin many plates in the air with aplomb.

These skills are invaluable in her day to day role where she is the first point of contact for clients, assisting the Directors and ensuring the office runs smoothly. She is the friendly face that greets us every morning and the joyful voice at the end of the phone. 

“I love working here at Creative with my work family and our lovely customers surrounded by beautiful plants. What’s not to love!”

Favourite plant?

“Dicksonia antarctica, they provide drama and structure for a shady area.”

Contracts Manager

Luke is the contracts manager in our landscaping department. This means he is the direct link between our designers and the team that builds the garden. Day to day, he ensures the landscape teams run as efficiently as possible with customer satisfaction as the main goal. Having started as a labourer with us in 2006, he has experience of each element and role of the landscaping department first hand.

“The most rewarding part of my role is to bring a great design to life as well as seeing the next generation of apprentices and labourers develop their skills in landscaping.

Staff are always listened to, treated equally and encouraged to progress through the company just as I was. That’s why I am still Creative Landscape Co. after sixteen years!”

Favoutite plant? 

“I love how Agapanthus forms neat chunky clumps in the border. The purple flowers really stand out”.

Planting Consultant

Championing wildlife friendly and native planting, Elaine has a gentle touch when it comes to design, and a life-long passion for roses. Having grown up on a farm she learned the importance of flora and fauna from a very early age, this helped hone her style when she trained in garden design in Kent, the Garden of England.

“My career in horticulture started in London working on the country’s leading gardening magazines including BBC Gardeners’ World, regularly exhibiting at RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower shows, and working on a multitude of specialist environmental projects before joining the company in 2019.”

Here at Creative Landscape Co., we get to transform people’s gardens! We carefully consider and design each garden to its own specific criteria and the client’s requirements. I love the creativity that brings as no two gardens are ever the same. It’s great working with award winning teams of like-minded people to achieve beautiful green spaces for all to enjoy.”

Favourite plant?

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Lace Lady’

‘It’s a different tree with zig zag stems that provide winter interest. The colour of the leaves are bright and stand out in the garden.”

Planting Consultant

Corina has had a passion for plants from a very young age, growing and nurturing them alongside her mother. This early connection to nature led her to pursue a first-class degree in Agriculture in Romania, which included a practical academic placement programme completed in stages in England, providing her with invaluable experience in professional horticultural environments. She later studied Garden Design at Merrist Wood, earning her Honours degree awarded by Kingston University London.

Since 2006, Corina has developed her career in horticulture through a variety of professional roles, gaining extensive hands-on experience. She has also worked as part of teams at prestigious RHS flower shows, including Hampton Court, contributing to award-winning gardens, and refining her practical and creative skills.

“Drawing on a strong horticultural background, I design planting schemes that are both beautiful and enduring. Each scheme is carefully composed for texture, colour, form, and year-round interest, ensuring the planting feels balanced and cohesive. I use planting to soften and enhance a space, creating gardens that feel welcoming and bring a true sense of serenity.”

Favourite plant? 

“Cornus kousa. They are stunning in the Spring and beautiful in the autumn. Versatile with lovely frames. It’s a refined and elegant choice that brings layered seasonal interest.”

Marketing Manager

Jemma joined the company in 2018 after having gained experience in marketing at a Law firm.

“After previously working in a services industry, I immensely enjoy working with something tangible; beautiful plants and gardens. My mum and grandmother have always been plant enthusiasts and now I can hold my own in a horticulture related conversation. My knowledge of Greek and Latin has also been helpful in understanding all the technical plant names”.

In her spare time Jemma is a singer / songwriter.

Favourite plant?

“Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, elegant, timeless and a classic. Reminds me of a Ralph Lauren advert and holiday home in the Hamptons vibes”.

It’s timeless and elegant. I love how the lime green panicles turn creamy white in the summer followed by a blush pink hue in the autumn. They are great for winter interest as well if you hold off from pruning the heads till early spring.”

Soft Landscaping Team Leader

Stefan joined the company in 2018 within The Big Plant Nursery, learning a lot about plants and meeting new customers every day. After three years, he moved across to the Creative Landscape Co. planting team, learning new skills and key information. He has recently been promoted to Team leader. His role now is to execute a design with workmanship, teamwork and communication. He also oversees all quality control on site.

“The most satisfying part on my job is to walk into a garden and completely transform it with my team, and to experience the joy and excitement the customer has with them. This job would be enjoyable for anyone that has the dedication for hard work, loves the outdoors and likes to work in a team. I really enjoy working at creative because I visit new places, meet new people and work with great staff every day.”

Soft Landscaping Team Manager

Steve joined Creative Landscape Co. in January 2007 after three years experience with another Landscape company.

He then spent nine years in our Maintenance team as a Leader before progressing and spending another six years as a planting team supervisor.

He has recently become the manager of our three planting teams. His role includes liaising directly with clients, site visits with the designers, making sure his teams have everything they need and are happy within their job roles.

“What I find most satisfying is my teams going into any clients garden and transforming them from a unimaginative space into the clients dream garden, especially with how many of our clients now work from home”.

Nursery Assistant

Mel is one of our nursery assistants. He is part of the team responsible for daily plant care, maintaining the inspiring displays, unloading deliveries and general upkeep of the nursery.

“The best thing about my job? No two days are the same and I love that. I left an office based role in pursuit of a complete lifestyle change. Now I’m learning new skills, working outside amongst incredible high quality plants and broadening my horticultural knowledge.”

Landscaping Team 

Cameron has a Horticulture and Landscape apprenticeship from the Berkshire College of Agriculture.

He started with us when he was still studying for his apprenticeship and after two years, he joined us in a permanent position. He has since been promoted to a semi-skilled landscaper role.

“The key highlights of my job are the opportunities to work in a vast array of environments that require different skills ranging from problem solving to workmanship skills, the perfect platform for someone to build and grow as I have done the past four years and continue to do so! I have my sights set on becoming a skilled landscaper and then eventually, foreman”.

Soft Landscaping Team

Ciaran is in our planting team and has recently been given the opportunity to take on more responsibility within his team with a view to becoming Team Leader in the future.

He started off at Creative Landscape Co. in a part-time role at just one day a week whilst at college. He enjoyed it so much he joined us full time once he had completed his course.

Originally in our maintenance department, Ciaran soon discovered that planting was his passion and transferred across to one of our planting teams.

“The transformations on the gardens we create is very rewarding. Seeing what we can achieve for the customer is true job satisfaction.”

I would say, this type of job would be a good fit for anyone who likes working outside and who enjoys a challenge. Creative Landscape Co. is a great place to work because they allow you to grow professionally as well as develop and grow as a person. They give you many opportunities to improve your skills in all departments.” 

Fleet Co-ordinator and Resident Photographer

Paul is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and coordination of both office facilities and company vehicles. After joining the company seventeen years ago as a temp, he has grown his role significantly and is now responsible for health and safety compliance, fleet co-ordination and general day to day on-site maintenance.

Outside of work Paul enjoys photography, fishing with his dad and restoring motorcycles. He is the mechanic for two separate race teams one being a motocross quad in the British Championship. 

“I enjoy the problem-solving side of my role. I’m often the go-to person for questions or issues, and I take pride in being able to resolve them. I also find satisfaction in tool maintenance and managing the vans.”

Favourite Plant? 

“Eryngium. They are spiky, blue and the bees love them. They also photograph really well.”

Bookkeeper & Admin Support

Danielle joined the team in early 2024. She first started her career in accounts back in 2021 at a fine dining restaurant.

“I find watching a project from the beginning to the end very satisfying. Having contact with the customer throughout their journey with us and listening to how happy they are makes me very proud to work here.

Staff are always encouraged to progress at Creative Landscape Co. and overall, a very positive company to work for!”

Favourite plant?

“The Hydrangea ‘Pinky Winky’ it’s a real showstopper. The big flowers are a statement and have gorgeous pink and white tones”.