The team
Established in 1993 in South West London and now based in East Sussex, Belle Gardens is led by its Director, Bella Ryan, with principal designer Simon Payne.
Bella Ryan
Director of Belle Gardens
The Director of Belle Gardens, Bella is Merrist Wood College trained and qualified in Horticulture to Distinction level.
She is a member of the Professional Gardeners’ Guild and lectures in horticulture at Kent Adult Education, Claverham Adult and Community College in Battle and Robertsbridge Community College.
She was a horticultural lecturer for four years at Richmond Adult College and three years at Capel Manor College when she lived in London.
- Merrist Wood College trained
- Horticulture, Distinction level
- Professional Gardeners’ Guild member
- Horticulture lecturer
Simon Payne
Our other Principal Designer
Simon trained at the Inchbald School of Garden Design and has worked with John Brooks and Anthony Paul. He has been designing gardens since 1988.
All garden works are executed by qualified and skilled employees of Belle Gardens and are fully insured.
Clients on working with Bella
4.6 on Google
“From our initial contact with Bella we were dealt with in a very professional and friendly manner. Bella has a vast knowledge of plants and designed our new build garden very thoughtfully. We would highly recommend her.”
“Belle transformed our new blank canvas into a little south facing paradise. Charming, no nonsense advice and creative efficient service. Wholeheartedly recommended.”
“About 4 years ago we asked Bella to help create a low maintenance garden for our new build house. This she and her team did brilliantly, and recently she came back to freshen up some areas of the garden. Really pleased with the results and looking forward to spring and summer in the garden!”
“I found Bella (Belle Gardens) about 3 years ago when I decided I needed help in transforming 2 large areas of grass into a beautiful garden with plenty of year round colour and structure. I knew nothing about plants or soil never having had a garden before and put my complete trust in Bella. Now, 3 years on I have the garden I always wanted which is regularly maintained by Bella who discusses any new planting which may be required. She is an extremely knowledgeable landscape gardener and a joy to work with. I am still a novice, but have learned so much from her. I would recommend her unconditionally to anyone, novice or not. You would be in safe hands!”
A no obligation chat
If you are at all unsure about what is involved or the likely costs involved, get in touch. Estimates for small jobs are free. Use the form, call us on 01580 201354 or email Bella.
Opening hours
- Mon-Thu
- 9:00am-6:30pm
- Fri
- from 9:00am
- Sat-Sun
- Closed