About Tom Child

Modern landscaped garden showcasing professional outdoor design.
Modern landscaped garden showcasing professional outdoor design.
Modern landscaped garden showcasing professional outdoor design.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE GARDENS

Great gardens start with great people.

Great gardens start with great people.

Behind every Tom Child garden is a team that takes genuine pride in its work. Led by Tom Child and Colin May, with over 30 years of experience and a shared passion for craftsmanship, we bring together traditional building skills, creative thinking and an eye for detail. From the first conversation to the finishing touches, it's the people, care and experience behind each project that make the difference.

Behind every Tom Child garden is a team that takes genuine pride in its work. Led by Tom Child and Colin May, with over 30 years of experience and a shared passion for craftsmanship, we bring together traditional building skills, creative thinking and an eye for detail. From the first conversation to the finishing touches, it's the people, care and experience behind each project that make the difference.

Tom Child

Founder & Director

Wildlife

I started Tom Child Garden Landscapes back in 1995, combining my love of gardening with a background in building and construction. Having originally trained and worked in my father's building business, I soon discovered that creating beautiful outdoor spaces brought together everything I enjoyed.

More than 30 years later, I still get the same satisfaction from transforming a garden. Whether it's a simple pathway or a complete landscape transformation, I believe the smallest details make the biggest difference, and every project deserves the same care and attention.

Started

2002

Favourite garden style

Timeless gardens with a contemporary twist.

I love combining traditional craftsmanship and natural materials with modern design. A garden should feel like it belongs to the property, look beautiful and get better with age.



Colin May

Director

Wildlife

I've worked alongside Tom for over 25 years, helping turn ideas and plans into beautiful, practical gardens. Over that time, we've tackled everything from modest garden improvements to large, complex landscaping projects.

For me, it's about understanding what the client really wants and making sure the finished garden works as well in everyday life as it looks in photographs. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a project come together and knowing we've created something the client will enjoy for years.

Started

2010

Favourite garden style

Contemporary outdoor living.

I particularly like gardens that bring the indoors and outdoors together, with generous terraces, thoughtful planting and spaces for entertaining. Somewhere that looks impressive but also feels comfortable and welcoming.

Considering your own garden project?

We’d be happy to talk through ideas and help you explore what’s possible.

Modern landscaped garden showcasing professional outdoor design.