Lynne Marcus
Lynne has been designing gardens since 1997 following a career in Human Resources in the financial services industry. Lynne trained with Professor David Stevens before embarking upon her successful career as a garden designer.
Lynne’s has a comprehensive and prolific portfolio ranging from courtyards, roof terraces and family gardens to grand-scale projects. Her work includes contemporary and traditionally styled gardens, often with a contemporary twist and formal and naturalistic gardens. Projects are predominately in London but are also undertaken in the Home Counties.Design Ethos
Lynne’s design ethos is based upon simplicity of geometry and form, coupled with the sensitive use of natural materials. Her work is instantly recognisable for its pared-down, elegant style and integration of materials. . Planting schemes are noted for their structure and in particular, her imaginative use of an extensive palette of perennials, grasses, ferns and bulbs. Each garden is individualistic, as key to her consultancy’s success is ensuring that every garden is tailored to match client requirements, complements the interior design and architecture of the house and sits comfortably in its environs. Lynne lives in north London with her husband and two sons.
The Team
Lynne Marcus – Principal Designer
Tom Brown – Associate Designer
Tom graduated in architecture before developing his interest in Garden Design. He spent two years working on site as a landscape contractor in order to fully appreciate the implications of design and construction. He now combines garden design and architecture, offering a valued design contribution ensuring a close relationship between buildings, structures and landscape.
Richard Parker – Exterior and Interior Styling and Planting
After graduating in Fine Arts, Richard specialised in botanical painting. Richard developed his interest in horticulture and retail and now runs his business ‘Second Nature’ from his plant and gift shop in Muswell Hill, London. He also offers a party and event styling service.
Press
Homes and Gardens
ELLE Decoration
Gardens Illustrated
Ideal Home
Garden & Co
The English Garden
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Evening Standard
The Hampstead & Highgate Express
The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Design
Garden Spaces - George Carter
Secret Gardens of London - Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Backyard Blueprints - David Stevens
Small Garden Spaces - David Stevens
The Impatient Gardener - Gay Search
Also…
House and Garden/Daily Telegraph Fair
London Garden Show
Border Patrol, project for Carlton Television.
Gardens for exhibitors at the Chelsea and
Hampton Court Flower Shows
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Initial Consultation:
To agree the brief and assess the site.
Site Survey:
The starting point - often undertaken by topographical surveyors.
Concept Plan:
The proposed design solution to the brief.
Master Plan:
The final detailed plan showing the garden as it is to be built usually accompanied by the building specification or schedule.
Planting Plan:
The position and names of the plants.
Project Consultancy:
To monitor the construction and manage the planting of the garden.
The Consultancy works with the best landscape contractors to ensure a high quality finish.
The Consultancy is also able to source structures, furniture, planters, features and accessories to complete the garden.
Planting, styling and accessorising:
An internal styling and events service is available through Richard Parker at ‘Second Nature’, 79 Fortis Green, Muswell Hill, London N10, 020 8444 1717.