SAMI GUR
Gardens are a framework: a stage for nature to show us what is already there. A misty moor, a summer haze over rolling hills, the scent of wet woodland.These moments feel wild and uncontrollable, but there are elements we can extract.
Gardens are a framework: a stage for nature to show us what is already there. A misty moor, a summer haze over rolling hills, the scent of wet woodland.These moments feel wild and uncontrollable, but there are elements we can extract.
About Gur Garden Design
Gur Garden Design is a dynamic garden design studio offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to clients of all scales. With a strong emphasis on innovative plant combinations and a deep understanding of landscape aesthetics, the studio crafts bespoke outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
What we do
Based in Bristol, we work on projects across the U.K. and internationally. Ranging from intimate urban gardens to expansive countryside landscapes. Collaborating with a trusted network of skilled craftspeople and professional landscapers, Gur Garden Design ensures each project is executed with precision and artistry.
Design Philosophy
At the heart of the spaces we create is a functionality layered in beauty. Our expertise extends beyond design, offering consultancy for large estates, including management plans, countryside stewardship grant applications, and maintenance strategies for extensive and diverse landscapes. Whether designing for private clients, public spaces, or large-scale developments, we’re dedicated to creating timeless, nature-inspired designs.
MEET THE TEAM
SAMI GÜR - LEAD DESIGNER
Sami founded Gür Garden Design following years of hands-on experience and academic achievement in horticulture and landscape design.
He began his career in 2017, working closely with Gareth Edwards, respected gardener, ecologist, and historic landscape restoration expert and friend. This formative mentorship fostered a deep understanding of plants and their role in creating dynamic, sustainable landscapes.
In 2021, Sami earned a Level 7 Diploma in Garden Design with distinction from the Oxford College of Garden Design. He went on to work with renowned plantswoman and horticulturalist Derry Watkins at Special Plants, contributing to a Silver Medal-winning stall at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
SINEAD - STUDIO MANAGER
With a foundation in horticulture as the daughter of a head gardener, Sinead brings a deep-rooted passion for plants and landscapes to Gur Garden Design. Her dedication extends beyond gardening; as an allotment holder and accomplished photographer. She is also a member of the Bristol-based artist collective Girls Camera Club.
At Gur Garden Design,Sinead oversees studio operations, ensuring projects are managed efficiently from concept to execution. She can also be found on site helping on planting days.
With a foundation in horticulture as the daughter of a head gardener, Sinead brings a deep-rooted passion for plants and landscapes to Gur Garden Design. Her dedication extends beyond gardening; as an allotment holder and accomplished photographer. She is also a member of the Bristol-based artist collective Girls Camera Club.
At Gur Garden Design,Sinead oversees studio operations, ensuring projects are managed efficiently from concept to execution. She can also be found on site helping on planting days.