Cultivate Design
Gardeners
Cultivate Design
34 Whitehill Rd, Hitchin
# Cultivate Design
Cultivate Design is an award-winning garden design practice based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving clients across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and London. Led by Jennifer Huckstep, who was named Grand Designs Live Garden Designer of the Year 2016, the practice specialises in creating bespoke outdoor spaces that combine innovative design with a deep respect for nature.
The studio works with homeowners and property owners seeking to transform their gardens into personal sanctuaries. Their approach prioritises creating uplifting spaces that enhance quality of life, whether through sustainable planting schemes, wildlife-friendly gardens, or contemporary urban retreats. The team excels at reimagining neglected outdoor areas, turning cluttered spaces into calm, functional environments that clients genuinely want to spend time in.
What distinguishes Cultivate Design is their philosophy of working *with* nature rather than against it. Their portfolio demonstrates versatility across diverse project types—from woodland planting and wildlife havens to minimalist urban gardens and relaxation-focused designs. The practice combines horticultural expertise with thoughtful spatial planning, ensuring every garden reflects its owner's lifestyle and values.
Their award-winning credentials and extensive project portfolio showcase a commitment to excellence and originality. Rather than applying formulaic solutions, Cultivate Design engages deeply with each client's needs and site conditions, resulting in gardens that feel both beautiful and genuinely liveable. This personalised, nature-centred approach has established them as a leading design practice in the East of England.
Cultivate Design is an award-winning garden design practice based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving clients across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and London. Led by Jennifer Huckstep, who was named Grand Designs Live Garden Designer of the Year 2016, the practice specialises in creating bespoke outdoor spaces that combine innovative design with a deep respect for nature.
The studio works with homeowners and property owners seeking to transform their gardens into personal sanctuaries. Their approach prioritises creating uplifting spaces that enhance quality of life, whether through sustainable planting schemes, wildlife-friendly gardens, or contemporary urban retreats. The team excels at reimagining neglected outdoor areas, turning cluttered spaces into calm, functional environments that clients genuinely want to spend time in.
What distinguishes Cultivate Design is their philosophy of working *with* nature rather than against it. Their portfolio demonstrates versatility across diverse project types—from woodland planting and wildlife havens to minimalist urban gardens and relaxation-focused designs. The practice combines horticultural expertise with thoughtful spatial planning, ensuring every garden reflects its owner's lifestyle and values.
Their award-winning credentials and extensive project portfolio showcase a commitment to excellence and originality. Rather than applying formulaic solutions, Cultivate Design engages deeply with each client's needs and site conditions, resulting in gardens that feel both beautiful and genuinely liveable. This personalised, nature-centred approach has established them as a leading design practice in the East of England.
Services offered
Garden designPlanting schemesSustainable garden designWildlife garden designGarden transformationWoodland plantingContemporary garden designGarden consultation