WHERE LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMES TO LIFE
We believe in creating beautiful gardens that fit your lifestyle perfectly. Founded by Chartered Landscape Designer Paul Cowell, we’ve spent the past 30 years creating and building breathtaking gardens that are designed for life.
PC Landscapes aims to connect the macro to the micro in relation to private residential gardens. We create dynamic spaces that acknowledge the past, recognises the viability and aesthetic functionality of the present whilst providing a balanced environmental equity for the future.
Our values are clear:
we are open, honest and accountable. We work with integrity and a passion to achieve the highest standards.
We are committed to sustainability and biodiversity – threads that run through all our work. From reclaiming material onsite to save you money, to introducing wildlife friendly plants, we align your requirements with the landscape around you without compromising on any of the features you choose.
Our designs are always the result of integrating our clients’ requirements with the natural environment, simplifying the complex to create harmonious, interconnected spaces that are aesthetically beautiful, perfectly functional, biodiverse and kind to your budget.
Contact us today to talk about your plans, or take a look at our garden design portfolio for inspiration.
Paul Cowell
Managing Director and Lead Landscape Architect
Paul is a Chartered Landscape Architect, and a full member of the Landscape Institute. He is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers and a popular lecturer and adviser. Paul is an RHS Judge and frequently sits on show garden selection panels for RHS Chelsea & Hampton Court. Paul also sits on the RHS sustainability panel. He is a former Chairman and board director of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), and in 2014 he was awarded life membership to BALI in ‘recognition for commitment and contribution to the association’. Paul is also a trustee of the BALI Chalk fund which is the charity side of the BALI organisation that provides funding for landscape training.
Paul sits on the BALI Standards group, Go landscape training committee and is a BALI landscape ambassador regularly visiting schools and colleges to encourage the next generation of landscape professionals. He is a long-serving member of the BALI south Thames regional committee, regularly liaising with fellow professional landscapers. Paul is actively leading the company in reducing its carbon footprint and is assessing the sustainability of each of the design projects undertaken by the company.
Paul’s love of horticulture and gardening prompted him to study for a National Diploma in landscape construction at Merrist Wood College in the early nineties and then achieve a BA(Hons) in Landscape Architecture from Greenwich University.
Anthony George
Contracts manager
Anthony has been working in the landscape industry for 35 years and has gained a variety of knowledge and experience along the way. Attending Merrist Wood College in the early 1990’s (where he initially met Paul), Anthony went on to work in London, where he got to grips with projects ranging from high end town gardens, roof terraces in London & Paris, country gardens across the UK as well as building and project-managing several gold-medal-winning gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Anthony joined PC Landscapes as a contracts manager in 2007. During this time he has gained qualifications in Business Management and Environmental Management Systems. He has also completed his SMSTS (site safety management) qualification and looks after the PC Landscapes team’s welfare. Anthony recently gained his IEMA environmental skills training for the workforce certificate to ensure the company stays up to date in all areas.
Anthony’s wealth of knowledge and attention to detail is second to none which is why he undertakes all of our quotes and costings, ensuring all elements are accounted for in each and every project. Whether working on a small town garden or a country estate, all gardens undergo the same detailed process with the aim of making the construction journey as seamless and pain-free as possible.
Anthony is a keen photographer, an active scout leader and Jeweller. When not in the office, he is usually out with the camera, making jewellery or off in his campervan.
Noemi Mercurelli
Associate Garden Designer and Biodiversity Lead
Noemi Mercurelli is the Associate Garden Designer and Biodiversity Lead at PC Landscapes. Her 12 years of experience in the prime residential market have provided her with a wealth of expertise. With a BSc in Applied Biodiversity, Noemi's unwavering dedication to crafting sustainable, award-winning landscapes is evident in every project she undertakes.
Noemi actively contributes to the ecological and environmental aspects of the design side of PC Landscapes, while supporting the team to achieve carbon reduction across our projects. Noemi plays a pivotal role in the operational and marketing facets of the design team and is a passionate advocate for inclusivity in the industry.
What distinguishes Noemi is her remarkable ability to bridge a profound understanding of the property market with sustainable design principles. She excels in creating landscapes that not only harmonise with the environment but also adeptly cater to the ever-evolving needs of the property market. Her commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and her profound connection with nature make her an invaluable asset to the PC Landscapes team, where she continues to shape the future of landscape design.
Beyond her professional commitments, Noemi finds joy in the great outdoors, often exploring nature with her children, and takes pleasure in the simple joy of a well-brewed espresso.