Shared Spaces: community, schools & workplaces

Planting can make all the difference to areas around schools, workplaces and in communal areas

Sensory gardens at schools provide an additional outdoor learning space for pupils of all ages, whilst planting around communal areas promotes wellbeing and encourages use by the community. Commercial properties can also benefit – softening industrial environments to both create a good impression to visitors and provide attractive break areas, increasing employee satisfaction and productivity.

“I have used Cathy for a business project and also for my home project. She is professional, personable and creative, but understands the need to adjust recommendations to suit timeframes and budgets. I have recommended her to others and continue to keep in touch for future business projects.”


Before – a neglected area of the school field

After – interactive sensory garden with access for all pupils

Softening industrial seating areas with planting

Creating a professional first impression

Planting around community areas of sheltered housing
  • Mrs S, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
    Mrs S, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
    "I have known Cathy for years in my work as an interior designer. I was so pleased to be able to use her help me design my own garden. She offers a fabulous service and has so much knowledge. I am so happy with the result. I would recommend her to anyone and I am extremely discerning about who I recommend."
    Mr and Mrs H, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire
    Mr and Mrs H, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire
    "We're absolutely delighted with our garden transformation and it was a completely individual project from start to finish.  The high standards and attention to detail were second to none.  Cathy and Alan's suggestions and advice really helped us to visualise the look of the finished garden.  The entire team was wonderful."
    Ms W, Reading, Berkshire
    Ms W, Reading, Berkshire
    "From the first consultation meeting, with Cathy & Rachel, I was extremely impressed with their plant knowledge & vision for our project. Their friendly & approachable personalities made the whole process a joy. The finished scheme was fantastic, above & beyond our expectations."
    Mrs H, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire
    Mrs H, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire
    "We have engaged Wild to Wonderful several times over the years to help us with designing our garden, or parts of it, and putting the designs into effect.  All of Cathy’s design ideas have been superb and the team do what they promise to do, when they promise to do it.  They are both creative and reliable and they will always be our first port of call for any garden projects."
    Ms H, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
    Ms H, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
    "At every stage of the process Cathy and her team provided thoughtful and practical expertise and found creative ways to incorporate my ideas into the design so that it felt like we created the garden together. The result exceeded my expectations and my garden has been transformed from a source of stress and a chore to a source of pleasure and relaxation."
    Mrs P, Thame, Oxfordshire
    Mrs P, Thame, Oxfordshire
    "Extremely professional, excellent communication, stunning garden design and top notch delivery ‐ all within a modest budget. It was just like working with a longstanding and trustworthy friend. Highly recommended and I will definitely use again."
    Ms C, Newbury, Berkshire
    Ms C, Newbury, Berkshire
    "I am so pleased with my new garden. You interpreted my needs and ideas perfectly, and now it feels like my home is one outside room bigger! Thank you."