ADAM VETERE

Award-Winning Garden Designer Reading

Adam Vetere is an inspirational, innovative and award-winning garden designer operating in Reading and the Berkshire area. In 2020, he won two Best of Houzz awards for Design and Service. Utilising his expertise in horticulture, graphic design, practical landscaping and business design, Adam has worked on projects both large and small, all of which he executes with the same passion for the unique challenges that they bring. Adam is driven by his enthusiasm for plants and sustainable design.

Innovative Design

“I’ve designed gardens both large and small, town or country, drawing upon inspiration from the four corners of the world, utilising my passion for plants and inspirational design.”

As an accomplished designer, Adam’s first designs were in the early 1990s whilst he was working for a reputable landscape design and construction company. He worked there for several years.

After his extensive graphical design training, Adam had the opportunity to put his training to good use; his designs were visionary and practical as he was building and constructing the designs himself, understanding the practical and budgetary limits of the materials and the time needed to implement a design scheme.

A subtle change of career led Adam into a business and financial design path, but underlying the new role was the need for design and the future; how will the business grow, how will it develop, how will it succeed in a particular environment? These are all the fundamentals that a great garden designer needs to understand with the plants, the climate, their positioning and their companions.

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What I Do

Garden Design Services

As a graduate of the London College of Garden Design, Adam is an accomplished plants person. He has experience of designing gardens in the Reading and Berkshire area, and can offer bespoke services such as:

From the inital brief and survey stages, to the design and construction of your new garden, Adam Vetere is intimately involved with every garden he creates.

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Did You Know?

Gardens in Reading

There are many beautiful gardens in Reading which are open to the public, including Caversham Court Gardens, Forbury Gardens and The Harris Garden.

The Harris Garden, for example, is located at the University of Reading and was named after Professor Tom Harris, a distinguished palaeobotanist and keen gardener.

Photo of the Harris Garden by Chris J Wood - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

Some kind words

"Adam project managed the whole process brilliantly"

From the beginning to the end of my garden project it has been a pleasure to work with Adam. Adam laid out the process very clearly so I knew my options and we agreed a brief. Having been invited to see his own garden I knew I could trust his judgement and I wasn’t disappointed when he talked me through the design idea. He had designed a garden that fitted the features of the house as well as my own artist style which made it extra special; incorporating my fused glass was an unexpected chance to put my own stamp on the garden. Adam project managed the whole process brilliantly too. The planting has amazing combinations of plants in textures, scents and colours, many of which I had not been familiar with. With a plant list and maintenance instructions I feel equipped to help his vision develop as the months go by. Every day I look forward to seeing what new delights the garden offers. A patch of grass has been turned into a beautiful garden and a space to enjoy all through the year.

Jean Thomas

"I was instantly impressed with him and his eye for detail"

First met Adam at his garden while on a group visit. I was instantly impressed with him and his eye for detail. Sometime later I asked him if he would come up with a design for a patio area with a couple or raised beds. We discussed some very basic requirements and Adam presented several options, all which had merit but one fitted our requirements exactly. Adam is always keen to offer advice regarding landscaping and choice of plants. I would highly recommend him and would certainly contact him again for any future projects.

Graham Powell

"Adam has been excellent in his approach to our garden design"

Adam has been excellent in his approach to our garden design, he has captured all our views and designed a garden so all children especially special needs children can access the garden like their friends. He has been very approachable and very sensitive to the project, and has looked at all access.

I can't recommend Adam enough in his design, approach and more importantly kindness.

Sabrina Merritt

"We would have no hesitation in recommending this company"

Through every stage from the initial planning to the implementation Adam and his team provided the highest level of service. The design reflected both Adam's ideas and our own contributions ensuring that our objectives were achieved. All the work was carried out on the specified dates, in a non-intrusive way, and an excellent dialogue ensured that we were kept fully up-to-date with progress. Despite difficult weather at the time the work was completed absolutely to schedule, and already it is clear that Adam will provide follow-up and advice when needed. Interaction with the team was pleasant and everyone worked in a very tidy and organised way. We would have no hesitation in recommending this company.

John Spinks

"I can't recommend Adam highly enough"

We are eternally grateful to Adam, who came to the rescue on our new build landscaping project, creating an innovative contemporary garden design to maximise the views from our difficult sloping site and reflect the contours of the surrounding landscape. In addition to his obvious expertise, Adam has shown great flexibility in dealing with our difficult deadlines and liaising with the builders and architect. We felt that Adam really understood us as people and incorporated this, helping us design not just the garden but our whole outside entertaining space. Adam's detailed presentation helped us understand how the garden will look across the seasons - we can’t wait to see the finished planting. I can't recommend Adam highly enough - Thanks Adam.

Zoe Taylor

"Friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable"

We asked Adam to help us with a design for our long but quite narrow garden that had been neglected for a number of years. We had a few ideas and knew what we wanted to include in the finished garden, and Adam's final design ticked all the boxes! He was friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and we would highly recommend his services. We felt he really took on board what we were hoping for and his attention to detail was excellent, the extremely professional final presentation was easy to understand and looked fab! Thanks for all your help Adam!

Elizabeth Davis

"Thank you for all your support"

I would like to shout from the hill tops about Adam and Katherine, they have worked together on designing our amazing magical garden for our early years children with multiple needs. They have embraced all our individual children, parents and their needs for fun, play and learning, through a garden of excitement. Their approach to working with us as a service has been outstanding. Thank you for all your support!

Ann-Marie Boxall – KIDS

"He is certainly far above the average garden architect"

Adam is dedicated to providing the best and most fitting garden experience to the most demanding of customers. His thoughtful accommodating and unique approach is second to none.

He is certainly far above the average garden architect - give the guy a chance. You will not regret it.

Clive McArdle

"Wonderful, caring and delicate approach"

Adam has been amazing in his wonderful, caring and delicate approach to our garden design, he has captured all our ideas and visions for our children with disabilities. He has worked endlessly to get the vision right for all our children, so they can have a safe, but wonderful experience of being in a garden. I thank you from all our families/children, and most importantly my team who will love it... Thank you.

Jane Woodhouse

"Greatly valued your guidance"

We would like to thank you for designing and transforming our run down vegetable garden and situating the glasshouse in its midst. We have appreciated your input and greatly valued your guidance.

Olga Barber