MSc (OXON), PGDip Garden Design (Distinction), Pre-Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers

As with many of the most interesting journeys, Shan Liu’s path to garden design was not direct. Her sensitive and imaginative style draws inspiration from and works with the location, always enriching it with carefully curated plant selections, but also reflects her extensive travels and broad previous experience.

Born and raised in China, she came to the UK to study at Oxford University, her business career and personal travels then taking her as far afield as India, Africa and South America before her deep affinity for the natural environment and landscape called her back to a more horticulturally focussed life, initially founding and running a floral studio.

She is now a professionally trained garden designer and lives in Buckinghamshire. Whilst each project and creation she accepts is very individual, they all share and benefit from her natural talent and enthusiasm for working with clients to bring out the very best in their garden and outdoor spaces. She believes in creating a space exhibiting strength, beauty and utility.

When not busy with client projects she is likely to either be found in her garden or her jungle like conservatory tending to her plant collections, or at specialist plant nurseries further adding to the collection.