Eleanor Carrington is an RHS Level 4 qualified Landscape Designer and a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers. With 12 years of experience creating gardens across the UK, from urban courtyards to country estates, she specialises in drought-tolerant planting and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. She currently advises homeowners on maximising their outdoor spaces year-round.
Eleanor Carrington is a highly accomplished Landscape Designer who has spent over twelve years shaping outdoor spaces across the British Isles. She holds the prestigious RHS Level 4 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Garden Planning, Design and Maintenance, a qualification that underpins her scientific approach to horticulture. Eleanor began her career at a leading Surrey landscaping firm before establishing her own design practice, which has since completed projects ranging from compact London roof terraces to sprawling Cotswolds gardens. Her expertise encompasses hard landscaping—including natural stone paving, drainage solutions, and pergola construction—as well as soft landscaping with a focus on sustainable, low-water planting schemes suited to the changing UK climate. Eleanor is a passionate advocate for connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, advising on how to match garden palettes with interior schemes and specify frost-proof materials for bi-fold door thresholds. She writes to educate homeowners on the practical realities of UK gardening, from hosepipe ban survival strategies to the optimal seasonal windows for planting and paving. Her guidance empowers readers to create beautiful, functional outdoor rooms that extend their living space.