Your garden should feel like part of your home.
A natural extension of your lifestyle, personality and palette designed to be lived in, not just looked at.
RHS Gold Award-winning garden and planting design studio, based in Lancashire.
"planting-led approach to garden design"
Stephanie Brookes-Taylor
Stephanie Brookes-Taylor, founder of the Palette Gardener, is an RHS award-winning garden and planting scheme designer based in Lancashire. She collaborates closely with clients to transform outdoor spaces into thoughtfully designed, beautifully planted gardens, blending creative vision with practical expertise for a refined yet personal result.
Garden design and planting schemes for private residential clients across Lancashire and the North West.
Ideal for homeowners looking for a considered, planting-led approach to garden design, whether redesigning an existing garden or starting with a blank space.
from the Journal
A Contemporary Wildlife Space
Explore Gary's transformed new build plot. From blank canvas to a modern space built for entertaining both friends and wildlife alike.
Client Testimonials
“Steph transformed my blank garden into a modern, beautifully designed space I’m incredibly proud of — her planting and project management were superb.”
Gary, Lancashire
“Friendly, hardworking and full of ideas — we love what Steph has achieved in our garden.”
Jean, Lancashire
“Steph created a fabulous private garden oasis using thoughtful planting, colour and structure — her vision and plant knowledge made all the difference.”
Alison, Lancashire
More from the Journal
Local Display
Chorley Flower Show
The RHS show garden Wild & Tended makes an appearance at Stephanie's local Chorley Flower Show.
Community Garden
Yarrow Valley Country Park
The forever home of Stephanie's 2025 RHS show garden a lasting space for her local community.
Gold Medal
Southport Flower Show
In collaboration with Absolutely Splashing, Stephanie's planting design contributed to their Gold Medal winning garden design in 2025.