Landscaping Services in Burgess Hill & Mid Sussex
Hi, I’m Steve Cook. At S J Cook Landscaping I provide a complete garden design and landscaping service — from first ideas to final planting and aftercare. Whether it’s a full transformation or a gentle refresh, I make the process straightforward and enjoyable.
My Approach
For me, designing and constructing a garden is akin to creating an oil painting — the landscaping is the canvas, and the planting is the paint.
I love the process of combining both elements to create a living picture — one that changes with the seasons and matures gracefully over time. Once the landscaping and planting are complete, that’s not the end — it’s the beginning of the journey.
The real joy begins as your garden starts to grow, evolve and settle into itself, becoming a special place where you can relax, recharge, and watch the wildlife come to play. A beautiful garden doesn’t just look good — it’s been shown to enhance mental health and wellbeing, offering peace, perspective and a daily connection with nature.
What I Do
Full Garden Design & Makeovers
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Complete new garden designs and builds
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Part makeovers and sympathetic upgrades to existing spaces
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Large or small projects undertaken
Hard Landscaping
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Patios and terraces — natural stone, porcelain, brick or setts
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Paths, steps, ramps and thresholds
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Retaining walls, raised beds and planters (brick, block, stone, sleepers)
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Driveways and edging (where appropriate to the site)
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Drainage solutions and soil improvement
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Decking and platforms (hardwood or composite)
Soft Landscaping
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Planting schemes: from statement borders to wildlife-friendly planting
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Lawn creation: turfing, seeding and remediation
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Meadow and pollinator planting
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Screening and boundary planting for privacy and structure
Water, Wildlife & Atmosphere
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Wildlife ponds and natural water features
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Rills, reflective pools and contemporary water bowls
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Habitat creation for birds, bees and beneficial insects
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Garden lighting and simple irrigation (as suitable for the design)
Boundaries & Structures
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Fencing and gates (timber, decorative and agricultural styles)
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Trellis, pergolas and garden structures
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Bespoke features in wood, metal or stone
Aftercare & Maintenance
A new garden really thrives with the right start. I offer:
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Establishment visits in the first season
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Pruning, feeding and mulching plans
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Plant replacements where needed and seasonal tune-ups
How I work
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Get in touch
Drop me an email or give me a call. We’ll have a quick chat about your garden, goals and budget.
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Free on-site consultation
I’ll visit to walk the space with you, take notes and photos, and discuss possibilities.
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Design estimate
You’ll receive an on-site estimate for a bespoke garden design, tailored to the scope we discussed.
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Concept & drawings
I develop a clear design (plans, mood/planting direction where helpful). We meet to review, refine and finalise the drawing.
Design fee is paid at this stage.
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Build proposal
With the design agreed, I provide a free, itemised estimate for the project build, including materials and timescales.
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Acceptance & scheduling
When you’re happy to proceed, we agree a start date and I organise materials, trades and logistics.
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Delivery & handover
I build exactly to plan, keep you updated, and leave everything clean and tidy. We walk the garden together at handover.
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Aftercare
I’m on hand with ongoing maintenance and seasonal check-ins so your garden establishes beautifully.
Good to know
The design cost is refundable on completion of the project build (deducted from your final invoice).
Get in touch
Tell me a bit about what you're hoping to achieve, your wish-list and any timeframes. I’ll get back to you to arrange your free on-site consultation and an on-site estimate for a bespoke design.