I'm Back — And What a Few Years It’s Been!
- Lucy Bravington
- May 11
- 2 min read
After just over four years, I’m finally back with a blog post! A lot has happened since I last wrote here-both personal and professional, and I’m excited to share the highlights with you over the coming weeks.
The Post-Lockdown Garden Boom
Since the Covid lockdowns, the landscaping and garden design industry has seen an extraordinary surge in demand. Being confined to our homes gave many people a renewed appreciation for their outdoor spaces — as places for relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being.
Instead of holidays or short-term luxuries, homeowners began to see garden design as a long-term investment in their quality of life.
As a result, enquiries for bespoke garden design skyrocketed. I maintained a six-month waiting list for over three years, and only in August 2023 did things settle back to a more manageable lead time of around 8–10 weeks.
Highlights from the Past Few Years
Here’s a whirlwind look at some of the exciting things I’ve been involved in since my last update:
💍 Got married!
🏆 Created another award-winning show garden
🌿 Judged at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
🖌 Designed stunning gardens for private clients
🏢 Expanded into commercial landscape design
🏅 Shortlisted for a national garden design award
🗣 Spoke at Architecture Week
🌱 Went plant sourcing in Italy
🌷 Traveled to Holland to see the tulips
🎥 Filmed with a garden TV celebrity
📍 Visited Costa Rica and marvelled at the variety of flora and fauna
📰 Featured in magazines
🏡 Took on interior design projects
🪂 Jumped out of a plane to celebrate my 40th!
No wonder the blog went a little quiet!
What’s Next?
I’ll be sharing more about many of these experiences in future blog posts — from behind-the-scenes show garden insights to design inspiration from around the world.
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