Black Brick Property Solutions and Randle Siddley Podcast: Gardens That Inspire

On the 17th episode, brought to you by long standing LPF Member Black Brick Property Solutions, host Camilla Dell chats to fellow LPF Member, Randle Siddeley, The Lord Kenilworth, a visionary landscape architect and founder of renowned design firm bearing his name. With a career spanning over four decades, Randle has left an incredible mark on the world of landscape architecture, crafting breathtaking gardens and installations for esteemed private clients and iconic spaces.

In this episode, they delve into his remarkable journey and explore the evolution of his work, the enduring passion that drives him, and the influential figures who have shaped his extraordinary body of work.

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Garden design has changed considerably over the last four decades. Years ago, no one really cared about their gardens, as long as there was some grass and plants. Gardens have now become an extension of our homes. Today we have colour and lots of it—a much wider selection of planting, lighting, and technology such as CGI’s, which we should embrace. If you are about to embark on a new garden project, here are some top tips.

Think about your garden as the whole space and how you are going to use it, rather than sections. What structures and colours do you want? Gardens can add as much as ten percent to the value of your home. Consider first impressions and creating the wow factor. Don’t clutter your garden or overfill it. Less is definitely more. Treat it like a canvas or painting; they have perspective; something is happening in the background and foreground. Gardens are the same: in the foreground, add structural plants; in the background, add larger evergreen plants so that you have greenery all year round.
Don’t overcomplicate the planting. Think of planting like food or going out for a meal; choose your favourite plants like you would choose your favourite meal; you will probably only have a handful of favourite restaurants, for example. It’s the same with plants. If your aspirations are greater than your budget, consider phasing them. Where does the sun rise and set, and what type of soil do you have? These factors will impact your planting and how well it grows. Garden trends at the moment are creating natural habitats and re-wilding, but be careful; wild flowers need a lot of attention; otherwise, some will completely take over your garden.
If you are considering it as a career option, it must be your passion; you will get drenched time after time.

ABOUT RANDLE SIDDELEY Limited

Randle Siddeley Limited offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance, tailored to meet the diverse needs of private residences and commercial developments globally. With a focus on meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, our Design Team creates bespoke landscapes and gardens that evoke timeless elegance and sophistication. Collaborating seamlessly with our Construction Division or esteemed industry designers, we bring these visions to life, constructing enchanting outdoor spaces that captivate and inspire. Moreover, our Maintenance Division comprises a team of seasoned experts dedicated to preserving the allure of every project, ensuring that each space remains immaculate and reflects the essence of enduring beauty. Randle Siddeley stands as a beacon of excellence, where every service is delivered with precision, passion, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

ABOUT BLACK BRICK PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

Black Brick is a leading, multi-award-winning independent buying agency that specialises in sourcing residential property for both owner occupiers and investors across London, the Home Counties, and internationally. The firm also offers property management, vacant care, rental search, and managed sales services.

Based in the heart of Mayfair, the firm has advised on close to £2 billion worth of property transactions and has sourced and acquired almost every type of property, from luxury penthouse apartments to family houses, single buy-to-let properties to freehold blocks, unmodernized property to plots of land, new build, off-plan, and period property to large country estates. The firm acts for HNW and UHNW private individuals, family offices, property investors, and corporate clients with budgets ranging from £2m to £50m+. Its client base is both domestic and international, with clients coming from the UK, US, Middle East, Asia, Africa, India, and Europe. The company has won multiple awards.

“Best Buying Agency” three years in a row for the Sunday Times
Estate Agent of the Year Awards “Best Property Advisor" for the Wealth Advisor Awards 2019
Ranked 4th in Prime Resi’s Britain’s Top 50 Buying Agencies 2020
Named one of the top 25 residential property buyers by E-Private Clients in 2019
Black Brick is regularly listed in the Spears 500
Ranked in the top five most influential, successful, and connected prime residential property acquisition specialists in Britain by Prime Resi
Ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020 and 2023

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