Olivier Biehler
‘I cannot recommend Olivier highly enough. Over the last couple of years he has completely transformed our garden.’ – Ruairi Prendiville
Many people would like to make a radical career change, but very few do so. Olivier Biehler is that rare exception. After a career spent travelling the world in the hotel industry, he was burned out. ‘I hit 50 and I thought, do I want to be doing this until retirement? The answer was, definitely not! I decided to follow my passion for nature and plants: now I’m so lucky – I love my job.’
Olivier studied at the renowned Capel Manor College in Regents Park, gaining Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications in Horticulture and Gardening and Garden Design, and founded his business in 2018. He and his expert team provide bespoke design, planting and maintenance services for gardens of all shapes and sizes across West London, with many clients in Chiswick.
‘When designing from scratch, the brief is very important,’ explains Olivier. ‘I need to understand the client’s vision for their space – for example, modern or traditional, low maintenance or wildlife-friendly – and thedesired colour palette. When it comes to plants, I never impose my favourites. It is always a collaborative process and, taking into consideration blooming time and height and spread, I may propose three or four plants for each position and the client then makes the final choice.
‘We will also refresh and revive existing gardens with new concepts and plants and, of course, we offer a regular ongoing maintenance programme. Now is the perfect time to plant for next year – bulb planting season (Narcissi, Tulips, Alliums and Snowdrops) starts soon – as well as “bedding down” the garden for winter with cutting back, pruning and tidying up.
‘I’m passionate about plants and I want everyone to be totally satisfied with my work. For me, creating a garden is like painting a picture: clients give me all the elements and then I bring them together, creating a space that brings them joy.’
Gardens by Olivier
07585 920059
gardensbyolivier@gmail.com
https://www.gardensbyolivier.co.uk
