MEET THE Main lady!

Hi, I'm Maxine Nelson and everyone knows me as Max!

As a passionate garden designer with over 20 years experience, I'm proud to say I have tranformed hundreds of outdoor spaces from small pocket gardens to large functional spaces for all year round enjoyment.

I am a published author and award winner. You can purchase my book to help give you inspiration in your garden or as a special offer, if you are really looking to need help with your garden, book an appoinment with me and I'll give you my book for free!

“Max is the easiest person to work with, her enthusiasm and commitment bubble over, and she is fun to work with too!  Her knowledge is extensive and she is very happy to pass on her expertise.”  Cathy

MY QUALIFICATIONS

Over the years I've done a bit of studying!

  • BA Hons Garden, Art and Design

  • National Diploma in Horticulture

  • National Certificate in Horticulture

  • RHS General Examination in Horticulture

  • PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates

  • National Diploma Floristry

  • Certificate in Education

  • NVQ Level III Teacher/Trainer

  • College Lecturer in Horticulture

  • Established Gardens by Max 1 June 2005

MY Awards

I've also collected a few awards along the way!

  • Gold Award, Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2011

  • Gold Award, Leeds In Bloom Garden Competition 2017

  • Gold Award, Leeds In Bloom Garden Competition 2018

  • Gold Award, Leeds In Bloom Garden Competition 2019

MY book launch

Exciting times launching my book - Maximising the power of your Garden!

  • A fabulous article in the Yorkshire Post

  • Discussing the launch at BBC Radio Leeds with Dixie!

  • I even hit the BBC News!

“She is an inspirational designer, extremely enthusiastic and overall great fun to work with.”   Alison

As a passionate Garden Designer, I have been transforming outdoor spaces for my discerning clients for the last 20 years, celebrating this milestone on 1 June 2025.

My gardens range from small pocket gardens to large functional spaces, primarily residential,  dementia friendly, schools and more recently transforming a field for children to play!   

I am a published Author and have 4 Gold Awards.

“This is a beautiful book which captures Max’s positivity and zest for life and like every great teacher, it’s packed with activities with pages for readers to create their own garden and gather their thoughts.  College Principal

You can purchase my book to help give you inspiration in your garden or as a special offer, if you are really looking to need help with your garden, book an appointment with me.

Upon completion of your garden design, a free perfect bound book will be provided as a gift.

“Max is the easiest person to work with, her enthusiasm and commitment bubble over, and she is fun to work with too!  Her knowledge is extensive and she is very happy to pass on her expertise.”  Cathy

I am also a qualified Horticulturist, Florist, College Lecturer and Guest Speaker which you can read about under ‘Garden Servies’

 “Thank you so much for your incredible work in bringing our wedding vision to life.  You helped make our day absolutely perfect and we’ll always remember the magic you created.”

Roisin and Manjeet 

 

 

I send Joy, Happiness, Peace & Love & look forward to working with you in the near future. (Illustrative words p 206)

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Address

7 Tinshill Grove, Leeds, LS16 7AR

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Call

07855 824224

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