Expert plantsman covering the South West of England

Rupert Bannister is a fully qualified horticulturist, RHS tutor and assessor, with over 30 years of gardening and horticulture experience in the UK and overseas. Working with businesses and homeowners in Devon, Dorset and across the South West of England, he helps people get the best from their plants and gardens with a focus on specialist pruning and planting design.

  • Rupert’s focus in all of his work is to deliver a high quality service with a focus on detail and a genuine sustainable horticultural approach.
  • Working with local trades and suppliers including Andy Rowse Tree Services, Rainbow Nurseries and Bow Hayes trees and other specialist suppliers including New Wood Trees (Devon),  Tresseders nursery (Cornwall), Beth Chatto Gardens (Essex) and Knoll Gardens and nursery (Dorset).
  • Using experience and expertise from working in gardens and natural environments globally to create and manage gardens with a naturalistic and ecologically sound approach.
  • Following recent health episode Rupert now realises the genuine benefits of gardens on mental health and is looking to work with local projects supporting mental health and gardening.

Creating resilient gardens of the future.

Planting design

Specialist pruning

Other services

Specialist gardening services across the South West of England

Based in East Devon – where he lives with his family – Rupert combines his passion of plants, gardens and people with specialist garden services across the South West of England. With over 30 years of experience, he has established a formidable reputation in cultivating beautiful and thriving gardens.

Clients who seek his expertise benefit from tailored advice on plant selection, proper care and maintenance techniques, and pruning strategies that enhance both aesthetics and plant longevity. Whether reviving an overgrown garden or creating a stunning new landscape, Rupert’s skills, care and attention helps homeowners achieve the perfect outdoor space.

Remote garden consultancy

You don’t have to live in the South West to benefit from over thirty years of horticultural expertise. Having designed and managed gardens, as well as developed and delivered training from the Royal Horticultural Society and The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh to the Eden Project in Cornwall, Rupert Bannister now also provides remote online garden consultations. Tailored support to help you achieve the very best from your garden.