Emily O'Neill

I am a KLC-trained garden designer with experience delivering projects from consultation and site survey through to full design packages, planting plans, and construction drawings. Passionate about sustainability, biodiversity, and wellbeing, I create gardens that enrich both people and wildlife. With 14 years of business ownership behind me, I bring excellent client-facing and organisational skills, ensuring designs are both creative and practical while exceeding expectations.

Garden Designer M R Landscapes Design-and-Build Company, West London (April 2025 - present)

• Client & Site Management: Conducting client consultations and detailed site surveys; liaising directly with clients throughout each stage of the design process.
• Design Delivery: Producing full design packages including concept designs, planting plans, construction drawings, lighting schemes, and 3D renders.
• Project Coordination: Managing communications with suppliers and contractors, ensuring design feasibility, adherence to budget, and smooth project delivery.
• On-site Involvement: Collaborating closely with the landscaping team and assisted with planting to bring designs to life.
• Business Development: Supported the wider business by creating social media content, assisting with client outreach, preparing fee proposals, and contributing to supplier research.

Founded and ran a successful personal training business for 14+ years, honing strong client-facing skills and delivering bespoke, tailored programmes while managing all aspects of business operations.

KLC Garden Design Diploma - Merit (Silver Medalist in final project)

RHS Level 2 - Principles of Plant Growth and Development

SOAS - MA History of Art and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh - MA History of Art and Italian