THE “EMPTY GARDEN PRINCIPLE”: WHY HIRING US CREATES THE OUTDOOR SPACE YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING OF

Thinking about transforming your garden in Bury St Edmunds or the wider Suffolk area? With so many choices—from paving to planting—it’s easy to spend more than planned, especially without a clear vision. Many homeowners begin with good intentions, only to face unexpected costs, wasted materials, and changes of direction mid-project.

Transforming a garden is a deeply personal experience. It’s about creating a space that reflects your lifestyle, your tastes, and the way you want to live outdoors. From the first conversation to the final plant in the ground, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect when you begin your journey with us.

As autumn deepens across Suffolk and East Anglia, preparing your garden for winter is one of the best investments you can make. With thoughtful design and simple maintenance, your outdoor space will survive the cold months and emerge ready for a strong spring display. Whether you live in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Essex, these professional tips will help you protect plants, tidy structure, and set up your garden so it performs all year.

Discover why autumn is the ideal season to start planning your garden design in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk. Expert tips from a professional East Anglia garden designer to help you prepare for a stunning spring garden.

Plants for My Garden - in 2022…

Warmest Wishes from Mike Long Gardens

Mike Long Gardens - featured in Modern Garden magazine

LANDSCAPE 2021

Cafe design at Hollow Trees Farm, Suffolk

Are you Autumn ready?

We are super proud to announce that we also went on to win the People’s Choice Award and Best In Category at RHS Hampton Court 2021! It has been so exciting to have been awarded an RHS Silver-Gilt Medal for our design; these prestigious awards are judged by a team of industry professionals with years of experience, and we totally value their feedback in judging…

After two weeks of building on the grounds of the prestigious Hampton Court Palace, we have successfully pulled together a show garden worth shouting about.

We have made the decision to remove ourselves from social media, write more blogs and switch on the comments!

We have always supplied super healthy plants to our design clients, but through lockdown, we have opened up as a pop-up nursery from our home in Great Barton!

It’s been 5 years since I was awarded a place at the inaugural 30 under 30 awards (not sure how I feel about that)!