About Compass Garden
Experienced, Dedicated and Professional
Tom Murphy
Landscape & Garden Designer
Award-winning landscape designer creating bespoke gardens across the South of England.
Tom Murphy has been designing landscapes and gardens since 2016, serving clients across Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, and beyond. Trained at the Garden Design School under RHS gold medal winners, he is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers. Based in Bradford-on-Avon, Tom has earned multiple awards, including the Marshalls Register Award (2020 & 2023) and the Association of Professional Landscapers Best Project (2022). He was also part of the Core Planting Team for the Gold Medal-winning Talitha Arts Garden at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Formerly a Chemistry teacher and Head of Science, Tom brings a strong focus on understanding client needs and delivering professional, high-quality garden designs throughout Somerset, Wiltshire, and the South of England.
The Landscape Consultancy Limited
Award-winning partnership offering expert design, project management, and maintenance for domestic and commercial landscapes.
We are proud to be founding members of The Landscape Consultancy Limited, a collaboration of award-winning designers and landscapers. This partnership enables us to efficiently plan, arrange, and manage landscaping projects from start to finish, whether domestic or commercial. Clients value having a single point of contact throughout the project, from conception to long-term plant progress reviews. Additionally, we can coordinate ongoing garden maintenance, ensuring every landscape continues to thrive. With many years of proven experience, The Landscape Consultancy Limited delivers high-quality, professional landscaping solutions across all types of environments.
Our Team & Partners
Meet our expert team and trusted partners, delivering bespoke garden design, planting expertise, and custom-crafted garden features.
Laura Murphy
Managing Director
Laura brings extensive experience in property, education, and engineering, along with strong design and plant knowledge. She is often your first point of contact, guiding projects to help you achieve your dream garden.
Frances Stewart
Associate Designer
Frances is a renowned Garden Designer and Planting Specialist, creating elegant, naturalistic gardens across Bristol and Wiltshire that complement their homes and surroundings.
Manufacturing Partner
Good Directions Ltd.
Good Directions is a bespoke Hampshire-based manufacturer, crafting custom metal and timber products such as edging, fence capping, clocks, weathervanes, and fire pits to support fully bespoke garden solutions.