We exist to connect people with their environments by designing diverse and abundant outdoor spaces. We believe this connection will foster a greater appreciation for life on earth and a stronger will to protect it.
5 customer reviews
Judy
Gardening
Marc is very knowledgeable about any thing to do with gardens he immediately started to sort and clear out what needed doing.
He is also a very easy person to discuss any problems and had many solutions to fixing them.
I am happy to have him to fix my garden.
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Pamela Faulkner
Gardening
Marc Stubbs was recommended. I was very happy with his work and look forward to him coming regularly
Deb Havestein
Gardening
Really enjoyed working with Marc, he took the stress out of the big gardening jobs for me. Very pleasant and calm and extremely knowledgable in his craft.
Peter Bruce
Gardening
I highly recommend Marc from Surplus Studio. He recently helped with planting front and back gardens at my house.
I was so appreciative of his guidance, knowledge and help.
He was well organised, easy to get along with and well priced.
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Margaret Bird
Gardening
The job and communication was very good
Permaculture & Garden Design
Through our holistic design process, we seek to create diverse, stable, and resilient ecosystems that provide for our needs whilst benefitting the environment as a whole.
For more information please see our design process: https://www.surplus.studio/permaculture-design-process.
Garden Maintenance
We help to create and maintain life inside your garden. No harmful chemicals, sprays or fertilisers; minimal fossil energy, just good old-fashioned natural management.
General services include: soil improvement; biological fertiliser applications; compost management; vegetable garden management; seed raising; puning; and natural weed and pest management.
Plant Sourcing
We source and plant! See our services page or contact us for more information: https://www.surplus.studio/services-permaculture.
Consulting
Maybe you don’t need a design? That’s ok, we provide general consultation and advice across many areas, including:
Design and planning (in the case you are designing your own project); food forestry; vegetable gardens and planting calendars; natural weed and pest management; plant care; composting systems; soil building; and ecosystem regeneration.
Project Support
We want to ensure your design is implemented successfully!
Finding a Contractor
In order to bring your design to life we can assist you in finding preferred and appropriate contractor(s). This includes engaging with and briefing contractors as well as facilitating the quoting and communication process.
Project Consultation
We can also remain involved throughout the life of the project to ensure timelines and budgets are in check.
Contact us for more information.
Soil Health Assessment
Assessing and monitoring our soils is vital for the health of our gardens and the planet!
Our Base Assessment includes: plant nutrient density, soil structure and slaking, water infiltration and compaction. Third Party Soil Analysis can be arranged upon request.
Gardening Education
Ecological literacy is vital if we are to live more permanently on this beautiful planet.
We need more people to connect with the environmental issues we are facing along with the solutions that are available to us all.
For more information on talks and education please get in contact with us.
