Growing up in South Africa, Catherine developed a love for outdoor living and a deep connection to nature. After 20 years in marketing, she retrained at KLC and graduated in 2021, combining her passion for design with a desire to create beautiful, functional spaces that enhance everyday life. Catherine's design philosophy is rooted in the principle of ‘form follows function’, creating gardens that balance beauty with purpose. She focuses on sustainable, year-round planting to create cohesive, immersive gardens that evolve with the seasons. ​ Her planting style blends vibrant colour, form, and texture with carefully selected plants for foliage and blooms, ensuring year-round interest. Each garden is tailored to the client’s style and the site’s unique features, creating spaces that promote well-being and offer restorative spaces for people to connect with nature.