ABOUT Hove Gardens
Dan Boorman
I am Dan, the Director of Hove Gardens Limited. I hold a National Diploma in Horticulture and Garden Design from Brinsbury College, where I graduated with distinction. My journey to horticulture began after my first professional career as a nightclub DJ, and I found my true calling in creating well-being and inspiration through garden design and construction.
Discovering the beauty of plants and the joy of creating gardens for others felt like something I was meant to do. I am passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to making inspiring spaces where people can relax and connect with nature. I have lived in Hove for over 25 years and love being by the sea. This deep connection to the community is reflected in my work; I've hosted many street parties to bring neighbours together and worked on community projects like the Secret Garden and Hove Lagoon.
I pride myself on being considerate, efficient, reliable, honest, adaptable, and creative, which helps me design and build beautiful gardens tailored to people's needs. I am technically minded, skilled, and hard-working. This combination brings high-quality construction with excellent function and form. The harder the challenge, the more creative I can be. I relish these experiences and enjoy working with all materials available in garden building.
I am also adept at managing a team with various talents and personalities. It is a great honour to create healthy and fulfilling work for myself and others.
Hove is a unique place with its relatively small gardens and urban environment near the sea, and I understand the specific demands this brings. In terms of logistics, construction and horticulture.
My business is built on principles of transparency, ethics, and integrity. I am committed to maintaining honest and trustworthy relationships with my clients, aware of the common concerns people have with tradesmen. As a family man with two daughters in local schools, everything I do in my business reflects how I live my life. I love gardens and Hove, and my passion for both drives everything I do.