Garden Path is the personal landscape design studio of Ben Wakely — a British transplant with over 15 years of experience designing thoughtful outdoor spaces across the Upstate. After working for some of the area’s top design and landscape companies, including 12 years with GKLD, Ben is now doing it on his own, offering clients a more personal, flexible, and transparent approach.
There’s no overhead, no sales pitch, no layers of management — just honest collaboration, good design, and a commitment to making each space feel right for the people who live there.
Ben’s background in illustration shapes his creative process, while his hands-on experience with construction and horticulture ensures his designs are both beautiful and buildable. He works closely with a trusted network of contractors to bring each plan to life — efficiently, respectfully, and on budget.
At Garden Path, the goal is simple: to design spaces that work — for the site, for the client, and for years to come.