Fleurscape is owned and run by Malena Stratton.
Malena is a passionate horticulturist and designer whose qualifications span an impressive range of disciplines. From 1997 to 2007, she earned certifications in Plants and Planting Design and 3-Dimensional Design, studying for two years at the University of Hertfordshire. During this formative period, she successfully maintained and enhanced several gardens, laying the foundation for her thriving career.
Malena graduated with high merits from West Herts Art College, where she honed her skills in mixed media under the mentorship of renowned Scottish artist David Mach. This experience deepened her appreciation for creativity and innovation in both outdoor and indoor spaces. Following her time in the private education sector—where she introduced cutting-edge materials to the Design and Technology department at one of Hertfordshire’s leading preparatory schools—she returned to academia to study a BA Honours Degree in Applied Arts at the University of Hertfordshire.
To further enrich her horticultural knowledge, Malena attended Oaklands Horticultural College in St. Albans, earning her City & Guilds Level II in Plants and Planting Design. She has also participated in numerous workshops, including those offered at The English Garden School, continually expanding her expertise.
Malena’s love for plants was cultivated in her rural childhood, where she found inspiration in nature and her surroundings. She has a particular affinity for growing perennials in mass plantings, creating vibrant drifts that emphasize movement, color, and structure. Her lifelong exploration of diverse plant varieties reflects her deep-seated joy and appreciation for the potential of horticulture.
With the support in both our gardens and improving with hard landscaping, Steve gives experience and humour to our team. His knowledge of high quality garden maintenance, gives us that extra standard. With perfecting a weak and dull lawn to healthy and thriving green space, this includes weed free, striped lawns to natural and enriched with daisies, clover and other nectar laden plants. He works with both formal hedging and individual shrubs to make each as heathy and thriving as possible. His knowledge of hard landscaping gives that technical experience, as well as bringing creativity to each individual garden.
At Fleurscape, we are dedicated to translating our vision and expertise into beautiful, sustainable gardens that inspire and nurture.