Maison Orizon

A clear vision,
for a garden
full of life.

From first advice to ongoing care, we give the garden a direction and share the knowledge that helps those caring for it carry that vision forward.

Discover our mission ↓
The landscape of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, with olive trees, Mediterranean planting and limestone hills

Our region

Provence-Alpes-
Côte d’Azur
From the Mediterranean coast to the inland landscapes

Our mission

Enhance daily life,
respect the place.

Create and sustain gardens that enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.

We reveal the character of a place by bringing together your way of life, the available resources and the balance of the living world.

To preserve that intention, we share a way of reading the garden, practical skills and seasonal guidance with the owner, caretaker or estate team. So they can act with confidence between our visits.

Norman de Sousa, founder of Orizon, in a Mediterranean garden

Norman de Sousa

Founder of Orizon

A note from the founder

A garden should not simply be beautiful.

I am Norman de Sousa. My belief is simple: a garden should bring pleasure, make daily life easier and gain value over time.

My passion for nature, ethnobotany and ornithology shapes the way I see. It teaches me to notice the seasons, the relationships between plants and people, and the quiet balances of the living world.

Arriving in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in 2007, I was struck by its distinctive landscapes. Work with several local businesses taught me to respond to its soils, heat and limited water. Experience in the luxury sector refined my methods, attention to detail and ability to listen.

In 2014, I founded my business to pursue a personal approach rooted in care and a deep understanding of each place.

Today, Orizon gives a clearer voice to what I have practised for years: connecting advice, design, landscaping and care. I am refocusing on that continuity, with my team and the contractors I support.

Understanding how you wish to live in your garden, then sharing the knowledge that helps you care for it: that is the thread of my commitment.

Why choose Orizon?

An independent eye.
A direction that remains clear.

A garden takes time and investment. We help you choose what matters and keep a clear direction.

01

See clearly before spending

Separate what is essential from what can wait and what would not create lasting value.

02

Decide with confidence

Compare scenarios, understand their implications and make an informed decision.

03

Preserve what deserves to remain

Reveal the potential of what is already there before considering wholesale transformation.

04

Anticipate the life of the garden

Consider water, care, plant growth and changing uses from the outset.

05

Keep a guiding thread

Maintain a coherent vision from the first review to long-term garden care.

06

Share knowledge without creating dependency

Give the owner, gardener, caretaker or estate team the guidance they need to act with confidence.

The Orizon Charter

Our commitments
to your garden.

Six commitments so decisions remain understandable, interventions coherent and the garden a pleasure to live with over time.

Read the Mission, Charter & Knowledge-sharing document ↗
01

The living world

Observe before intervening and work with natural dynamics rather than against them.

A small bird among grasses and Mediterranean plants
02

Beauty

Cultivate proportion, atmosphere, plant associations and the quality of every finish.

Layered Mediterranean garden bathed in warm light
03

Discernment

Choose the right intervention, in the right place and at the right time. Doing more is not always doing better.

A hand carefully observing an olive branch before intervening
04

Endurance

Consider the immediate result, and what the garden will become in three, five or ten years.

Living soil and water-wise irrigation beneath Mediterranean plants
05

Knowledge-sharing

Share the intention, choices and gestures that enable those on site to sustain the place.

Two people discussing the right gestures in a Mediterranean garden
06

Exacting standards

Stand behind what we deliver and bring the same care to technique, decision tracking, organisation and client relationships.

Precise finishes along a path in a Mediterranean garden

Our region

The same exacting standards,
distinctive landscapes.

From the coast to the hills, each garden calls for a response to its light, soil and exposure.

Explore our approach to the French Riviera ↗

Manifesto

Less display. More discernment.

Fewer constraints. More pleasure.

Fewer wasted resources. More life.

Gardens designed today to remain meaningful tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions

Before we begin,
here are the essentials.

01How does working with Orizon begin?

A first conversation with Norman helps us understand your garden, expectations and priorities. Where useful, we then suggest a visit and an assessment of the place. The scope, stages and budget are agreed with you before any work begins.

02What size of garden or project can you take on?

From reshaping part of a garden to overseeing a property, we assess each enquiry according to its complexity, access, schedule and the skills required. Our team and specialist contractors allow us to match resources to the project. Tell us about the place so we can confirm the scope we can undertake.

03Do you work with a team or specialist partners?

Yes. Orizon works with its own team and, when needed, specialist contractors whom we support and who follow our working methods. Norman remains your point of contact, maintaining the same standards throughout.

04Can you coordinate all the contractors involved?

Yes. This can include planning and sequencing the work and keeping track of decisions. We coordinate communication to preserve the garden’s overall direction. Each contractor’s role and the extent of our coordination are agreed with you at the outset.

05Where does Orizon work?

Orizon works with private clients, estates and residential properties throughout Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Travel feasibility and the appropriate level of support are clarified during the first conversation.

06At what stage can you become involved?

Orizon can become involved before a property purchase, when a garden feels difficult to manage, before a transformation, or simply when priorities need to become clear again.

07Do you also work with established gardens?

Yes. A garden does not always need to be completely remade. An audit identifies what should be retained, improved, moved or gradually transformed.

08Can you help before we commit to landscaping work?

Yes. Decision support is part of Orizon’s role. We can compare scenarios, prioritise investment and draw attention to their future implications.

09How do you address water use?

Climate, soil, plant selection, the garden’s genuine needs and opportunities to capture or manage water are considered from the design stage.

10Can a garden be designed to require less care?

Yes. Your preferred level of care is considered from the outset. The aim is not to promise a maintenance-free garden, but to design one whose needs remain compatible with your way of life.

11Does Orizon carry out the landscaping work directly?

Yes. Orizon can directly undertake the landscaping, transformation and restoration work agreed with you. Scope, stages and level of involvement are made clear before the project begins.

12Do you also offer garden care?

Yes. Orizon provides one-off or regular garden care: pruning, horticultural care, restoration and seasonal oversight. The aim is to preserve the garden’s beauty, health and coherence over time.

13Can you guide the people who already care for the garden?

Yes. On site, Orizon can share how to read the garden, its seasonal priorities, respectful ways of working with soil, water and biodiversity, and what to observe before intervening. This guidance is tailored to the place and the people involved: it is neither a general course nor a standard programme.

14How does the private client space work?

The private client space is the living memory of the garden. Recommendations, calendar, photographs, decisions, plants, points to watch and next steps remain accessible to those who care for the place.

15How is the garden followed up after the work?

Depending on the agreed service, we plan visits, seasonal reviews and adjustments as the garden establishes and grows. Advice, photographs and next steps can be kept in your private client space. You can entrust us with the care or ask us to guide the people already working on site.

16What insurance and guarantees apply to the work?

The applicable insurance and guarantees depend on the work and each contractor’s role. Before starting, we clarify the scope and the relevant insurance documents with you. Any additional commitments, including plant establishment guarantees, are set out in the quotation together with the agreed care and follow-up conditions.

Your garden, your starting point

Let us talk about the garden
and those who care for it.

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