GRDN

GRDN transformed the rear garden of my house in Barnsbury, Islington. They are a fantastic team to work with: collaborative & creative during the design process, efficient & highly skilled at implementation, and communicative throughout. They were also very accommodating working around a complicated contractor schedule, and went above and beyond post-implementation to help resolve an issue with a fox digging up a section of the garden. Highly recommended.

The GRDN team have just completed a complete front and back garden transformation for me and I am really delighted with the results. From first chats about goals, vision and budget, through to last bits of snagging, they have been superb. The garden used to be a tired and boring space with overgrown lawn and dull flowerbeds. Now it is a beautiful, peaceful and lush oasis, that combines a strong aesthetic with the practical elements I was looking for. The whole team are excellent: not just Peter, Paul and Andrew, but also the rest of the crew, who turned up day after day to do the hard landscaping and then the planting. I can’t wait to watch the garden grow and change over the seasons: but it’s already a wonderful space. I would highly recommend them.

Highly recommended. Great team to work with. Very collaborative during the design process. Execution was seamlessness. Our property is a mid-terrace house in central London and was managed with great care. End result was fantastic and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.

We are absolutely delighted with our garden and the work that GRDN has done. The whole process has been seamless from beginning to end and has involved us in all the decisions necessary to getting exactly what we wanted. The two guys working here arrived early and worked until the work was done. They were professional and personable - a pleasure to have around! We have a newly laid out garden, new lighting and an upgraded watering system. Thank you.

It has been a pleasure to work with GRDN over the last year on several projects at our Victorian terraced house: They renewed our previously small and impractical front garden, creating a beautiful and usable space. This included adjusting the terrain level leading to our front door to create easier access up the front steps and creating two bespoke bin stores, one with a living roof to create additional interest. Evergreen planting, a window box and a feature multi-stem tree give the front garden interest all year-round while being easy to maintain. They also converted a flat roof on an upper floor into a beautiful wild meadow using sedum and decking to create an additional outside space that can be admired from indoors. It has been a joy to see the wildflowers sprout through the seasons and observe the bees and butterflies this new area invites. Most recently, they overhauled our rear garden to create a new layout that suits the needs of our young family. This included adjusting the terrain to create three zones: a seating area, a lawn area and a decking area as well as a bespoke shed and outdoor kitchen/BBQ unit with storage. New fencing, lighting and an irrigation system were also installed. The design has completely changed the way we use the garden, and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The planting is stunning and has established very well in just a few months. Overall, it has been a pleasure to work with GRDN – they are incredibly friendly, trustworthy and talented, detail oriented and passionate about doing the best job for their clients. Throughout the projects they have been very communicative and always reliable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them any time!

GRDN team designed and executed a beautiful garden that we are extremely happy about. They listened to our brief and they came out with an even better vision. The team was incredibly responsive and helpful. The project was also in the budget as well as in the time frame agreed. I really recommend this company. Thank you! Rey, Camden

We had a fantastic experience with GRDN. They designed and landscaped our garden. They were incredibly professional, everything was completed right on schedule, communication excellent. The team working in the garden were absolutely wonderful - so friendly and lovely to have around. They also worked unbelievably fast. They took fantastic care as they moved things through our newly built kitchen. We are delighted with the final result and cannot recommend enough!

GRDN were the third garden design company that I dealt with, following two false starts with two other design companies, one of whom implied the need for an eye-watering spend to achieve our goals, and the other of which just didn't seem to 'get' what we were looking to achieve. GRDN, on the other hand, did 'get' it, and nailed the brief at the first attempt; and by focussing on what was important, and the judicious use of materials, produced a great design at a very reasonable price. They're also good fun to work with! I'd happily recommend them to anybody.

I’ve followed GRDN on their social media platforms for a while now and I’ve always been so inspired by their lovely designs and presentation of work. When it came to having our driveway renovated I was really keen to have the guys lay our London stone clay pavers. They did a wonderful job as expected. We didn’t take on a full design service as such, but they were forthcoming and helpful with advice and the finish is just perfect, and has made an incredible difference to the exterior of our property. Everyone I met at the company was courteous, professional and reliable. Completely recommend and I’m already searching for a new project to have them back.

We had such a lovely experience with the guys from GRDN. They're very knowledgeable and their attention to detail is brilliant. I'm a perfectionist but I felt confident to leave the guys to crack on, knowing they'd come and ask me to make any decisions if needed. We've ended up with a stunning garden - they worked out all the levels perfectly and laid A LOT of clay pavers, in very straight lines! They covered wood work & construction / precision joinery / paving / turfing / planting design etc. Highly recommend

Our experience with GRDN was a joy from start to finish, from the initial designs right through to the end of the project. Every member of the team was a delight to have around as well as being skilled at their job. They had extremely high standards for every tiny detail of the work. After some fairly harrowing experiences with other tradespeople over the years, working with GRDN was an utter breath of fresh air. We'd recommend them unreservedly for anyone looking to make improvements to their garden. Thanks, guys! We'll miss you!

The GRDN team were with us for 6 weeks through (a rainy) February and early March. The team were on time, on budget, and stuck meticulously to the pre- agreed plan and design. We have a 3 year old and a 6 months old and so it could have been stressful sharing our space but it was a pleasure to have the team with us. We had our back garden completely overhauled, as well as a functional front garden space built. The design process was exceptionally professional, with clear and well thought through designs which later incorporated our feedback through an iterative process which we really enjoyed. Once we signed off the final design the project was costed and was accurate to the pound. What was ultimately built was beyond our expectations and is an incredible space for our family. We wouldn't hesitate to use the team again or to recommend to others.

The team at GRDN were amazing from start to finish - professional, tidy, polite and with an excellent attention to detail. Cannot recommend them highly enough for any garden design and landscaping work.

The GRDN team are brilliant. Cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish they were a joy to work with, working in grim conditions throughout the winter without a trace inside the house. They’ve completely transformed our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you GRDN

I can't praise them highly enough. It was an outstanding experience from beginning to end as they built our garden in North London / Muswell Hill over the space of 5 weeks. Top bunch of chaps. The whole team is conscientious, polite, timely, hard-working, tidy (as much as they can be during certain phases) with great attention to detail - utterly professional. At no point, did we feel worried about the quality of the workmanship (levels, drainage, stone masonry etc). Our house has been a building project for the last 2 years and these were by far the best 'contractors' we've ever worked with - they deserve to go far. On several occasions they went above and beyond the spec to accommodate our wishes (notably doing more than they needed to in repairing our front garden [thanks Blake], dropping the fence levels and washing our conservatory windows at the end of the project!). Finally, where there had been a minor miscommunication in the finish to our Purbeck wall - they were very fair in trying to find a solution that worked for all. I can't fault them - a credit to the profession and very glad we worked with them

Creative, collaborative and great after sales. They know their stuff. I can't fault them.

GRDN were a brilliant team that I would recommend without hesitation. We had gone through a slow and painful renovation project and it was then a breath of fresh air to work with Peter, Andy and Paul who were very professional and reliable throughout. We are delighted with the work they have done and cannot wait to spend all summer outdoors.

Hired GRDN to fully redesign my 45sqm back garden. I was looking for a more modern style and had some quite specific ideas and descriptions of what I wanted. They were excellent throughout the whole project. The design was very high quality and captured exactly what I wanted and had very interesting ideas relating to layout, texture, materials, and colour. The build itself was incredibly smooth and everyone involved was highly professional and made my life very easy through this period. Would also add that the build took place in the wettest November I can remember where it was raining almost daily, but the team battled through the rain with limited delays which was extremely impressive. I highly recommend GRDN, great design complimented by great execution. Also very nice bunch of guys so that's a big plus.

An excellent company that I can happily recommend. Along with producing great results they were punctual, reliable, professional and courteous.

I couldn't be happier with the beautiful garden the GRDN team has designed and created for me. From the very first design meeting, I felt tat the team really understood my vision and how I was hoping to use my outside space. They prepared two excellent design proposals, talked me through different budgeting options and the pros and cons of different materials and planters, etc. Having just gone through a somewhat painful renovation of my flat with a different contractor, working with GRDN was such a refreshing and positive experience. I never felt like I needed to check up on work and progress, got lots of proactive updates and was really impressed with the high standard of work. Furthermore, the whole team was an absolute pleasure to deal with. They had to access the garden through my flat's very narrow hallway and were working just metres away from the room I was doing my WFH time from and I barely noticed their presence during my working days. They took extremely good care of my freshly renovated flat. They also didn't lose their sense of humour when 2021's version of "the beast from the East" with snow and temperatures below zero meant they had to adjust their work schedule, or when my very energetic dog escaped into the garden multiple times to "say hello" (i.e. got in the way). The overall result is stunning and even better than I had hoped for. It feels like the perfect extension of my indoor space and I cannot wait to spend the summer in my new "outdoor living room". Thank you GRDN team, I hope we get a chance to work together again!

Grdn were brilliant from design, implementation through to completion within budget. Their ideas are innovative and fresh and our garden is functional, beautiful and unique. The materials specified are of the highest quality and were sourced within the timeframe specified. Professional and highly recommended.

We moved into a house with a very neglected corner plot the garden having been used to park wrecks of cars being stripped for parts. The garden was then turned into a building site as our house was completely renovated and extended. From this absolute mess the team at GRDN worked with us to design and then implement a completely new garden. The added complication is that we live on a hill so the first task was to accurately survey the ground. We wanted a garden that would be easy to maintain, wheelchair accessible with plenty of space for entertaining and for grandchildren to play. The result was a large tiled patio at the back of the house leading to light gray brick paver paths and a tiled pergola area. The driveway to the garage in the back and much of the front garden are covered with black basalt chips with climbers at the back and a dwarf acer at the front plus borders. The fencing is a work of art built like everything else with complete precision as was a tailor made handrail for the steps up to the front door. The garden also has a built in irrigation system. Peter and Andrew helped us select and source mature espalier fruit trees, climbers and ornamental feature trees. Their advice, ability to obtain large trade price discounts and expertise in manoeuvring heavy trees and mature climbers into place were greatly appreciated. GRDN were well organised, worked to budget,kept us well informed and were also really nice people to have around.

Peter, Andy and Paul are a dream team. They are professional and personable, the design and execution of the garden is spectacular, and their communication is reliable and spot on. I couldn't recommend GRDN more.

GRDN were brilliant from conception through to installation, all members of the team were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. They were mindful of the working office during installation and caused minimal disruption. Their creation has transformed our office and couldn't recommend more.

We worked with GRDN after they were recommended by friends and I'm so delighted with our garden that the team designed and built. They did a brilliant job from concept through to completion with a very high standard of work and really beautiful planting. The space was a bit of challenge being a long and very narrow garden that hadn't been looked after for years. They've made the most of the awkward space and zoned it perfectly - it flows well and feels so much bigger than it did before. They were also able to make subtle tweaks without drastically impacting the desired final design in order to meet our budget. They also gave us a clear indication of timelines from the start which they met. The team are professional, genuinely lovely and trustworthy - they have been a real pleasure to have around and their work has been fantastic. Overall we're so pleased that we worked with them and now have a garden that we love and can finally enjoy.

We are extremely happy with the way in which GRDN has transformed our garden. Peter, Paul and Andrew have been very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable throughout, from the 1st meeting to the completion of the high quality work. They have managed to create a lovely green space for the whole family. They made sure we were fully engaged with the garden transformation process and were always happy and patient to listen to our opinions and wishes. Equally, they came up with the ideas and suggestions to suit our specific needs. The team was unfortunate to carry out the work during the very rainy week but their perseverance and hard work was astonishing and they completed the project on time and within budget. What really impressed me personally was their attention to detail. We have absolutely no reservations about recommending the company and would be very happy to work with them again in the future.

Brilliant, the team really listened to my ideas and designed the garden accordingly, consulting me on every step. The team are all incredibly hardworking and very knowledge on all aspects of building materials and plants and very easy to have around. Our garden was an embarrassing mess and they have transformed it into a very beautiful space, I would without hesitation recommend GRDN to you.

GRDN were a highly professional outfit and very personable and easy to work with. They were collaborative and creative on ideas for our outdoor space in Brixton which has made a real difference to our home. Communication with the team was very easy and they completed the project on time and to budget with minimal disruption. The finish was of a very high standard and we are delighted. I would highly recommend.

Great job from the GRDN team - they transformed the front of my house by replacing some mismatched and uneven paving stones with beautiful York stone, which was perfectly laid. Very professional and expert work.

Great guys, hard working and know what looks good. Would recommend GRDN if you are looking to transform your garden space. Worked in rain and snow to meet the deadlines!

Having recently moved to SE London I engaged with GRDN to design our rear garden. After an initial consultation, which included measurements, photographs and a collaborative ideation session the design process was extremely efficient and thorough picking up on all the ideas which were discussed. Two options were produced which enabled us to imagine what the space would look like in both 2D and 3D. I cannot not fault the professionalism and creative output of the team which covered each vital detail within the garden, as well as the nature the work was carried out.

As a Garden Designer I have worked with GRDN on several projects of different scales now and would highly recommend their services. They have a diverse close team of knowledgeable designers + skilled garden builders, all with a focus on ensuring that client get the desired end result. Their attention to detail is noticeable and as a designer or client it puts your mind at ease knowing that a high quality bespoke garden will be produced.

GRDN are always so professional and efficient when dealing with us as their suppliers. Orders always get placed very quickly but also very accurately showing that the team know exactly what they are after from us to tie in the hard landscaping aspects of their designs. The photos we receive and the feedback we get via our social media platforms just shows how high the quality of their work is and how on trend their finished projects are. When we have an order with GRDN we always look forward to seeing the versatile ways in which they use our products and how the overall look of the garden comes together.

GRDN have totally transformed my garden. Their design was exactly what we wanted, and the work has been expertly carried out. GRDN continue to do regular maintenance on the garden and their costs are highly competitive.

Our project was a transformation of space and a new garden layout. The additional space provided both entertaining and dining space, which we have used at every opportunity. We would have no hesitation in recommending GRDN for the complete end to end experience for design through to installation and maintenance.

We are extremely happy with the way in which GRDN has transformed our garden. High quality work has been carried out in a pleasant and professional manner. Peter, Paul and Andrew have been brilliant throughout, and have managed to create a beautiful, green and peaceful space which is exactly what we wanted. Using their professional knowledge, they have furthermore suggested amendments and changes to suit our specific needs and have always been happy to listen to our opinions. We have absolutely no reservations about recommending the company and would be very happy to work with them again in the future.