The Garden Builders is known for well-designed and constructed gardens, executed to the smallest detail and completed within schedule and budget. We can work for both established and newer up-and-coming garden designers and landscape architects, interpreting their designs and creating inspiring gardens. Over the years we have won several APL and Bali awards and have constructed Gold and Silver Gilt medal winning show gardens at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We pride ourselves in our professionalism, creativity and flexibility in creating gardens that provide our clients with attractive and enjoyable outdoor spaces.
The Garden Builders specialises in the design and construction primarily of private domestic gardens, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Through the years, we have built a solid reputation also as garden consultants and for producing well-constructed gardens that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
Between us, our management team has more than 55 years of experience ingarden design, construction and horticulture. Our skills set covers all aspects of the business, enabling us to create genuinely impressive gardens.
The Garden Builders is based in Fulham, south-west London, in an office situated in a showcase/gallery for the best in exterior garden lighting, contemporary garden furniture, bespoke water features and exterior sculpture.
Formed in 1998, the Garden Builders specialises in the design and construction primarily of private domestic gardens, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Through the years, we have built a solid reputation also as garden consultants and for producing well-constructed gardens that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
The Garden Builders is known for well-designed and constructed gardens, executed to the smallest detail and completed within schedule and budget
We can work for both established and newer up-and-coming garden designers and landscape architects, interpreting their designs and creating inspiring gardens.
We pride ourselves in our professionalism, creativity and flexibility in creating gardens that provide our clients with attractive and enjoyable outdoor spaces.
Ricky started in the industry over 30 years ago restoring woodlands and specialist Rhododendron collections for his local Parks Department.He subsequently moved into the private sector, which further motivated him to successfully complete a HND in horticulture at Pershore College. He also started a design and build sub-contracting business. It was during the seven years running his company that Ricky truly sharpened the impressive skills that make him a valuable member of the Garden Builders. These include interpreting design and client briefs, managing skilled craftsmen, outsourcing for specific requirements, paying close attention to the minutest detail of the project and successfully managing and completing projects within schedule and budget.Ricky joined The Garden Builders in 2003, further strengthening our team with his expertise and extensive network. Ricky boosted our designer database and increased our linkages with important construction professionals.Ricky has overseen many of our national, award-winning gardens, including those that have won the Gold and Silver Gilt medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He remains the Garden Builders’ lead on prestigious and inventive projects while being in charge of developing the design team and maintenance department.
Part of the team that set up The Garden Builders in 1997, Neil specialises in modern design concepts and the innovative use of the newest and advanced materials. Armed with this knowledge and expertise, Neil advises garden designers on technical matters concerning both traditional and modern schemes.Neil has worked on many important and award-winning projects; with the most recent award in 2022 with A Gold Award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. With more than 25 years of experience in the garden landscaping industry, his noteworthy builds feature other highly regarded, award-winning show gardens at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a British Association Landscaping Industries (BALI) national award-winning garden. Neil had completed several prestigious landscaping schemes for a London-based landscaping company while studying for his degree in landscape and garden design. Currently, Neil now finds himself in-house, designing & managing bespoke garden plans to the highest of standards.