Business Details
33 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Landscaping and Water Features in Edinburgh
Water Gems is a multi-award-winning garden landscaping and water features specialist established in 1993. Our team combines academic expertise with hands-on experience to deliver bespoke design and build solutions for gardens and water features of all scales. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, we utilise materials like Corten steel and industrial rebar while prioritising ecological practices such as biodiversity enhancement and material reuse. Our directors bring decades of experience in landscape architecture, water feature construction, and technical engineering, supported by a skilled team specialising in horticulture, masonry, and sustainable design. Recognised by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), we have won prestigious awards including the BALI Grand Award and Gardening Scotland Gold Medals.Our services span from small garden transformations to large-scale ecological projects, with a commitment to client collaboration and technical excellence. We invest in continuous professional development and maintain partnerships with leading garden designers to ensure cutting-edge solutions. Our work extends to habitat creation, wetland restoration, and consultancy services for landowners seeking biodiversity improvements. With a proven track record in both private and public sector projects, we deliver award-standard results tailored to client needs and environmental stewardship.
Services
Garden Design
Water Features
Pond Maintenance
Landscaping
Biodiversity Projects
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist experience in landscaping and water features
- Award-winning team with BALI and Gardening Scotland accolades
- Sustainable practices including material reuse and biodiversity enhancement
- Comprehensive service from design to construction and maintenance
- Expertise in technical challenges like aquatic herbicide application
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces combining aesthetics and functionality. We collaborate with clients to develop concepts from initial ideas to detailed plans, incorporating sustainable materials and plant selections. With in-house expertise and partnerships with leading designers, we deliver solutions for both small gardens and large estates.
Water Features
Specialist construction and maintenance of water features including ponds, streams, and natural swimming pools. Using premium Firestone EPDM liners and technical expertise, we create bespoke aquatic installations. Our team handles projects from small garden ponds to large-scale wetland ecosystems with ecological sensitivity.
Pond Maintenance
Comprehensive pond care services covering cleaning, filtration systems, and aquatic plant management. We offer herbicide application for invasive species control and technical repairs. Our maintenance packages ensure long-term functionality and ecological balance for both private and public water bodies.
Biodiversity Projects
Habitat creation initiatives including wildflower meadows, wetlands, and wildlife gardens. We implement rewilding strategies and consultancy services for landowners. Projects focus on ecological restoration, using native plants and sustainable practices to enhance local biodiversity while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Landscaping
Full-service landscaping from concept to completion. Our capabilities include hard landscaping with stone and timber, planting schemes, and outdoor structure installation. We integrate sustainable materials and techniques to create durable, visually striking spaces tailored to client requirements and environmental considerations.
People
Stuart Booth
Director
Water design specialist with Interior and Environmental Design degree. Expert in pond construction and streams, trained Firestone installer, and herbicide spraying ticket holder. Leads water feature projects with technical precision.
Struan Reid
Landscape Manager
Head Foreman with extensive experience managing large-scale landscaping projects. Skilled in machinery operation and material selection, providing practical solutions for complex site challenges across diverse project scales.
Heath Urquhart
Landscape Architect
BSc-qualified garden designer specialising in planting plans and project oversight. Combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience in landscaping projects, contributing to award-winning designs and community gardening initiatives.
Nick Easterbrook
Water Technician
Mechanical Engineering graduate specialising in pond filtration systems and technical installations. Certified OASE technician and Firestone EPDM installer with expertise in aquatic system engineering and boat-based maintenance operations.
Kenny Wright
Stone Mason
Experienced stonemason creating intricate water features and natural stone structures. Applies traditional masonry skills to contemporary landscape designs, ensuring technical excellence and aesthetic quality in all stone elements.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Scotland with projects in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Glasgow, Aviemore, and surrounding regions. Consultancy services extend to landowners nationwide.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer full-service landscaping from concept design through to construction and maintenance, working with clients' preferred designers or providing in-house solutions.
Are you qualified for aquatic maintenance?
Our team holds certifications including Firestone EPDM installation, OASE technician accreditation, and herbicide application tickets for professional water feature management.
How do you approach sustainability?
We prioritise material reuse, biodiversity enhancement, and eco-friendly practices like wildflower planting and wetland creation in all our landscaping and water feature projects.
Can you assist with large-scale ecological projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in wetland restoration, rewilding initiatives, and public space biodiversity improvements, including COP conference projects and charity collaborations.
