Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscape Design & Garden Maintenance in Rutland
Established in 1989, Elms Landscapes is a family-run business rooted in Rutland, delivering high-quality landscaping solutions across the East Midlands. Our expertise spans garden design, construction, and maintenance, tailored to individual client needs from concept to completion. Senior Partner David Lewendon brings over 30 years of industry experience, having studied at Pershore Horticultural College and earned qualifications in horticulture. We serve Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Nottinghamshire, offering comprehensive services including initial consultations, creative design processes, and meticulous construction. Our team handles projects of all scales, from compact urban gardens to expansive country estates, ensuring every space reflects the client's vision.We specialise in traditional English gardens, modern designs, and innovative solutions like wildflower turf and resin-bound paving. Our commitment to quality is underscored by 2 million public liability insurance and partnerships with approved suppliers such as Sureset, Marshalls, and Bradstone. We provide tailored maintenance programmes, irrigation systems, and commercial contracting services, including fencing, hard and soft landscaping, and grounds upkeep. Our approach combines technical expertise with a dedication to creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments that enhance wellbeing. With a focus on sustainability and low-maintenance solutions, we aim to transform gardens into enduring spaces of beauty and practicality.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Construction
Wildflower Turf
Artificial Grass
Resin Bound
Maintenance
Commercial Contracting
Irrigation
Topiary
Lawn Treatments
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of landscaping experience led by qualified horticulturalist David Lewendon.
- Our family-run business combines personal service with professional standards across the East Midlands.
- We offer comprehensive solutions from initial consultation to final construction and maintenance.
- Our partnerships with approved suppliers ensure high-quality materials like Sureset resin-bound paving.
- We provide tailored maintenance programmes and sustainable irrigation systems for long-term garden health.
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to individual lifestyles. We collaborate closely with clients to develop imaginative layouts, from traditional cottage gardens to contemporary designs. The process includes initial consultations, detailed surveys, and 3D visualisations to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
Landscape Construction
We deliver full landscape construction projects, adhering to precise specifications and timelines. Our team uses high-quality materials and techniques to transform designs into reality, including paving, planting, and structural installations. All work is backed by comprehensive insurance and industry partnerships.
Wildflower Turf
Wildflower turf installations create vibrant, low-maintenance meadows that thrive year-round. We use native grasses and flowering plants to establish dense, weed-resistant swards. This sustainable solution requires minimal upkeep after establishment, ideal for gardens and public spaces.
Resin Bound
Resin-bound paving offers durable, permeable surfaces for driveways and patios. We use Sureset products with an 18-year guarantee, combining natural aggregates with clear resin for a seamless finish. This SuDS-compliant system eliminates loose stones and ensures long-term accessibility.
Garden Maintenance
Our maintenance programmes provide tailored upkeep for gardens of all sizes. Services include grass cutting, hedge trimming, seasonal planting, and topiary care. We offer flexible schedules from weekly visits to one-off projects, ensuring gardens remain pristine year-round.
People
David Lewendon
Senior Partner
David has over 30 years of landscaping experience and studied at Pershore Horticultural College. He specialises in garden design and horticulture, leading projects from concept to completion. His expertise ensures every client receives tailored, high-quality solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Nottinghamshire, providing landscaping services for residential and commercial properties.
What services do you offer?
Our services include garden design, landscape construction, wildflower turf, resin-bound paving, artificial grass, maintenance, irrigation, and commercial contracting.
How experienced is your team?
With over 30 years of experience, our team delivers expert landscaping solutions. Senior Partner David Lewendon is a qualified horticulturalist with decades of industry knowledge.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we cater to both sectors, offering tailored designs and maintenance programmes for homes, estates, industrial sites, and public spaces.
What makes your wildflower turf unique?
Our wildflower turf uses native grasses and flowering plants to create low-maintenance, eco-friendly meadows that thrive without fertilisers after establishment.
Are your materials sustainable?
We prioritise sustainable practices, including permeable resin-bound paving, recycled materials, and water-efficient irrigation systems to minimise environmental impact.
