An image of a contemporary garden design courtesy of Grant Horticulture.

Contemporary Garden Design & Build


Our garden design consultancy is directed by Dean Bolton-Grant who founded Grant Horticulture in 2013.

Garden design is at the heart of Grant Horticulture. We believe gardens have the power to be provocative and nurturing, whilst being responsibly and sensitively designed to fit their surroundings and provide timeless spaces to enjoy across all seasons. As creative creatures, our approach to garden design is always imaginative but with the primary focus being our clients’ needs and the core principles of design.

Working with our dedicated team at our design studio, you will be taken through a step by step design process. The process typically includes initial consultations and thought provoking discussions, a period of design submission and review, before moving towards final design, project planning, planting schemes and budget.

When it comes to building and installing your design, our experienced team will manage the process from start to finish, calling on our trusted network of contractors and suppliers to ensure every detail of the design in executed to the highest standard.

WE CREATE TIMELESS GARDENS WHICH FORGE A CONNECTION BETWEEN PLACES AND PEOPLE
— Callum Bain-MacKay, Garden Designer

The Design Journey


Working under the guidance of experienced designer, plantsman, and Managing Director Dean Bolton-Grant, our dedicated team based at our studio in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, work with private clients, building contractors, architects, and local authorities to provide a full-service, end-to-end landscape and contemporary garden design services for town, country, and commercial properties across the UK and Europe.

1 | Site Analysis & Survey

A review, analyse and survey the site to understand the foundations for the design.

2 | Concept Design

Working with the client to create a brief for the design, and an initial concept design for the project.

3 | Masterplanning

Managing the process from concept to final sign off, every stage monitored and revised with client feedback.

4 | Planting Plan

Taking into consideration the qualities of the garden to produce a planting plan which will be followed to source and plant the garden. This document can be used by a contractor to install the planting within the scheme.

5 | Lighting Plan

Gardens can be on show at any time with the careful planning and execution of lighting. This document can be used by an electrical contractor to install lighting within the scheme.

6 | Dressing Plan

Our services continue all the way to dressing your garden with furniture and outdoor cooking equipment, our aim is to leave you living in your garden.

7 | Landscaping & Project Build

Our expert team works with specialist and trusted subcontractors to make the garden design come to life, on time and within budget adhering to industry best practice, agreed timescales and budgets.

8 | Project Management

Our project management includes regular stations for review of work in progress and for clients to make key decisions in the trajectory of the garden aesthetic.

9 | Garden Aftercare

Our Horticultural Management team will be available if required post garden installation to manage and care for the new garden becoming part of the Grant Horticulture family.

Speak to us about your next project, or request a call back at a time that suits you