About us

Bringing Your Outdoor Ideas To Life

Welcome to Garden Options, a family-run Landscaping and Garden Aftercare Company proudly serving the Scottish Borders and surrounding areas. We specialise in designing, building, and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, delivered with care, clarity, and craftsmanship. As a forward-thinking, modern company, we take pride in achieving exactly what we promise — with minimal fuss and the highest standards. Clear communication and attention to detail are at the heart of everything we do. Let’s create an outdoor space you’ll love.

28

28

Years experience

creating and caring for beautiful gardens

466

466

Projects completed

From small features to full garden builds and restorations

6

6

Skilled Team

Knowledgeable landscapers with years of hands-on experience

100%

100%

Client satisfaction

All of our clients are satisfied with our work and services

Services

What we do

Find out which one of our services best fits for you

Garden Design & Build

Garden landscaping is at the heart of what we do. Since 1997, we’ve designed and built gardens of all shapes and sizes, delivering high-quality results through experience, care, and attention to detail. If you have a garden design or would like help to create a garden feature then we would love to hear from you. There is no project too big or too small for us to take an interest and with our passion for the great outdoors every garden setting is a joy.

Natural Stone & Paving

We have a strong passion for working with natural stone, including sandstone and limestone sourced from the UK and abroad. Reclaimed paving such as York and Caithness flagstones is a favourite, adding unique character and timeless appeal to outdoor spaces. We design and install high quality natural stone and paving options to suit all budgets. These greatly enhance the look and unability of your garden. From stone patios and pathways to steps, edging and paved seating areas, we carefully select materials that compliment your home and outdoor space. Our experienced landscaping teams work with a large range of natural stone and paving options, ensuring a durable, level, and long lasting finish. Whether you are looking for a traditional stone look or a more contemporary paved design, we create practical, attractive surfaces built to stand the test of time.

Garden Walling & Dry Stone Walls

We love the visual impact that can be achieved from garden walling. We build walls is all sorts of materials from wood to stone to brick to block and when done properly these can become a great addition to a good garden design. Whether its defining boundaries, creating raised beds, or adding natural features to your garden, our experienced landscaping teams deliver high quality walling options that are built to last. We have a soft spot for drystone walling and these feature heavily in our garden designs. They offer timeless appeal that blend beautifully into any landscape while proving strength and durability without the use of mortar. From decorative garden walls to functional retaining walls, we focus on safe, long lasting solutions that can be greatly admired by friends and family for years to come.

Water Features

We love water and have a real interest in the benefits it can bring to your garden. We design and install water features that bring a sense of calm and character to your garden. From gentle flowing fountains and wildlife ponds to contemporary water features and small garden waterfalls, we create designs that suit your space and how you want to use it. Water features can become a natural focal point, adding movement, sound, and interest to your outdoor area. Introducing water into your gardencan also support wildlife, providing a vital source of drinking and bathing water for birds, insects, and other garden visitors. Our experienced teams manage the full installation process, ensuring the water features are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Timber Structures & Decking

We design and build bespoke timber structures and decking that add warmth, character, and usable space to your garden. From timber decking areas and raised platforms to pergolas, planters and garden features, we create practical structures that suit your outdoor lifestyle. Carefully selected, high quality timber from ethical sources, are used to ensure a natural look and a long lasting finish. Our experienced landscaping teams take great care in the full build process, creating safe, sturdy decking and timber structures that are ideal for family life, entertaining, and relaxing outdoors. Whether you are looking to define a seating area, extend your living space, or add structure to your design, we focus on quality workmanship and thoughtful design that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Soft Landscaping

Soft landscaping brings colour, texture, and life to your garden through carefully chosen plants and natural materials. We provide a full soft landscaping service, including planting plans, trees, shrubs, turfing, and seasonal planting, all designed to suit your garden and how you use it. Our aim is to create balanced, welcoming outdoor spaces that grow and improve over time. We take a thoughtful approach to plant selection, considering soil conditions, sunlight, and ongoing maintenance to ensure healthy, long lasting results. Whether you are looking to create a family friendly garden, encourage wildlife, or add year round colour and interest, our experienced landscaping teams can help bring your garden to life with planting that looks great and is easy to care for. We also supply and lay high quality lawn turf, preparing the ground properly to ensure a healthy, even finish. From family friendly lawns for play to neat, low maintenance lawns for relaxing. With thoughtful plant selection and quality turfing, we create gardens that look great, are easy to care for, and can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Maintenance and Aftercare.

Ongoing garden maintenance and aftercare are essential for keeping your garden healthy and looking its best throughout the year. Our experienced landscapers have a strong background in plants and planting care, allowing us to maintain gardens with confidence and attention to detail. We offer a full range of garden maintenence services, including lawn care, pruning, hedge cutting, plant care, and seasonal tidy-ups.

Garden Design & Build

Garden landscaping is at the heart of what we do. Since 1997, we’ve designed and built gardens of all shapes and sizes, delivering high-quality results through experience, care, and attention to detail. If you have a garden design or would like help to create a garden feature then we would love to hear from you. There is no project too big or too small for us to take an interest and with our passion for the great outdoors every garden setting is a joy.

Natural Stone & Paving

We have a strong passion for working with natural stone, including sandstone and limestone sourced from the UK and abroad. Reclaimed paving such as York and Caithness flagstones is a favourite, adding unique character and timeless appeal to outdoor spaces. We design and install high quality natural stone and paving options to suit all budgets. These greatly enhance the look and unability of your garden. From stone patios and pathways to steps, edging and paved seating areas, we carefully select materials that compliment your home and outdoor space. Our experienced landscaping teams work with a large range of natural stone and paving options, ensuring a durable, level, and long lasting finish. Whether you are looking for a traditional stone look or a more contemporary paved design, we create practical, attractive surfaces built to stand the test of time.

Garden Walling & Dry Stone Walls

We love the visual impact that can be achieved from garden walling. We build walls is all sorts of materials from wood to stone to brick to block and when done properly these can become a great addition to a good garden design. Whether its defining boundaries, creating raised beds, or adding natural features to your garden, our experienced landscaping teams deliver high quality walling options that are built to last. We have a soft spot for drystone walling and these feature heavily in our garden designs. They offer timeless appeal that blend beautifully into any landscape while proving strength and durability without the use of mortar. From decorative garden walls to functional retaining walls, we focus on safe, long lasting solutions that can be greatly admired by friends and family for years to come.

Water Features

We love water and have a real interest in the benefits it can bring to your garden. We design and install water features that bring a sense of calm and character to your garden. From gentle flowing fountains and wildlife ponds to contemporary water features and small garden waterfalls, we create designs that suit your space and how you want to use it. Water features can become a natural focal point, adding movement, sound, and interest to your outdoor area. Introducing water into your gardencan also support wildlife, providing a vital source of drinking and bathing water for birds, insects, and other garden visitors. Our experienced teams manage the full installation process, ensuring the water features are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Timber Structures & Decking

We design and build bespoke timber structures and decking that add warmth, character, and usable space to your garden. From timber decking areas and raised platforms to pergolas, planters and garden features, we create practical structures that suit your outdoor lifestyle. Carefully selected, high quality timber from ethical sources, are used to ensure a natural look and a long lasting finish. Our experienced landscaping teams take great care in the full build process, creating safe, sturdy decking and timber structures that are ideal for family life, entertaining, and relaxing outdoors. Whether you are looking to define a seating area, extend your living space, or add structure to your design, we focus on quality workmanship and thoughtful design that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Soft Landscaping

Soft landscaping brings colour, texture, and life to your garden through carefully chosen plants and natural materials. We provide a full soft landscaping service, including planting plans, trees, shrubs, turfing, and seasonal planting, all designed to suit your garden and how you use it. Our aim is to create balanced, welcoming outdoor spaces that grow and improve over time. We take a thoughtful approach to plant selection, considering soil conditions, sunlight, and ongoing maintenance to ensure healthy, long lasting results. Whether you are looking to create a family friendly garden, encourage wildlife, or add year round colour and interest, our experienced landscaping teams can help bring your garden to life with planting that looks great and is easy to care for. We also supply and lay high quality lawn turf, preparing the ground properly to ensure a healthy, even finish. From family friendly lawns for play to neat, low maintenance lawns for relaxing. With thoughtful plant selection and quality turfing, we create gardens that look great, are easy to care for, and can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Maintenance and Aftercare.

Ongoing garden maintenance and aftercare are essential for keeping your garden healthy and looking its best throughout the year. Our experienced landscapers have a strong background in plants and planting care, allowing us to maintain gardens with confidence and attention to detail. We offer a full range of garden maintenence services, including lawn care, pruning, hedge cutting, plant care, and seasonal tidy-ups.

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Cobble Driveway Installation

A cobble driveway is a timeless way to add character, durability, and value to your property. We specialize in the expert installation of cobble stone driveways that are built to last, combining traditionalcraftmanship with modern groundwork techniques. From careful base preparation to precise stone placement and finishing, every step is handled with attention to detail to ensure strength, stability, and long-term performance. Whether you're looking to compliment a period home or create a striking entrance to a contemporary property, cobble provides a distinctive, high-end finish. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, sizes and laying patterns, we work closely with you to design a driveway that enhances your home's kerb appeal while standing up to daily use and all weather conditions.

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Formal Country Garden Redevelopment

Working within the setting of this Arts & Crafts country house, our brief was to enhance the grounds surrounding the attached Victorian glasshouse while respecting the srchitectural integrity of both structures. The scheme centred on the installation of traditional Yorkstone paving and carefully detailed stone steps, creating a natural transition between house, glasshouse, and garden. Each element was designed to feel as though it had always belonged to the property. The Yorkstone was selected for its timeless character and durability, complementing the warm stonework and historic detailing of the glasshouse. Subtle changes in level were addressed through generously proportioned stone steps and considered hard landscaping, ensuring the space is both practical and visually harmonious.

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Formal Garden Terrace Construction

This large-scale formal garden terrace was a complex and rewarding project, designed in collaboration with a landscape architect and the property owner. Extensive earthworks were carried out to level and terrace the site, alongside drainage improvements to manage heavy clay soil. Reclaimed York paving was used to create a refined seating area, with gravel pathways and metal edging forming clean, formal lines. Detailed boxwood hedging and a carefully planned mixed planting scheme completed the space, resulting in a beautifully structured and elegant garden terrace.

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Outdoor Pool Area Landscaping

This bespoke outdoor pool area landscaping project focussed on transforming the surroundings of a private outdoor swimming pool and adjoining garden into a refined and functional luxury outdoor living space. The design centred on creating a private, sheltered poolside enviroment that enhances both usability and visual impact. A large, sweeping drystone retaining wall was expertly constructed to provide structural support while establishing a secluded and intimate setting around the swimming pool. Premium sandblasted sandstone paving was installed to deliver a durable, slip resistant surface with a contemporary finish, further enhanced by integrated poolside lighting for atmosphere and evening use. The project also included the installation of a bespoke changing room and summerhouse, adding practicality and architectural interest to the space. The formal lawn and generous planting areas complete the design, softening the hard landscaping and creating a balanced, high-end poolside garden retreat that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.

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Potager Garden Creation

This bespoke potager garden design and kitchen garden installation transformed a compact space into a highly productive and beautifully structured growing area. Although modest in size, the project required detailed planning and precise landscape construction to maximise functionality without compromising visual appeal. Black limestone paving was installed to create durable, low maintenance pathways, complimented by reclaimed granite cobble edging to clearly define the raised planing beds and garden borders. The combination of natural stone materials introduces texture and character while providing long lasting structure to the kitchen garden layout. To ensure successful vegetable and herb cultivation, the existing soil was carefully improved and enriched with organic matter, creating optimal conditions for year round productivity. Generously proportioned paved paths allow easy access for wheelbarrows, planting, and harvesting, resulting in a practical, well organised potager garden that blends traditional style with modern usability.

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Stone Firepit & Seating Area

This stone firepit installation and outdoor seating area was designed to create a striking focal point for year round garden entertaining. The circular raised firepit, complete with handcrafted curved seating bench, forms a defined and inviting outdoor living space that enhances both functionality and visual appeal. Reclaimed buff coloured sandstone walling stone was carefully selected for the firepit structure, allowing the feature to weather naturally and blend seamlessly with the surrounding garden walls and property. The use of traditional natural stone adds warmth, texture, and long term durability to the overall garden design. Sandblasted porcelain paving was installed to the bench seating, firefit coping, and surrounding patio area, providing a clean, contemporary contrast to the reclaimed sandstone. The combination of high quality materials delivers a low maintenance yet characterful outdoor entertaining area-expertly constructed to withstand the elements while offering a welcoming space for gatherings throughout the seasons. Garden Options created a beautiful firepit area that has become the centrepiece of our garden. The materials and workmanship are outstanding, and it’s a space we enjoy all year round.

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Town Garden Redesign

This comprehensive town garden redesign transformed a compact urban garden into a structural and highly functional outdoor living space. The urban garden transformation was guided by strong design principles, clean architectural lines, and carefully considered levels to create a series of distinct yet seamlessly connected garden areas. A spacious terraced seating area, finished in premium black limestone paving, provides the main entertaining space and flows naturally into a level lawn. Beyond this, a secluded evening seating area is enclosed by characterful drystone retaining walls, creating privacy and a sense of enclosure within the town setting. These natural stone walls also define generous planting beds and elegantly manage the changes in level throughout the garden landscape. Oak timber retaining walls and bespoke access steps lead up to a practical working garden area, completed with hard wearing sandstone paving laid in a traditional manner. The addition of a summerhouse and greenhouse enhances both usability and year round enjoyment, resulting in a well balanced, design-led urban garden that combines structure, warmth, and long-term durability.

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Garden Maintenance

At Garden Options Landscaping, we provide professional garden maintenance services across the Scottish Borders, caring for gardens of quality and character. Our work ranges from garden maintenance and lawn care to detailed pruning, planting, and seasonal garden tidy-ups. Whether maintaining newly completed landscapes or established gardens, we deliver a reliable, high-end service tailored to each client and setting. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Our Shop : HENDERSONS

Located on the High Street, HENDERSONS is our independent garden and home store in the Scottish Borders, specialising in vintage garden accessories and unique home decor. We carefully curate a distinctive collection of bespoke garden furniture, ornaments, reclaimed planters, architectural salvage, and characterful interior pieces that bring timesless style and individuality to both indoor and outdoor spaces. From one-of-a-kind statement pieces for landscaped gardens to vintage home accessories full of heritage charm, HENDERSONS offers carefully sourced items you won't find elsewhere on the high street. Whether you're enhancing a country garden in the Scottish Borders or adding character to your home in Melrose and beyond, our garden and home collection is designed to inspire.Our full range of vintage gardenand home accessories is also available to shop online at www.hendersonsofmelrose.co.uk, making it easy to browse and purchase wherever you are. Garden Options is a sister to the equally brilliant Hendersons of Melrose-stunning and stylish garden furniture and ornaments for the garden. Easily worth a special trip to Melrose for a browse (and buy!)

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from homeowners we've had the pleasure to work with.

  • Described what we were looking for and Garden Options delivered. Couldn't be happier with the result. From preparing the ground, laying the rocks and lights and overall transformation. Thank you Garden Options.

    MR

    Melrose

  • Excellent work reducing reducing height and bulk of lenghtly garden hedge. Courteous and skilled team who knew exactly how to achieve the best effect.

    BM

    Bemersyde

  • Very professional team at GO. Hamish has a great design flair and his in house builders are effecient and respectful. All work carried out as planned and to our full satisfaction. Thanks to all.

    SH

    Smailholm

  • I just had my garden path replaced by Garden Options and i am well pleased with the result. I discussed what i wanted with Hamish and agreed a price to supply and lay the new footpath. Good communication throughout and very tidy work.

    IL

    Innerleithan

  • Garden Options created a beautiful firepit area that has become the centrepiece of our garden. The materials and workmanship are outstanding, and it’s a space we enjoy all year round.

    ED

    Edinburgh

  • The final result is beautiful, practical, and exactly what we hoped for.

    OB

    Oliver Bennett

  • The final result is beautiful, practical, and exactly what we hoped for.

    OB

    Oliver Bennett

  • Garden Options created a beautiful firepit area that has become the centrepiece of our garden. The materials and workmanship are outstanding, and it’s a space we enjoy all year round.

    ED

    Edinburgh

  • I just had my garden path replaced by Garden Options and i am well pleased with the result. I discussed what i wanted with Hamish and agreed a price to supply and lay the new footpath. Good communication throughout and very tidy work.

    IL

    Innerleithan

  • Very professional team at GO. Hamish has a great design flair and his in house builders are effecient and respectful. All work carried out as planned and to our full satisfaction. Thanks to all.

    SH

    Smailholm

  • Excellent work reducing reducing height and bulk of lenghtly garden hedge. Courteous and skilled team who knew exactly how to achieve the best effect.

    BM

    Bemersyde

  • Described what we were looking for and Garden Options delivered. Couldn't be happier with the result. From preparing the ground, laying the rocks and lights and overall transformation. Thank you Garden Options.

    MR

    Melrose

FAQs

Answering your questions

Answering your questions

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How long does a typical garden project take?

A typical garden landscaping project can take anywhere from a day or two for smaller garden improvements and stand alone features to approximately 10-12 weeks for larger, full garden design and landscaping installations, depending on the size, scope, specification, and complexity of the project.

Do you provide design consultations?

Yes, we provide professional garden design consultations as part of our landscaping services, offering expert advice on layout, materials, planting schemes, and overall garden design to help bring your outdoor space vision to life.

Can you work with existing garden features?

Yes, we work with existing garden features and incorporate them into your new garden design and landscaping project, carefully blending established planting, mature trees, structural elements, and hard landscaping to create a cohesive and refreshed outdoor space.

Do you use sustainable or locally sourced materials?

We prioritise high-quality, durable materials, including reclaimed and locally sourced stone, timber, and paving whenever possible.

Do you offer maintenance services after construction?

Yes, we offer bespoke garden maintenance packages following completion of your landscaping project, ensuring your newly constructed garden, planting schemes, lawns and hard landscaping are properly cared for and continue to thrive throughout the seasons.

Can you work on small or challenging spaces?

Yes, we regularly undertake landscaping projects in small and challenging garden spaces, including compact urban gardens, sloping sites, and areas with restricted or difficult access. Our experienced teams specialise in creative garden design solutionsand practical landscape construction techniques to maximise space, improve levels, and transform even the most complex outdoor areas into functional and beautifully finished gardens.

How do you ensure clear communication during a project?

We keep clients informed at every stage, from design to completion, providing updates, guidance, and advice to ensure a smooth and stress-free process.

Contact

Get in touch

Get in touch with our garden design and landscapingteam to discuss your project, request a site visit, and start planning your bespoke outddor space.

Office

High Street, Melrose, TD6 9PA

167-169 Great Portland Street,

W1W 5PF

Email

hamish@gardenoptions.co.uk

Telephone

07766774505 or 01896 820630