Business Details
Professional Landscaping & Garden Care in Aberdeenshire
Established with a passion for transforming outdoor spaces, Old School Gardening (OSG) specialises in creating bespoke landscape designs and maintaining gardens tailored to individual needs and preferences. Our approach prioritises collaboration with clients to maximise the potential of their gardens, regardless of size or complexity. We believe gardening should be accessible to all, requiring neither professional training nor extensive resources. By sharing expertise and practical insights, we help clients achieve gardens that reflect their vision and lifestyle.Our services include garden design, maintenance, and seasonal task management, with a focus on integrating natural elements to enhance beauty and functionality. With experience rooted in both personal practice and community engagement through gardening clubs, we deliver solutions that harmonise creativity with practicality. Our commitment to quality ensures every project reflects a deep understanding of plants, materials, and sustainable practices, creating spaces that inspire relaxation and enjoyment for all ages.
Services
Garden Design
Garden Maintenance
Lawn Care
Decking Installation
Patio Construction
Fencing Services
Plant Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of practical gardening experience
- Our designs adapt to gardens of all sizes and conditions
- Specialised knowledge of native and alpine plants
- Personalised approach to each garden's unique requirements
- Seasonal maintenance plans optimised for Scottish climates
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates custom outdoor spaces tailored to your property's unique characteristics. Combining aesthetic principles with practical considerations, we develop layouts that maximise usability and visual appeal while considering local climate conditions. This service includes site assessment, concept development, and material selection to create cohesive garden environments.
Garden Maintenance
Our garden maintenance service preserves and enhances outdoor spaces through regular upkeep. This includes seasonal tasks, plant health management, and feature maintenance to ensure long-term garden vitality. We adapt schedules to local growing conditions while teaching sustainable practices for ongoing garden success.
Plant Selection
Specialising in plant selection tailored to specific growing conditions, this service matches species to soil types, light levels, and climate considerations. We recommend both ornamental and functional plants suited to Scottish environments, including drought-resistant and seasonal varieties for continuous garden interest.
People
OSG Founder
Garden Designer
With decades of practical gardening experience, the founder combines traditional techniques with modern design principles. Their passion for alpine plants and community involvement in gardening clubs informs a practical, accessible approach to garden creation and maintenance.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide complete garden design solutions incorporating layout planning, feature selection, and plant choices tailored to each property's specific conditions and client preferences.
Do you specialise in specific garden types?
While we work with all garden styles, we have particular expertise in Scottish climate-appropriate designs and alpine plant specialist gardens.
How do you approach garden maintenance?
Our maintenance approach combines regular care schedules with seasonal adjustments, teaching sustainable practices while maintaining each garden's unique character and health.
Can you help with difficult garden areas?
Yes, we specialise in transforming challenging spaces including wet areas, dry sunny spots, and shaded locations using appropriate plant selections and design solutions.
What seasonal gardening tasks do you recommend?
We provide monthly task guides specific to local conditions, covering planting schedules, pruning requirements, and seasonal maintenance to ensure year-round garden success.
