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Your Trusted Garden Specialists in Cambridge
Golden Gardens is a dedicated gardening company specialising in comprehensive landscaping solutions for both domestic and commercial properties. Our team combines decades of expertise with training rooted in Cambridge University Botanic Garden, maintaining strong professional connections to this day. We offer bespoke garden maintenance, including NPTC-certified tree work, crown lifting, pollarding, and wildlife management. Our services extend to aerial drone photography for site analysis, tailored garden design incorporating natural landscapes, and precision lawn care packages adapted to individual requirements.With over 50 years of combined experience, we deliver hard and soft landscaping, pond construction, invasive weed control, and urgent clearance services. Our consultancy division provides expert advice to householders, schools, and commercial clients, ensuring every project meets exacting standards of quality and client satisfaction.
Services
Garden Maintenance
Tree Surgery
Garden Design
Lawn Care
Hard Landscaping
Pond Construction
Invasive Weed Control
Garden Clearance
Drone Surveys
Consultancy Services
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience from Cambridge University Botanic Garden heritage
- NPTC-qualified tree surgeons for professional arboricultural services
- Bespoke solutions tailored to individual garden requirements
- Drone photography for precise site analysis and planning
- Comprehensive consultancy for residential and commercial clients
Associations and certifications
- NPTC
What people say
Exceptional knowledge
Reliable service
Transformative results
Professional team
Tailored solutions
Services
Garden Maintenance
Our bespoke garden maintenance combines academic expertise with practical experience. We offer seasonal adjustments, weed control, and soil management tailored to your garden's unique ecosystem. Clients benefit from consistent upkeep that enhances property value and outdoor enjoyment through scheduled visits by our trained horticulturists.
Tree Surgery
NPTC-certified tree surgeons provide comprehensive tree care including crown reduction, pollarding, and disease diagnosis. We prioritise safety while maintaining ecological balance, offering both routine maintenance and emergency interventions. All work complies with current arboricultural standards and includes detailed aftercare guidance.
Garden Design
Bespoke garden design integrates client preferences with environmental factors. Our process includes site analysis, 3D visualisations, and planting schemes that evolve with seasonal changes. We specialise in creating functional spaces that harmonise with existing architecture while meeting practical requirements for residential and commercial properties.
Lawn Care
Customised lawn care programmes address soil composition, usage patterns, and climate conditions. Services include aeration, scarification, and nutrient management to achieve durable, visually appealing turf. We provide ongoing maintenance plans and one-off treatments to restore neglected lawns to optimal condition.
Pond Construction
We design and install naturalistic ponds and water features that enhance biodiversity. Our approach incorporates wildlife-friendly planting schemes and energy-efficient filtration systems. From small courtyard water features to large garden ponds, each project considers ecological balance and long-term maintenance requirements.
People
Naomi Childe
Co-Founder
With horticultural training from Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Naomi brings academic rigour to practical garden management. She oversees design projects and client consultations, ensuring scientific precision meets aesthetic vision in every garden transformation.
Jon Childe
Co-Founder
Jon manages technical operations with expertise in arboriculture and landscape engineering. His background in practical horticulture ensures complex projects maintain ecological integrity while meeting client specifications for functionality and visual appeal.
Questions
Do you offer both domestic and commercial gardening services?
Yes, we provide tailored solutions for residential properties and commercial estates across Cambridgeshire.
Are your tree surgeons certified?
All our arborists hold current NPTC qualifications and follow industry safety standards for tree care.
Can you help with urgent garden clearance?
We prioritise emergency requests and offer prompt clearance services for storm damage or urgent tidying needs.
Do you provide garden design consultations?
Yes, our design process includes initial consultations to understand your vision and site-specific requirements.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Duxford, we serve Cambridge, surrounding villages, and commercial properties within a 25-mile radius.
