Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Melrose
Established in 1997, Garden Options is a family-run landscaping and garden retail company serving the Scottish Borders and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team combines extensive experience in garden design, construction, and maintenance with a passion for natural materials and innovative solutions. We specialise in creating bespoke gardens ranging from small features to complete restorations, prioritising clear communication and high standards. Our expertise includes working with natural stone, dry stone walling, water features, and timber structures, alongside tailored maintenance programmes. With academic qualifications in horticulture and prior experience at award-winning landscaping firms, our owner Hamish Henderson leads a team committed to transforming outdoor spaces.We integrate design, construction, and planting to deliver year-round visual interest, supported by a forward-thinking approach that balances tradition with modern techniques. Our Hendersons Garden & Home Store in Melrose complements our landscaping services, offering curated products and vintage garden items. Client satisfaction is achieved through transparent processes, from initial consultations to detailed cost breakdowns and flexible service packages. We pride ourselves on adaptability, whether delivering weekly maintenance or large-scale projects, ensuring every garden reflects its owner's vision. Our reputation is built on reliability, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of local landscapes.
Services
Garden Landscaping
Garden Design
Garden Maintenance
Water Features
Timber Structures
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Scottish garden design and construction
- Our team combines academic qualifications with hands-on expertise in horticulture
- Specialists in natural stone features and dry stone walling techniques
- Offer integrated design, build, and maintenance services under one roof
- Maintain transparent communication from initial consultation to project completion
Services
Garden Landscaping
We design and construct gardens of all scales, specialising in natural stone features, dry stone walling, and timber structures. Our expertise includes earthworks, turf preparation, and planting layouts that provide year-round interest. We transform both period and contemporary gardens with precision and attention to detail.
Garden Design
Our design process begins with site surveys and photographic analysis, followed by hand-drafted plans that prioritise simplicity and functionality. We provide detailed cost breakdowns and visual references, offering both full-service implementation or standalone design packages for DIY projects.
Garden Maintenance
We offer tailored maintenance programmes including weekly/fortnightly visits, seasonal treatments, and ad hoc support. Services cover grass cutting, pruning, hedge maintenance, and weed suppression solutions to reduce long-term garden upkeep requirements.
Water Features
Specialist installation of ponds, waterfalls, and decorative features using simple designs with effective engineering. We focus on creating visually striking elements that integrate naturally with surrounding landscapes while ensuring practical maintenance solutions.
Timber Structures
We construct bespoke pergolas, archways, and decking using quality timber materials. Our structures enhance garden aesthetics while providing functional outdoor living spaces that complement both traditional and modern garden designs.
People
Hamish Henderson
Owner
With a career spanning amenity horticulture and landscaping, Hamish holds academic qualifications in domestic landscaping. He gained experience at Notcutts landscaping and a water garden specialist firm before founding Garden Options in 1997.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the Scottish Borders and surrounding outlying areas.
What services do you offer?
We provide garden design, landscaping, maintenance, water features, and timber structures.
How does your design process work?
We conduct site surveys, create hand-drafted plans, and provide detailed cost breakdowns before implementation.
Do you offer maintenance packages?
Yes, we provide regular, seasonal, and ad hoc garden maintenance options.
Can you help with period garden restorations?
Yes, we specialise in restoring historical gardens and period-specific features.
