Business Details
33 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping & Water Feature Specialists in Edinburgh
Water Gems is a multi-award-winning garden landscaping and water features specialist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 1993, we offer a comprehensive range of services including garden and water feature design, high-quality landscape construction, and pond maintenance. Our team combines extensive experience, innovative approaches, and a broad skill set to transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, sustainable gardens. We pride ourselves on problem-solving, embracing challenges, and delivering projects to award-winning standards.As members of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), we maintain industry-leading practices and have earned recognition through multiple national awards. Our commitment to excellence extends to biodiversity projects, habitat creation, and sustainable material use, including repurposing industrial elements like Corten steel and rebar. With a focus on client satisfaction, we work on projects of all sizes, from small gardens to full-scale design-build packages, ensuring tailored solutions that meet individual needs.
Services
Garden Design
Water Features
Pond Maintenance
Biodiversity Projects
Garden Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have won multiple BALI National Awards for landscaping excellence.
- Our team includes specialists in water features and biodiversity projects.
- We utilise sustainable practices, including material reuse and rewilding.
- We offer in-house design and build services for all project sizes.
- We provide herbicide application and aquatic maintenance expertise.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces, blending aesthetics with functionality. We collaborate with clients to develop concepts from initial ideas to detailed plans, incorporating sustainable materials and native planting. Whether working independently or with external designers, we ensure every project meets award-winning standards while respecting budgets and timelines.
Water Features
Specialising in water features, we design and build ponds, streams, and natural swimming pools. Our expertise includes technical systems like filtration and liner installation, using premium materials such as Firestone EPDM. We also offer maintenance and herbicide application services to preserve aquatic ecosystems and control invasive species.
Biodiversity Projects
We transform sterile environments into thriving wildlife havens through biodiversity projects. Services include wildflower meadow installation, wetland creation, and rewilding initiatives. Our work supports local ecosystems by establishing habitats for amphibians, insects, and native plants, demonstrated in projects like the Glasgow Science Centre wetland and Roborough Fields rewilding venture.
Garden Maintenance
Our maintenance team ensures gardens remain vibrant and functional year-round. Services include seasonal pruning, pond cleaning, and problem-solving for overgrown or neglected spaces. We combine horticultural expertise with practical solutions to sustain the longevity of landscapes, from small courtyards to large estates.
Consultancy
We provide expert consultancy for landowners seeking to enhance biodiversity or manage aquatic environments. Our team develops tailored action plans, from deer fencing strategies to wetland restoration, leveraging decades of experience in ecological projects and sustainable land management.
People
Stuart Booth
Director
Stuart specialises in water-based design, with expertise in ponds, streams, and cascades. He holds a degree in Interior and Environmental Design and is certified in Firestone liner installation and herbicide spraying.
Struan Reid
Landscape Manager
Struan oversees landscaping projects, combining machinery expertise with problem-solving skills. He has extensive experience managing large-scale sites across Ireland and Scotland, ensuring efficient project delivery.
Heath Urquhart
Landscape Architect
Heath designs gardens and planting plans, leveraging his BSc in Garden and Greenspace Design. He also volunteers in community gardening projects and collaborates on RHS Chelsea show stands.
Nick Easterbrook
Water Technician
Nick focuses on technical pond systems, including filtration and lining. He is an OASE technician and Firestone EPDM installer, with engineering expertise applied to aquatic construction.
Kenny Wright
Stone Mason
Kenny crafts intricate water features using natural stone. His attention to detail and masonry background ensures precision in creating durable, aesthetically pleasing structures.
Questions
What services does Water Gems offer?
We provide garden design, water feature construction, pond maintenance, biodiversity projects, and landscaping consultancy across Scotland.
Do you work on small and large projects?
Yes, we handle projects of all sizes, from courtyard gardens to multi-acre estates and public wetlands.
Are you involved in sustainability initiatives?
We prioritise sustainability through material reuse, rewilding, and creating wildlife-friendly habitats in all our projects.
What awards has Water Gems won?
We have won multiple BALI National Awards, Gardening Scotland Gold Medals, and the 2009 BALI Grand Award.
Do you offer consultancy services?
Yes, we provide biodiversity and land management consultancy, including habitat creation and aquatic maintenance plans.
Reviews (1)
Des Nelson
Jul 03, 2022
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The entire team was extremely professional in revamping my front and back garden to an agreed plan. They worked really well during the long hot spell we've had, explained what they were doing on a daily basis, accommodated a few small changes to the plan without any fuss and all of them were friendly and reliable. You might have to wait for their services, but it is definitely worth it - they are in demand because they will do a quality job.
