Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design Services in Grantham
Tythorne Garden Design was founded in 2004 by Ian McBain, a Royal College of Art-trained designer and RHS Award-winning professional with over two decades of experience in garden and landscape design. Our practice combines creative expertise with practical knowledge gained through collaboration with respected landscaping firms, ensuring designs that balance aesthetics and functionality. We specialise in fixed-price garden design, planting schemes, and garden lighting solutions tailored to local conditions in South Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.Our commitment to client collaboration begins with free initial consultations, followed by detailed concept plans refined through client feedback. As a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers and Accredited Garden Designer with the Association of Professional Landscapers, we uphold industry-leading standards while maintaining transparent pricing structures. Our work has been recognised through multiple RHS Silver Gilt medals, reflecting our dedication to creating gardens that combine year-round beauty with low-maintenance practicality.
Services
Garden design
Planting design
Garden lighting
Landscape design
Fixed-price design
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations within our service area
- Our fixed-price fees provide complete cost transparency
- RHS Silver Gilt medal winners for show garden excellence
- Principal designer studied at Royal College of Art and teaches design
- Local knowledge of Lincolnshire's soil and climate conditions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Awards
- Society of Garden Designers
- Association of Professional Landscapers
What people say
Superb at every step
Listened and understood
Very professional
Great ideas
Worth every penny
Services
Garden design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces combining aesthetics and functionality. We begin with free consultations to understand client needs before producing detailed concept plans. Projects include layout design, hard landscaping elements, and integration of existing features. Clients receive work-in-progress reviews and final presentations ensuring complete satisfaction.
Planting design
Specialist planting schemes match local conditions and client preferences. We select plants for year-round interest, maintenance requirements, and soil compatibility. Services include plant selection guides, maintenance packs with care instructions, and seasonal planting advice. Our designs balance visual appeal with practical considerations for sustainable gardens.
Garden lighting
Professional lighting design enhances evening garden use through strategic illumination. We specify lights for paths, water features, and architectural elements while recommending control systems. Services include lighting plans showing product placement and technical specifications for installation. Designs prioritise atmospheric effects and practical safety considerations.
Fixed-price design
Our fixed-price model provides cost certainty based on garden size. Prices published online for design, planting, and lighting plans allow informed decision-making. Fees confirmed in writing before work commences with payment only required after design completion, ensuring client satisfaction before financial commitment.
Local expertise
Operating within an hour of Grantham allows deep understanding of local conditions. We specialise in Lincolnshire's soil types, climate patterns, and regional design considerations. This proximity enables site-specific solutions and ongoing client support throughout the design and implementation process.
People
Ian McBain
Principal Designer
Royal College of Art-trained designer with 20+ years experience, RHS Silver Gilt medal winner, and Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers. Teaches design at UK universities and contributes monthly to Link Magazines.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full garden design, planting schemes, and garden lighting plans. All services include free initial consultations and fixed-price options based on garden size.
Do you work outside Lincolnshire?
We primarily serve Grantham, Stamford, Newark, Rutland and surrounding areas within an hour of our South Lincolnshire base.
How much does garden design cost?
Design plans start at £695, planting designs at £445, and lighting plans at £245. Prices increase with garden size, with all fees published online.
Are you professionally accredited?
Yes, we're RHS Award-winning designers, Registered Members of the Society of Garden Designers, and Accredited by the Association of Professional Landscapers.
What's included in your design process?
Free consultation, client brief creation, work-in-progress review, and final design presentation. We incorporate client feedback at every stage.
Do you help with garden implementation?
While we focus on design, we can recommend trusted landscaping companies to execute our plans to specification.
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