Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Landscaping Services in Farnborough
CMA Garden Design has been transforming outdoor spaces since 2005, combining over two decades of industry expertise with a passion for horticulture. Founded by Chris Andrews, a qualified garden designer with diplomas from Merrist Wood College and the Royal Horticultural Society, we specialise in creating bespoke domestic and commercial landscapes across Farnborough, Farnham, and surrounding areas. Our team of 15 skilled professionals delivers end-to-end solutions, from initial concept and hard/soft landscaping to planting schemes and ongoing maintenance.As members of the Association of Professional Landscapers and holders of SSIP and Work Safe Contractor certifications, we prioritise quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. Our approach integrates technical excellence with client collaboration, ensuring gardens reflect individual lifestyles while maintaining ecological balance. With a focus on transparency and client education, we guide customers through every project phase, from budget planning to final execution.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Planting
Grounds Maintenance
Commercial Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience in domestic and commercial landscaping
- End-to-end service from design to maintenance with in-house experts
- Fully insured with industry-recognised accreditations (APL, SSIP, Work Safe)
- Environmentally responsible practices with Environment Agency compliance
- Flexible maintenance packages starting at 30/hour (+VAT)
Associations and certifications
- Association of Professional Landscapers
- Work Safe Contractor
- SSIP
- Environment Agency
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that reflect your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. We offer master plans for complete transformations, sketch plans for DIY enthusiasts, and planting schemes for specific areas. Our designers consider light conditions, soil quality, and maintenance requirements to ensure year-round beauty. With expertise in both contemporary and traditional styles, we deliver functional yet visually striking designs that maximise your garden's potential.
Landscaping
From concept to completion, our landscaping service combines hard and soft elements to bring designs to life. We handle patios, decking, fencing, water features, and outdoor structures while coordinating specialist trades like electricians and irrigation experts. Our process ensures seamless integration of all components, with transparent cost tracking and timeline management. We prioritise durability and aesthetics, using quality materials that complement your property's architecture and surrounding environment.
Planting
Our planting service focuses on selecting and installing vegetation that enhances your garden's structure and seasonal interest. We curate plants based on your preferences, light conditions, and maintenance capabilities. The team provides comprehensive planting schemes for borders, lawns, and container gardens, ensuring proper placement for optimal growth. We source high-quality specimens and employ best-practice installation techniques to establish healthy, thriving plant life that evolves beautifully throughout the year.
Grounds Maintenance
Our grounds maintenance service keeps commercial properties looking professional year-round. We offer flexible schedules for mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, and path cleaning, with seasonal adaptations for winter safety. Services include seasonal planting updates, pest management, and minor repairs to hardscaping elements. Our team ensures compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining visual appeal, making it ideal for businesses seeking consistent exterior presentation without the management burden.
Commercial Services
Tailored commercial landscaping solutions enhance business premises with professional first impressions. We provide comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance for office parks, retail spaces, and public areas. Our services include large-scale planting schemes, sustainable drainage solutions, and low-maintenance designs suited to high-traffic zones. We work to commercial standards with minimal disruption to operations, offering both one-off projects and ongoing maintenance contracts with customisable service levels.
People
Chris Andrews
Founder & Lead Designer
With horticultural qualifications from Merrist Wood College and the Royal Horticultural Society, Chris established CMA Garden Design in 2005. He oversees all design projects, blending creative vision with technical expertise to deliver client-focused solutions that balance aesthetics and functionality.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate in Farnborough, Farnham, and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius of our base.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialise in both domestic garden design and commercial grounds maintenance across Hampshire.
What qualifications do your team hold?
Our 15-strong team includes RHS-certified horticulturists and landscapers with industry accreditations from APL, SSIP, and Work Safe Contractor schemes.
Can you help with just part of a project?
Yes, we offer standalone services including design plans, specific landscaping elements, or planting schemes without requiring full project contracts.
Are you insured for commercial work?
We maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and hold SSIP and Work Safe Contractor certifications for commercial projects.
How much does garden maintenance cost?
Our maintenance packages start at £30 per hour (+VAT) with flexible scheduling options for one-off or regular visits.
Reviews (5)
Nigel Clark
Feb 28, 2021
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In January to February 2020 Chris and his team have done an extremely good job in making a large patio on two sides of our house. They also constructed 4 sets of steps from the house down to the patio, and a fifth set from the patio down to a sunken garden. And they also widened our drive, installed a fence and planted a beech hedge. Throughout this time they kept my wife and I up to date with progress, and started and worked to time throughout. This project took 2 of his team 4 weeks, with a few days slowed up due to some grim Winter weather.
Julia Foulsham
Jan 01, 2021
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Chris and team created these fantastic spaces in my garden. Couldnt recommend them highly enough!
John Astle
Nov 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Chris and his CMA team provide a great service to me and my clients. Always responsive, professional with nothing being too much trouble. I'd certainly recommend their services, thanks Chris and your team.
Chris and his CMA team provide a great service to me and my clients. Always responsive, professional with nothing being too much trouble. I'd certainly recommend their services, thanks Chris and your team.
Chris Eaton
Nov 02, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Completed a large job for us , including 2 sizeable patios and remodelling the garden. Excellent service, very responsive, great quality job thank you
Service:Lawn mowing / maintenance
Completed a large job for us , including 2 sizeable patios and remodelling the garden. Excellent service, very responsive, great quality job thank you
Service:Lawn mowing / maintenance
Robert Hartley
May 27, 2020
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Chris and his team constructed a raised herb bed where an old compost bin and a few straggly pots of herbs had been. They finished it off with gravel surround and it looks fantastic. It was a fair price and the work was carried out speedily and to a very high standard. Highly recommended.
