Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Design Partner in Glasgow
Established in 1994, Terra Firma Gardens has been crafting bespoke garden designs and delivering premium landscaping solutions across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Scotland for over 30 years. Founded by Susan Gallagher, a BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture graduate, we specialise in creating tailored outdoor spaces that harmonise with clients' lifestyles and architectural aesthetics. Our approach combines meticulous design with expert project management, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. We prioritise high-quality materials and construction techniques, guaranteeing gardens that enhance property value and stand the test of time. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects, from contemporary urban terraces to expansive rural estates, each reflecting our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction.With a focus on discerning, design-conscious clients, we offer a comprehensive service including 3D visualisations, topographic surveys, and detailed specifications. Our team collaborates with skilled contractors to maintain rigorous quality control, ensuring every element meets our exacting standards. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to transform challenging spaces into functional, beautiful environments. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, fixed-budget planning, and delivering projects within agreed timelines. Our work has earned recognition across Scotland, with clients praising the transformative impact of our designs on both residential and commercial properties.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
3D Visualisations
Project Management
Garden Lighting
Water Features
Terrace Construction
Planting Design
Drainage Solutions
Outdoor Living Spaces
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in garden design across Scotland
- Our team provides seamless design and build packages with quality control
- We specialise in creating gardens for discerning, design-minded clients
- We use 3D visualisations to ensure clear project outcomes
- Our projects consistently receive praise for attention to detail
What people say
Absolute professionals
Attention to detail
Transformed our house
Excellent workmanship
Delighted with results
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces combining aesthetic appeal with functional layouts. We conduct topographic surveys and client consultations to develop detailed plans. Each design incorporates 3D visualisations to ensure clarity before construction begins.
Landscaping
We deliver comprehensive landscaping solutions including terracing, water features, and planting schemes. Our team ensures robust construction using premium materials like reclaimed stone and stainless steel. Projects integrate drainage solutions and lighting for year-round usability.
3D Visualisations
Our 3D visualisation service provides photorealistic representations of proposed designs. This technology helps clients visualise final outcomes before construction, ensuring alignment with expectations. It includes detailed elements like planting schemes and architectural features.
Project Management
We offer full project management from design to completion. This includes coordinating skilled contractors, quality control checks, and timeline management. Our service guarantees adherence to specifications while maintaining budgetary constraints throughout the process.
Garden Lighting
Our lighting solutions enhance garden aesthetics and functionality after dark. We install energy-efficient systems that highlight key features while ensuring safety. Designs incorporate fibre-optic and LED technologies tailored to each garden's unique character.
People
Susan Gallagher
Founder & Lead Designer
BA (Hons) Landscape Architect with 30+ years' experience creating award-winning gardens across Scotland. Specialises in translating client visions into functional, beautiful outdoor spaces through innovative design solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perthshire, Fife, and Stirlingshire, delivering bespoke garden designs tailored to local landscapes and client needs.
How much does garden design cost?
Design packages start from £2,500 for small gardens, £3,500 for medium, and £5,000+ for larger projects. Costs depend on garden size and complexity.
Do you offer 3D visualisations?
Yes, we provide optional 3D visualisations to help clients visualise final outcomes before construction begins, included in premium design packages.
Can you handle complete garden builds?
We offer full design and build services with project management, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion using skilled contractors and quality materials.
What's your design process?
Our process includes initial consultation, topographic survey, concept development, client revisions, and detailed specification creation with optional 3D visualisations for clarity.
Reviews (4)
Stewart
Nov 23, 2020
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Susan and her team renovated our back garden 2 years ago this month. It remains as beautiful as ever. The team were fabulous, such great guys who were incredibly hard working, and worked with Susan and our family to deliver a special space that suited our needs and creatively used our space. I could not recommned her team more highly. Marion, Pollokshields
Mistu Gray
Nov 21, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Delighted we chose Terra Firma for our garden design. Susan was completely engaged with the process from planning to planting. She has a very professional team who turned the design into the garden. We love our space and spend so much time in the garden. Very happy with the whole process.
Delighted we chose Terra Firma for our garden design. Susan was completely engaged with the process from planning to planting. She has a very professional team who turned the design into the garden. We love our space and spend so much time in the garden. Very happy with the whole process.
David Howie
Aug 16, 2020
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An excellent service with great practical design from Susan and excellent workmen who took real pride in their work. We have a unique old property with some quirky problems which required some inventive solutions and patience. Terra Firma really nailed it, and we have been very pleased with everything from start to finish. We now have a great garden to enjoy for years to come.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
Fiona Irvine
May 24, 2020
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We wanted to completely redesign the back garden and monoblock the front driveway. I had been stalling for a few years as I couldnt face the upheaval. I called in Terrafirma. My concerns melted away. Susan listened to my ideas and built on them to give me a lovely garden. She asked for a budget and it was stuck to, even though I changed my mind a couple of times. The crew worked in all weather and were a delight to have around. The work was completed in time. I would definitely use again and recommend.
