Business Details
18 Years
experience
Sustainable Garden Design Edinburgh Experts
Founded in 2008, Lempsink Garden Design has established itself as a leader in creating sustainable, bespoke garden spaces across central Scotland. With a focus on biodiversity and environmental stewardship, the business integrates horticultural expertise with artistic design to deliver functional yet visually striking outdoor environments. The team collaborates with skilled craftsmen and specialist nurseries to ensure each project reflects the client's vision while prioritising ecological balance. Their approach combines 18 years of industry experience with a deep understanding of plant ecosystems, resulting in gardens that provide relaxation, aesthetic value, and habitat support for pollinators. Clients benefit from a comprehensive service, including initial consultation, design development, construction oversight, and tailored planting programmes.Testimonials highlight the business's responsiveness to client needs, attention to detail, and ability to transform underutilised spaces into thriving ecosystems. Based in Edinburgh, the company serves locations including the Lothians, Fife, and the Scottish Borders. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in practices such as organic soil management, water conservation techniques, and the use of recycled materials. Recognition in client feedback centres on minimal project disruption, clear communication, and the successful realisation of design concepts. The business continues to evolve by sharing expertise through public engagement, including podcast appearances and social media content showcasing completed projects.
Services
Full Service
Planting Plan & Planting Service
Advisory Service
Sustainable Garden Design
Landscaping Projects
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 18 years of specialist garden design expertise
- Comprehensive end-to-end project management
- Expertise in biodiversity-enhancing planting schemes
- Collaboration with skilled craftsmen and nurseries
- Tailored designs for diverse garden styles
What people say
True professional
Minimal disruption
Expertise
Beautiful gardens
Highly recommend
Services
Full Service
Offering end-to-end garden transformation from consultation to planting. Tailored to client needs with focus on sustainability. Expert coordination of craftsmen and nurseries ensures seamless execution of complex projects across diverse garden styles and sizes.
Planting Plan
Customised planting schemes combining aesthetics and biodiversity. Includes plant selection, delivery, and professional installation. Prioritises native species and pollinator-friendly varieties to create thriving ecological habitats within designed landscapes.
Advisory Service
Expert guidance on garden improvements and maintenance strategies. Covers plant selection, soil management, and sustainable practices. Designed for clients seeking professional input while managing implementation themselves.
Sustainable Design
Specialist in creating environmentally conscious gardens using organic practices and recycled materials. Incorporates water conservation features and climate-resilient plantings. Focuses on creating self-sustaining ecosystems that require minimal long-term maintenance.
Landscaping Projects
Handling complete garden transformations from concept to completion. Services include structural elements, hardscaping, and integrated planting schemes. Expertise in adapting to various garden types including urban, coastal, and country settings.
People
Lisa Lempsink
Founder and Design Director
With 18 years of experience, Lisa Lempsink established Lempsink Garden Design after retraining at the Scottish Agricultural College in 2008. She specialises in creating sustainable, biodiverse gardens that balance aesthetic appeal with ecological function. Her expertise spans initial design concepts through to construction oversight and tailored planting solutions.
Questions
What garden design services does Lempsink offer?
We provide full-service garden design, planting plans, and advisory services. From concept creation to construction oversight and specialist planting, our Edinburgh-based team delivers tailored solutions across central Scotland.
How does the business incorporate sustainability?
All designs prioritise biodiversity through native plant selection, organic soil practices, and recycled materials. We integrate water conservation features and create habitats for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Do you work with different garden sizes?
Yes, we handle projects of all scales - from small urban courtyards to large country estates. Each receives the same attention to detail and commitment to creating functional, sustainable outdoor spaces.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Edinburgh, we primarily work across the Lothians, Fife, Scottish Borders, and Forth Valley. Our experience allows us to manage projects throughout central Scotland and select locations beyond.
How experienced is the design team?
Lisa Lempsink brings 18 years of specialist garden design experience. After retraining at the Scottish Agricultural College in 2008, she has transformed numerous gardens using both technical expertise and creative planting schemes.
Are planting plans included in your service?
Yes, custom planting plans form a core part of our offering. We select appropriate species, arrange delivery, and handle professional installation to ensure successful establishment of your designed garden.
Reviews (5)
Dagmar Alexander
Nov 16, 2020
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Lisa is weaving her magic into my rather dull and green town garden. Her suggestions are sympathetic to the old stone walls and the layout of a New Town north-facing position, and she understands intuitively not only what to plant where, but equally what kind of garden would appeal to us as a family. Her workmanship is outstanding and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am looking forward to spring when the blossoms and flowers are beginning to emerge and will contact her in the near future for more exciting planting proposals.
Vinton Poon
May 13, 2020
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I recently bought a small back garden that needed a rework, and I'm so glad to have found Lisa on the internet. After surveying the space and listening to my requirements, she came up with a plan which suited my needs (easy to handle and nice to look at). She contracted Raymond the gardener to remove all the weed from the long neglected garden, ordered the plants to be delivered, planted the flowers herself, and even taught me the proper ways to plant and take care of them! What I appreciated the most, however, was that, after she created the plan, I suddenly remembered a plant I really wanted
Alastair Wilson
Nov 05, 2017
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Lisa designed a new front and back garden for us. With the front garden established since June 16 it is now blooming wonderfully; the diverse range of plants have added colour and height to the area. The contractors, that Lisa suggested and organised, were excellent, finishing on time and leaving a great job and a tidy site. Now the back garden will be done (hopefully!) in September to complete the set. We would highly recommend Lisa.
Hs
Jun 02, 2017
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Lisa designed us a front garden. She did a fantastic job! She really listened to our expectation and concerned.We wanted a garden that would provide some privacy but wouldn't totally block the wonderful view we have in front of our place. I didn't think it would be possible, but Lisa managed to came out a great idea that made it just right! Moreover, She discuss about the budget openly which is very helpful for us. Lisa and her team work sufficiently. Her design is beautiful and practical. Our new garden looks pretty and unique. My son love stay in the garden and always refuses to leave.
Jennifer Dickson
Dec 17, 2016
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Lisa designed us a wonderful front garden in spring/summer 2016. With her fabulous design and contacts for friendly and efficient contractors to carry out the landscaping work, the overgrown and badly designed front garden we inherited when we bought the house was transformed into a beautiful, classy and easy to maintain oasis! She listened careful to what we wanted and turned our dream into a realisation. Advice once the garden was complete was also excellent. Our neighbours are equally delighted! We have had many many compliments on how lovely the garden looks now and it has started a bit of
