Business Details
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Carlisle
Established as a family-run business, Gardens Transformed specialises in creating bespoke garden and landscape designs across Carlisle, Cumbria, Southern Scotland, and the Lake District. Our approach combines innovative design with proven construction methods, ensuring every project utilises quality materials and meticulous attention to detail. We focus on crafting spaces that allow clients to relax and enjoy their outdoor environments, driven by a passion for horticulture and landscape architecture. Our team personally manages projects from initial consultation to completion, offering tailored solutions for garden transformations, water feature installations, and outdoor living spaces. With over a decade of experience, we pride ourselves on understanding client needs and delivering results that exceed expectations.Our portfolio showcases diverse projects, from small courtyard gardens to large-scale landscape renovations, all reflecting our commitment to creativity and craftsmanship. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform challenging spaces into functional, beautiful environments while maintaining sensitivity to local ecosystems. We prioritise clear communication and transparency throughout the design and build process, ensuring clients feel involved and informed at every stage. Our dedication to quality has earned us a reputation as trusted specialists in the region's landscaping industry.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Construction
Water Features
Patio Installation
Planting Schemes
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience in bespoke garden design across Cumbria
- Our team personally manages projects from concept to completion
- We combine innovative design with traditional landscaping craftsmanship
- Our portfolio demonstrates successful transformations of challenging spaces
- We maintain sensitivity to local ecosystems and wildlife habitats
What people say
Stunning transformation
Passionate team
Creative solutions
Preserved wildlife habitats
Exceptional attention to detail
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. We work closely with clients to understand their vision, lifestyle needs, and property characteristics. From initial concept sketches to final implementation, our team ensures every element complements the natural surroundings while incorporating innovative design features. This service caters to homeowners seeking to transform both small and large garden spaces.
Water Features
Specialist water feature design and installation brings movement and tranquility to outdoor spaces. We create bespoke ponds, streams, waterfalls, and decorative water elements that integrate seamlessly with garden landscapes. Our expertise includes wildlife-friendly designs, filtration systems, and naturalistic water features that enhance biodiversity. Clients benefit from our attention to ecological balance and long-term maintenance considerations.
Landscape Construction
Comprehensive landscape construction transforms designs into reality through expert earthworks, paving, walling, and structural installations. We handle all aspects of hard landscaping using quality materials selected for durability and aesthetic appeal. Services include patio construction, retaining walls, pathways, and garden structures. Our hands-on approach ensures precision in every detail, from drainage solutions to final planting.
Planting Schemes
Tailored planting schemes enhance garden aesthetics while ensuring ecological sustainability. We select plants based on soil conditions, light exposure, and maintenance requirements, creating layered, seasonally interesting displays. This service includes specimen planting, hedging, and wildlife-friendly gardens that evolve beautifully over time. Clients receive expert advice on plant care and garden maintenance.
Patio Installation
Custom patio installations create functional outdoor living spaces that extend usable garden areas. We design and construct patios using natural stone, paving, or timber, incorporating seating areas, fire pits, and entertainment zones. Our approach considers drainage, accessibility, and integration with existing landscape features to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor environments.
People
Dougie Bainbridge
Owner
Dougie Bainbridge founded Gardens Transformed with a vision to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. With over a decade of landscaping experience, he personally oversees projects from concept to completion. His expertise in garden design and construction ensures every client benefits from hands-on management and creative problem-solving. Dougie's passion for horticulture and ecological design drives the company's commitment to quality.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Carlisle, Cumbria, Southern Scotland, and the Lake District, providing bespoke landscaping solutions tailored to each location's unique characteristics.
What garden sizes do you work with?
We handle projects of all scales, from small courtyard gardens to large estate landscaping, adapting our expertise to suit each space's specific requirements.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we provide full-service landscaping from initial concept development to final construction, ensuring continuity and quality control throughout the project.
How do you incorporate wildlife into designs?
We prioritise ecological balance by creating wildlife-friendly features like ponds, native planting schemes, and habitat-friendly structures that support local biodiversity.
What makes your water features unique?
Our water features combine artistic design with technical expertise, creating naturalistic installations that enhance garden aesthetics while supporting aquatic ecosystems.
Can you work with existing garden elements?
We specialise in integrating new designs with existing features, preserving valuable plants and structures while modernising outdated or problematic garden spaces.
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Reviews (5)
Nick Burnett
May 04, 2021
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Dream Garden
Dougie and Jamie recently completed a garden transformation for us. It's everything we wanted and more. From the first meeting to the last day their attention to detail, their ideas and their craftsmanship were amazing. We absolutely love our garden now and can't recommend Gardens Transformed highly enough.
Dougie and Jamie recently completed a garden transformation for us. It's everything we wanted and more. From the first meeting to the last day their attention to detail, their ideas and their craftsmanship were amazing. We absolutely love our garden now and can't recommend Gardens Transformed highly enough.
Denise Cathcart
Dec 24, 2020
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Great job and many thanks to Dougie, Matt and Jamie for fabulous work on our back and front garden. From planning to completion our ideas were listened to and respected and then enhanced by their extensive knowledge of what would look good. Wonderful steps, path and patio and great advice with planting. We can't thank you all enough and would highly recommend you.
Jon Targett
Jun 03, 2020
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Dougie Jamie and Matty have certainly transformed our garden - way beyond what we anticipated and is now a stunning area with great views from every angle. very professional and hard working lads - definitely over delivered on our project even in awful weather ! HIghly recommended !
Robert Bee
Aug 26, 2019
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Overcharges and under delivers. Charged for two people when only one working. Over charged for non-receipted materials. Started well enough then disappointingly let us down.
Garyn Young
Nov 20, 2018
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Gardens Transformed certainly transformed my garden! The design they have produced is breathtaking with incredible attention to detail. Theyve created a wonderland! Dougie and Jamie were true gentlemen and engaged me in the process throughout. Couldnt recommend more highly !!!!
