Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design Services
Tythorne Garden Design is a multiple RHS Award-winning garden and landscape design practice established in 2004. Our principal designer, Ian McBain, brings over two decades of expertise, combining academic excellence from the Royal College of Art with hands-on experience as a landscaper. We specialise in fixed-price garden design, planting schemes, and garden lighting solutions tailored to local conditions in Grantham, Stamford, Newark, Rutland, and surrounding areas. Our approach prioritises listening to client needs, ensuring every design balances aesthetics with practicality.Clients praise our ability to transform outdoor spaces into functional, year-round gardens, supported by transparent pricing and a commitment to client satisfaction. We collaborate with trusted landscaping partners to bring designs to life and maintain active involvement in horticultural communities through partnerships like our Corporate Partnership with Perennial.
Services
Garden design
Planting design
Garden lighting
Design consultations
Portfolio review
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- RHS Silver Gilt Medal-winning designer with 20+ years' experience
- Fixed-price design services with transparent costing
- Local expertise in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas
- Comprehensive planting plans for year-round colour
- Integrated garden lighting design solutions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- Society of Garden Designers
- Association of Professional Landscapers
What people say
Superb at every step
Listened and understood brief
Highly recommended
Worth every penny
Spot on design
Services
Garden design
Creating tailored garden designs that balance aesthetics and functionality. Our process begins with understanding client needs through detailed consultations, followed by concept development and revisions until complete satisfaction. Projects include spatial planning, material selection, and integration with existing architecture.
Planting design
Developing year-round planting schemes suited to local soil conditions. We select low-maintenance plants that provide seasonal interest, accompanied by maintenance guides detailing care requirements for each species included in the design plan.
Garden lighting
Designing atmospheric lighting solutions that enhance garden features after dark. Our plans specify appropriate fixtures, control systems, and electrical requirements to create safe, visually appealing evening environments while maintaining energy efficiency.
Design consultations
Providing expert guidance on garden improvement projects through free initial consultations. We assess client needs, discuss budget considerations, and recommend appropriate design approaches while maintaining transparent communication throughout the decision-making process.
Portfolio review
Showcasing completed projects to demonstrate design capabilities across various garden sizes and styles. Our portfolio includes contemporary gardens, traditional layouts, and innovative planting schemes with documented client outcomes and implementation processes.
People
Ian McBain
Principal Designer
RHS Award-winning garden designer with 20+ years' experience. Royal College of Art graduate, former university design lecturer, and qualified member of the Society of Garden Designers. Specialises in creating practical, award-winning gardens across the East Midlands.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations within our working areas to discuss your garden design requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate within an hour's travel of Grantham, covering Lincolnshire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, and surrounding regions.
How are design fees structured?
Fees are based on garden size, with published fixed prices starting at £695 for concept plans.
Can you help with planting choices?
Yes, we create bespoke planting schemes tailored to your soil conditions and maintenance preferences.
Do you handle actual garden construction?
We focus on design but can recommend trusted landscaping partners to implement our plans.
Are evening garden lighting options included?
Yes, we provide comprehensive garden lighting design specifying fixtures and control systems.
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Reviews (4)
Nigel Watson
Dec 13, 2021
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We contacted Tythorne Garden Design as they have local knowledge of the type of garden we have. We had a border that needed a complete re-design but we did not know for sure how to do a plant lay out or what sort of plants to plant. Tythorne listened to our requirements and produced a planting scheme that fitted the border to create an excellent display and to be wildlife friendly. They provided quality plants that have done very well and the project was completed on time. We are delighted with the way the border is now developing and remain very optimistic that next year will produce a great array
Simon Parry
Nov 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Highly recommended, Ian was very easy to talk to, vey professional in his work and came up with some great ideas for our garden. He even put us in contact with a landscaping company to do the actual landscaping. Would happily go with Tythorne again if the need arose.
Highly recommended, Ian was very easy to talk to, vey professional in his work and came up with some great ideas for our garden. He even put us in contact with a landscaping company to do the actual landscaping. Would happily go with Tythorne again if the need arose.
Nicola Kitchen
Dec 03, 2020
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Ian was a pleasure to deal with and designed our perfect, contemporary garden. Would highly recommend!
Alex H.
Aug 05, 2018
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Very pleased with the service I received from Tythorne Garden Design. Knowledgeable, professional and very easy to work with.
