Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design & Landscaping
T K E Landscaping was founded in 1995 by Tarquin and Tracey Ellington with a vision to create a locally rooted business serving communities in Saffron Walden, Bishops Stortford, and Cambridge. Over 25 years later, we have grown to a team of over 20 dedicated professionals while maintaining our commitment to excellence in garden design and construction. Our accolades from the Association of Professional Landscapers and Royal Horticultural Society events reflect our dedication to quality, though we take equal pride in the trust earned through word-of-mouth referrals. In 2014, we expanded our capabilities by acquiring Greenman Landscapes Ltd to offer comprehensive maintenance services, ensuring our clients enjoy their outdoor spaces year-round. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative vision, whether transforming a small courtyard or crafting a large country garden.We prioritise transparency, using premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, and guarantee all hard landscaping work for five years. Our teams deep local knowledgefrom soil conditions to climate challengesensures tailored solutions that maximise both functionality and beauty. From initial consultation to final execution, we collaborate closely with clients to translate ideas into enduring outdoor spaces. Our sister company handles ongoing maintenance, allowing us to deliver seamless, long-term care for every project. With a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines and exceeding expectations, we remain steadfast in our mission to make gardens a source of joy and pride for every client.
Services
Garden Design
Hard Landscaping
Soft Landscaping
Irrigation Systems
Garden Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures
Maintenance Services
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Award-winning landscaping solutions with over 25 years of expertise.
- Guaranteed five-year warranty on all hard landscaping work.
- Local knowledge of soil and climate challenges in Cambridgeshire and Essex.
- Comprehensive service from design to maintenance through sister company.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
What people say
Attention to detail
Professional team
Exceeded expectations
Polite and trustworthy
Quality of work
Services
Garden Design
Our award-winning design team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing gardens tailored to your space and lifestyle. We offer 3D modeling for visualisation, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. From small courtyards to expansive estates, we balance creativity with practicality to maximise usability and beauty. Our process includes site analysis, material selection, and budget planning to deliver enduring results.
Hard Landscaping
We construct durable, visually striking features including patios, walls, decking, and water elements using premium materials. Our five-year guarantee reflects our confidence in craftsmanship. Services range from simple pathways to complex bespoke structures like pergolas and firepits. Attention to detail ensures seamless integration with soft landscaping elements for cohesive outdoor environments.
Soft Landscaping
We create vibrant, seasonally dynamic gardens using plants suited to local soil and climate conditions. Our expertise includes herb beds, wildflower meadows, and formal borders that evolve beautifully over time. We prioritise low-maintenance yet visually rich designs, ensuring your garden remains a source of joy with minimal effort.
Garden Lighting
Our lighting solutions enhance safety, highlight features, and extend garden usability into evenings. We install energy-efficient LED systems with options for automation or smart control. Pricing starts at 150 per fitting, balancing quality fixtures with budget considerations to create inviting, functional nighttime spaces.
Irrigation Systems
We design and install efficient irrigation systems to maintain plant health while conserving water. Solutions include drip irrigation and smart controllers tailored to your garden's size and plant requirements. Systems reduce manual effort and ensure optimal hydration, even during dry periods or when you're away.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Saffron Walden, Bishops Stortford, Cambridge, and surrounding areas of Essex and Hertfordshire.
Do you offer garden maintenance services?
Yes, through our sister company Greenman Landscapes Ltd, providing ongoing care and seasonal adjustments.
What guarantees do you provide?
All hard landscaping work is guaranteed for a minimum of five years.
Can you work with existing garden designs?
Absolutely—we adapt and enhance existing spaces as well as create new designs from scratch.
How long does a typical project take?
Design takes 5-8 weeks; build timelines vary seasonally, with 12-16 weeks lead time during peak seasons.
Reviews (5)
Henry Rowe
Apr 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Terrific job by TKE they have landscaped the entire garden from what was a barren site. Tarquin and his team exceeded my expectations.
Terrific job by TKE they have landscaped the entire garden from what was a barren site. Tarquin and his team exceeded my expectations.
Stuart Coyle
Jan 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
just a note to say how impressed i have been with tke and tarquin and his men.they landscaped my garden about 4 years agoto our complete satisfaction.I had a small problem recently and it was fixed with no problems well done TKE
A J Coyle
just a note to say how impressed i have been with tke and tarquin and his men.they landscaped my garden about 4 years agoto our complete satisfaction.I had a small problem recently and it was fixed with no problems well done TKE
A J Coyle
Anava Baruch
Jun 09, 2020
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Tarquin and his team are brilliant. It is such a pleasure seeing them work, they have done an incredible job on our garden, it was not a complex job but it was done with such attention to details. They are pleasure to be around, they treated our elderly neighbour with respect and made sure they cleaned and tidied up every day on both side of the fence using her garden as the main point of access. We are so so happy we chose to go with them, yes their quote was dearer, but worth every penny.
Fiona Coombe
Aug 04, 2018
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I can highly recommend TKE Landscaping - they did a superb job in building my drive. They went way beyond our expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend them
Russell Franks
Jun 29, 2018
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TKE Landscapes and the team gave me a professional service from start to finish, with expert advice on design and choice of materials. They take pride in the work they do. We could not ask for anything better and would highly recommend TKE Landscapes.
