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A national brand, owned locally. GreenThumb is a national franchise business with over 220 branches all over the U.K. We're the leading Lawn Care service and proudly treat millions of lawns annually. We're committed to revolutionising British Lawn Care with our bespoke treatments, turning our customers' lawns from a worn-out, weed-infested area into a beautiful centrepiece within their outdoor space. Download your franchise pack here: https://www.greenthumb.co.uk/pages/franchising

Founded by James Scott FSGLD MBALI in 1991,The Garden Company is recognised for its design excellence, creativity and craftmanship. The design-and-build practice works across private gardens, public realm spaces and commercial landscapes. Its projects are defined by how they evolve over time, creating landscapes of enduring meaning. Recent work includes commissions for the National Trust at Cliveden, alongside a portfolio of award-winning residential garden transformations. The company’s design services are available nationwide; its landscaping and gardening services can be accessed in and around Hertfordshire, including North London. The Garden Company is highly committed to creating sustainable gardens and green spaces that celebrate nature, support peoples’ wellbeing and positively impact the environment. The Garden Company has received multiple national accolades, including an SGLD Award, several Principal BALI Awards, a BALI Special Award, a Homes & Gardens Design Award, and four national Pro Landscaper Business Awards. James was appointed in 2026 as the Head Judge of the SGLD Awards panel. He is also a member of the SGLD’s accreditation panel and Pro Landscaper’s Project Awards judging panel.

Award winning designers of premium quality gardening equipment and manufactured in the UK.